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Self-esteem issues, nutritional problems, jawbone deterioration, teeth shifting are just some of the issues caused by missing teeth. Luckily 
the Andover, MA, office of Dr. Richard Hopgood offers denture treatment to help those suffering from tooth loss. Read on to learn more about the different varieties of denture treatment, and what they can do for you!
More About Dentures
There are a few different options to replace teeth, most notably dental implants, however, this method is rather expensive and requires a sizeable time commitment. On the other hand, dentures are an easier, more affordable tooth replacement.
Dentures from our Andover office come down to two categories: full (necessary if you have no remaining teeth left) and partial (for those missing only a few teeth).
For full dentures, we offer:
- Immediate Dentures: These are temporary dentures that help prevent the natural shrinkage of gums during the transition to permanent dentures.
- Conventional Full Dentures: These are permanent dentures that provide proper functionality.
- Implant-Supported Overdentures: These implants provide dentures with increased stability. Upper jaws usually need more implants than lower jaws because of their bone density.
For partial dentures, we offer:
- Transitional Partial Dentures: These temporary, plastic dentures act as space maintainers as you await dental implants.
- Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs): More inexpensive than implants, these dentures are made of cast Vitallium.
Caring for Dentures
The American Dental Association provides these tips on how you can care for your dentures:
- When you're not wearing your dentures, you need to place them in water or a denture cleanser solution. This will help the dentures maintain their shape and prevent them from drying out.
- Do not place your dentures in hot water.
- Do not use bleach or any household cleaners on your dentures, for this will damage them.
Benefits of Dentures
- Dentures restore chewing and speaking functionality
- They are a more affordable alternative to dental implants
- They provide people with a beautiful smile that can improve confidence
Need a consultation?
For more information about dentures in the Andover, MA, area, call Advanced Dental Concepts at (978) 475-2431 today!
