Dentures & Partial Dentures in Hayward CA

If you’re unhappy with your smile because you have lost one or several teeth due to gum disease, tooth decay or injury, dentures are a low-cost alternative to enhance your smile. Grove Hill Dental offers a full menu of affordable dentures in Hayward, CA for patients of all ages.  Grove Hill Dental is ready to help you with restorative dentistry services including permanent dentures to patients in Hayward.

What are Dentures?

Dentures are removable appliances that give the appearance of natural teeth. Dentures are easy to wear and can be taken out and put back into your mouth conveniently. Dentures are custom made to fit the patient’s dental structure. Dentures are created with pink or gum-colored acrylic plastic or a resin base. Initially, dentures may be uncomfortable to wear for patients. You will be accustomed to wearing it and feel comfortable in the mouth. Wearing dentures could prevent bone resorption, preventing the sagging facial appearance. You will regain your beautiful smile and also help you look younger.

Types of Dentures

Two types of dentures are available - full denture and partial denture. Full dentures are of two types, Conventional and immediate complete dentures.

Conventional Full Dentures

A conventional full denture is securely inserted into your mouth after the remaining teeth are removed and tissues are healed. This may take six to eight months.

Conventional Immediate Dentures

If the dentures are placed immediately at the same visit as your remaining teeth are removed, it would then be considered as conventional immediate dentures. Your dentist will take full measurement of the teeth and make models of your jaw prior to making the dentures. The dentist will place the denture on the same visit after removing all your teeth from the area where the denture will fit.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are used when you've one or few missing teeth. Partial dentures are anchored by a metal framework. This framework usually consists of replacement teeth attached to a plastic or porcelain bases. Partial dentures are removable attachments and patients can choose this as an alternative to a dental bridge or implants.  Partial dentures replace gapped, wide spaced or uneven teeth and restore their function. They also prevent gap discrepancy at different positions. Removable partial dentures help restore your biting and chewing ability and give you an attractive appearance when you smile. They help you speak better.

Cleaning & Maintenance

If you wear dentures be sure to take them out, clean them and place them in a denture cleanser soaking solution or in plain water. Dentures will last anywhere from 5-10 years.

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