When you have a single lost tooth or a small gap of up to three teeth in a row, we could help with a bridge. But what if we see a patient with multiple missing teeth spread out across the smile? In these situations, your Houston, TX, dentist could offer a full smile with a set of partial dentures.
The Impact of Complex Tooth Loss
Complex tooth loss means that you have more than one gap in your smile, and that your missing teeth are spread out across the arch of your smile. As a result, this is too complex to be handled with a single dental bridge, and you may have enough natural teeth in place that a full denture is not needed. In these situations, we could fill all the gaps at once with a single prosthetic. We can help with a set of partial dentures!
Creating a Custom Denture
To begin, we will conduct a detailed examination using the latest in digital imaging technology, so we can assess the cause and severity of your tooth loss. We may need to manage issues like gum disease as part of your treatment, helping you avoid further tooth loss. Next, our team will take detailed digital images and impressions of your bite, which are then played in a dental lab setting to secure and craft your new prosthetic.
Securing Your Partial
The partial will contain an acrylic base that looks like gum tissue, with ceramic teeth attached. These will be custom-made to blend with your smile seamlessly and fit comfortably in the gaps, so you have proper bite balance and a comfortable fit. They are held in place with metal clasps, which connect to natural teeth to support the denture. These are invisible once your denture is in place. Our team will discuss proper care and maintenance for your new prosthetic, and they can last about 5 to 10 years on average, requiring replacement as the jaw ridge gradually changes shape with time.
If you have more than one missing tooth and want to start 2026 with a full smile, then reach out to our team today to get started. There is still time to see us and start the process of caring for new smiles, and you can use your remaining 2025 dental benefits before they expire, and also put any remaining health savings account funds to good use too! A full smile is possible, talk to our team now to start your treatment journey.
Healthy Smiles Wants to Treat Your Tooth Loss
Our team would love to help you start 2026 with a full smile, so reach out today. To find out more about our office, or to schedule an appointment, please call Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry in Houston, TX at (281) 974-4494.
