Dentures – Panama City, FL
Restoring Smiles with Trusted and Proven Solutions
Tooth loss can be a devastating reality for most people. The inability to eat or speak without fear of embarrassment as well as the reality of declining oral health are complications many patients experience. Fortunately, at Baldwin Family Dental, we are here to provide effective and proven solutions to replicate smiles and boost confidence. With dentures in Panama City, individuals living with an entire missing row of teeth can once again eat and speak with greater ease. If you or a loved one are looking for help to rebuild your smile, contact our office today to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Baldwin Family Dental for Dentures?
- High-Quality Materials Used to Create Natural Prosthetics
- Saturday Appointments Available
- Dental Insurance Welcome and Financing Available
Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Want dentures but are fearful you won’t be eligible for treatment? The first thing you should know is that most people who have a missing row of teeth will be viable candidates. Your ability to eat and speak confidently may be hindered right now, but it doesn’t have to stay that way forever. Your decision to schedule a consultation with your dentist in Panama City will allow you to receive the professional care you need.
During this visit, they will evaluate your oral and overall health, determining which type of denture you need: partial, full, or implant dentures. While it is possible to seek other solutions when you’re only missing a few teeth along an arch, you’ll likely be a qualified candidate for full or implant dentures if you possess good gum health, adequate jawbone density, and are missing an entire row of teeth.
What Are the Different Types of Dentures?
There are three different types of dentures, all of which Dr. Waheed or Dr. Panousis will discuss with you during your initial consultation:
Partial Dentures
If you have multiple missing teeth along the upper or lower arch, you will notice a change in your bite. This can make it harder to eat certain foods, which can drastically change your diet and how your body consumes proper nutrients. Using a partial denture, we can eliminate the gaps in your smile by creating a gum-colored, acrylic base that blends in with your natural soft oral tissues. We will then have lab technicians secure artificial teeth to the base in the appropriate areas. Using metal clasps or clips, it will attach to your natural, healthy teeth, sliding into place like a puzzle piece.
Full Dentures
Using the same gum-colored, acrylic base and artificial teeth, a full denture can be created to replace an entire row. Crafted in the shape of a horseshoe, a full lower denture will allow ample space for your tongue while a full upper denture will cover the roof of your mouth. As a result, you may need some time to adjust to your new prosthetic; however, with the help of a small bit of dental adhesive, you can feel more confident that your denture will remain firmly in place while eating and speaking.
Implant Dentures
Implant dentures are an alternative to traditional full dentures, as they use titanium posts that are surgically placed into your jawbone for permanence and added stability. Mimicking the natural tooth structure from root to crown, the prosthetic delivers continuous stimulation to the bone while the customized denture provides a natural-looking, fully functional smile. Although they are known to cost more than regular dentures, they are designed to last a lifetime with proper care and maintenance.
Benefits of Dentures
When meeting with our team of experts at Baldwin Family Dental, we will go over the many great benefits of choosing dentures in Panama City. The choice to replace your missing teeth will leave you feeling better and looking your best, allowing you to embrace greater confidence and a better quality of life. They’ll also allow you to eat nutritious foods that fuel your body and offer greater health and wellbeing, and they’re usually covered (partially) by most dental insurance companies!