Dentures – Skokie, IL

Who Is a Good Candidate for Dentures?

Are you struggling to smile confidently, eat a well-balanced diet, and enunciate clearly due to moderate or severe tooth loss? If so, there’s a good chance that you’re a candidate for dentures in Skokie! So, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation at our office. From there, we can review your dental history, complete an oral exam, and learn about your day-to-day habits. If we determine that dentures are the ideal tooth-replacement solution, then we will move on to the next step of the process: solidifying the details of your treatment plan.

Types of Dentures

At our office, we offer partial, full, and implant dentures. If you want to learn more about each type, including which one we recommend for you, contact our dental office today to schedule your consultation. You can also read on for a brief overview of each.

Partial Dentures

Do you still have a few of your natural teeth left? If so, we can fill the gaps in your smile with a partial denture. They are held in place with a discreet metal clasp, which ensures that they won’t slip or shift unexpectedly. Since the base is gum-colored and each replacement tooth is customized to suit your face shape, dental needs, and smile goals, you can have peace of mind knowing that it looks natural as well.

Full Dentures

Full dentures, on the other hand, are designed to replace all of the teeth along your upper gums, lower gums, or both. They’re held in place by suction and denture adhesive. They are also removable, which makes them easy to clean. Just take them out of your mouth, brush them with a regular toothbrush, and soak them overnight in a glass of water. You can add a denture cleansing tablet to the glass for additional cleaning.

Implant Dentures

If you want added security, your dentures can be held in place by dental implants. You won’t have to worry about embarrassing problems like your restoration shifting while you eat. They also snap into place and can still be removed for cleaning or sleeping. With all of that said, having a dental implant placed isn’t a possibility for every patient, so if you’re interested in the added support they provide, ask Dr. Weiss and Dr. Carley if implant-retained dentures are a possibility for you.

The Benefits of Dentures

Dentures continue to be one of the most sought-after tooth-replacement solutions, and for good reason! Not only can they easily replace a large number of missing teeth, but they also offer several benefits that make them worth the investment of your valuable time and money. A few examples include:

Lifelike Look and Feel

Many people don’t realize that dentures and partial dentures can be customized! That’s largely because, in the past, dentures were made to be one-size-fits-all, which left a lot of room for improvement. Now, they are custom-made for each patient and constructed from more durable materials. All that to say, Dr. Weiss and Dr. Carley will take into account form and function when working with you to design your prosthetic.

Prevents Nutritional Deficiencies

Oftentimes, patients who are struggling with considerable tooth loss are left with one choice: to eat plain yogurt, applesauce, and other extremely soft foods on repeat. With a custom partial or full denture, we can give you back some of the bite strength that you lost. Not only will this allow you to enjoy some of your favorite meals and snacks again, but it will also make it easy to incorporate foods that are rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients into your diet.

Preserves Bite Alignment

Another downside of tooth loss: it can cause the surrounding teeth to shift out of place. This phenomenon is known as “dental drift” and, although it may seem inconsequential, it can actually lead to several serious problems, including chronic jaw pain. The good news is that partial dentures can prevent that from happening by filling the gaps in your smile.

Easy Maintenance

There are a few slight changes that you’ll need to make to your oral hygiene regimen, like cleaning your dentures after each meal. Outside of that, however, maintaining them is pretty simple! Just use a damp, soft-bristle toothbrush and mild soap to gently remove plaque, food particles, and other debris from the surface. Then, before you go to bed, place them gently in a clean container filled with a dentist-approved cleanser.

Clearer Communication

Like many other patients, your speaking patterns may have changed considerably following tooth loss. That’s because your tongue makes a series of movements against the back of your teeth to form sounds. So, when the teeth are no longer there, it’s much more difficult to enunciate clearly. The good news is that we can give you a full arch again with a partial or full denture. So, once you’re past the initial learning curve, you’ll sound like your usual self again!