Dental Dentures

Dentures are replacements for missing teeth and gum that can be taken out of the mouth. If you are in the market, you can find dentures in Thousand Oaks. The Thousand Oaks dentist will evaluate and determine if you are in need of complete dentures or partial dentures.

As the name suggest, complete dentures are used when there are no remaining teeth in the upper or lower part of the mouth. They can be fitted conventionally, where the fitting happens several weeks after the teeth have been removed. Conventional fitting allows the gums to heal properly. They can also be fitted immediately after the teeth are removed.

Immediate dentures are pre-made dentures that can be placed right away. An immediate fitting keeps the patient from going without teeth during the healing process. However, the immediate fitting causes some shrinkage of the underlying bone and gums, thus creating an issue with proper fit. Multiple visits may be required to ensure satisfactory fitting of immediate dentures.

Do you have missing teeth in your mouth? Dentures can be the solution for you. Contact our Thousand Oaks dentures dentist and see if dentures are right for you.

Partial dentures are used when there are some real teeth still present. Also called bridges, partial dentures can be removable or fixed. Fixed, partial dentures require a crown to be placed on either side of the missing tooth and the denture to be adhered permanently. Removable partial dentures have internal fasteners verses attachments that are cemented to crowns. Partial dentures serve to keep remaining teeth from shifting and are better looking in the mouth.

Apart from dentures, you can get dental implants in Thousand Oaks. Dental implants are artificial roots implanted into the gum line. Thousand Oaks implant dentistry will, at times, use dental implants, in conjunction with partial dentures. If you qualify as a good candidate, dental implants can be an alternative to dentures. Designed to fuse with bone, dental implants are more convenient than traditional dentures in that they don't have to be removed.

You will not be dissatisfied with the teeth implants in Thousand Oaks. Teeth implants allow for easier eating and talking, as they do not have a tendency to slip like traditional, complete dentures. It is important to brush twice a day and floss at least once a day with dental implants. With proper oral hygiene, dental implants can last a very long time.

You can contact our dental office in Thousand Oaks and make an appointment for a free consultation and regular checkup.