If you have lost teeth, we can replace them with dental implants, dental bridges, or partial dentures. While both implants and dental bridges are permanently affixed, dentures provide the flexibility of replacing your teeth today while deciding how you want to address tooth loss in the future. To discuss your options call (310) 974-6779 and schedule an appointment with our Beverly Hills, CA dental office. At Oral Care Dentistry: Parnaz Aurasteh, DDS can examine you, take x-rays and present you with a variety of solutions. In the meantime, here is what you should know about the various types of partial dentures.
Flexible Partial Dentures
If you live in the 90212 area and are interested in partial dentures, we recommend that you visit our office for flexible partial dentures. These are teeth that are secured to a flexible plastic base that looks like your natural gums. Since it can bend and twist, it is far more comfortable to wear than traditional partials would be. Simultaneously, they will remain in place, restoring the appearance and function of your smile.
Removable/Permanent Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are going to be removable, whether they are flexible or not. If you want permanent partial dentures, you should consider dental bridges instead.
Dental Bridges
Many of our Beverly Hills, CA patients prefer dental bridges to partial dentures because they can be secured in place. In order to receive a dental bridge, you need to have natural teeth in place that are strong enough to support your replacement ones. In this scenario, we would secure dental crowns around the teeth next to your missing tooth or teeth. These crowns serve as anchors to hold a gum-colored base and new teeth in place. This is a permanent solution because these teeth are permanently altered in order to hold the new teeth in place. When you visit Oral Care Dentistry: Parnaz Aurasteh, DDS can examine you, let you know if you are a good candidate for dental bridges and discuss the process in greater detail.
Reasons We Use Dentures
Even if you are not permanently replacing teeth with dentures, you may need to wear them on a temporary basis while undergoing a procedure to get dental bridges or dental implants. In any case, we are a Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist and will ensure that your smile looks completely natural. To learn more, call (310) 974-6779 to schedule an appointment.
