Dentures – Thornville, OH

Making Your Smile Whole Again

As odd as it might seem, tooth loss is a relatively common problem. Up to 178 million U.S. adults have lost at least one of their teeth. That said, we at Thornville Dental have an effective and time-tested solution: dentures in Thornville! These prosthetics can restore even the emptiest smiles, giving you a full grin of pearly whites. To learn more about them and how they work, just keep reading or book your consultation today!

Why Choose Thornville Dental for Dentures?

  • Digital Scanners for Mess-Free Impressions
  • High-Quality Materials for Amazing Results
  • Implant Dentures Available

Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?

A dentist showing dentures to their older male patient

It honestly isn’t that hard to qualify for modern dentures. Aside from tooth loss, you just need decent oral health that ensures your prosthetics will work well. The only wrinkle is that not everyone with missing teeth is a good treatment candidate, despite what rumors may say. Some patients may benefit more from other restorations, while others may lack healthy gums to support dentures.

Given these points, please consult Dr. Smith to learn whether dentures suit you. He (and the rest of our team) will gladly perform an oral exam and see if treatment could help.

Types of Dentures

A closeup of denture models against a blue background

Based on your consultation results, Dr. Smith will suggest one of several types of dentures to you. These kinds include the following:

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are (per their name) those that only replace a few teeth. Given their design, they either fit over your gumline with suction or clasp onto sturdy “abutments” (i.e., nearby natural teeth). Such methods ensure the denture’s pink acrylic base and color-matched teeth blend with your smile.

Full Dentures

Unlike the partial kind, a full denture replaces an entire arch of teeth at once. The device thus relies on suction force or adhesives; it doesn’t alter nearby teeth with clasps. It still bears similarities to partial dentures, though, as it’s tailored to fit snugly and comfortably over your gums.

Implant Dentures

For patients who want a “permanent” option, implant dentures are ideal. They secure themselves with dental implants – metal posts that fuse with your jaw – instead of clasps or suction. As a result, an implant denture is always secure and stable; it shouldn’t ever slip or fall like a regular one. The device’s implant posts will also prevent (and reverse) facial collapse.

The Benefits of Dentures

An older woman smiling while sitting in a dentist’s chair

Dentures of all types have great benefits that make them worthwhile. For example, some of the most notable ones are:

  • Better Nutrition – Dentures provide you with new “teeth,” so they help you chew and eat a wider range of food. This improvement leads to a better diet with higher nutritional health.
  • Gorgeous Results – Thanks to their high-quality materials, modern dentures look very realistic. They blend quite seamlessly with the rest of your grin.
  • More Confidence – Because dentures restore your smile, they typically leave you with more confidence. Knowing that they “fill” your grin can make you self-assured among friends and family.
  • Long-Lasting Savings – On top of their high effectiveness, dentures have a relatively low cost compared to other restorations. They’re thus ideal for patients with limited budgets.