Monday, November 30, 2015

Fort Smith AR dentures from New Smile Dental change lives

Fort Smith AR Dentures

Life without a complete smile is a struggle. Poor chewing, pain, and compromised personal appearance result  when teeth succumb to decay, accident or gum disease. In his Fort Smith AR practice, Gilbert Lopez DDS of New Smile Dental creates dentures that give life back to incomplete smiles.






Types of Fort Smith AR dentures

Basically, there are 2 kinds of dentures--partial and full. Both are created from lifelike tooth- and gum-colored acrylic and frequently contain metal framework.

Dr. Lopez places a partial denture when the patient has one or more natural teeth. These teeth anchor the prosthetic made up of new teeth mounted on a frame with clasps. Dr. Lopez places a complete denture when the upper or lower arch or both are edentulous (missing all teeth).

Complete dentures may be conventional or immediate. The dentist places the conventional dentures after remaining teeth are extracted and gums heal. The patient does not receive his replacement teeth for 4 to 6 weeks after extraction.

The dentist places an immediate denture right after he removes remaining natural teeth. The immediate denture helps control bleeding and provides a complete smile right away. However, as gums and bones heal, they shrink. So, the immediate denture requires relining and refitting as time goes by.


The advantages of dentures 

Dentures restore smiles to full function and appearance. Patients eat and speak normally, they have a full set of attractive teeth, and facial muscles are supported and more youthful looking. Quality dentures created by your Fort Smith AR dentist at New Smile Dental last for years with regular hygiene at home and professional care from Dr. Lopez and his team.


How Dr. Lopez creates and places dentures

In an initial consultation, Dr. Lopez takes x-rays and dental impressions to determine how a denture should look. He offers the patient viable options and formulates a treatment plan. The dentist sends his instructions, the impressions and imaging to a dental lab where a skilled technician crafts the denture.

During a subsequent appointment, Dr. Lopez “tries-in” the prosthetic, checking fit, bite and appearance. The appliance may return to the lab for reworking if necessary. When fit and other factors are exactly right, the patient leaves with his denture in place.


Life with dentures

Patients find they adjust to quality dentures quickly. Slight slurring of speech resolves, and facial muscles learn the proper way to bite and chew. Individuals enjoy their renewed facial aesthetics, and find they laugh and smile confidently.


Find out more

Dr. Lopez and his staff take great pleasure in crafting new smiles. If you are contemplating dentures, don’t wait. Contact New Smile Dental to explore how dentures can benefit your personal appearance and health.