DenturesDisease, decay, or injury can result in tooth loss. Dr. Kim or one of our associates can replace missing teeth with full or partial dentures. Along with improving oral health, dentures can renew your appearance by filling out facial features, as well as boosting your confidence. With missing teeth, your food options may be limited, but dentures enable you to eat a balanced, healthy diet.
When you lose all your teeth in the upper or lower jaw, dentures can replace them. A partial denture can replace one or more missing teeth on either arch, filling in the gaps between teeth like a puzzle piece. We work will high-quality dental labs so that our patients can attain attractive, comfortable dentures. The process begins with the dentist taking measurements and impressions of your jaw. After the lab generates your restorations, you will return to our office so that the doctor can make any adjustments to ensure a proper fit. As your mouth and gums adapt to the dentures, you may need periodic modifications. Enjoy the foods you love and look fantastic with custom dentures. Dental FlipperA dental flipper is the least expensive way to replace a missing tooth. Often it is used as a temporary tooth replacement while you wait for a dental bridge or for healing after a dental implant is placed.
A dental flipper is made out of acrylic. It is made by taking an impression of your mouth, and then a plaster cast is poured. The cast is sent to a laboratory with a prescription that includes the shade of the tooth. An acrylic tooth is selected that most closely matches the shade of your teeth, and a pink plate is molded to fit your palate (on the upper) or to fit just inside the tongue side of your teeth . For a little extra cost, wires with little ball ends can be placed to help secure the dental flipper in your mouth. Otherwise, it is secured by the pink acrylic snapping between your teeth. A variation is the Valplast flipper. Valplast is more flexible than the traditional acrylic that a flipper is made of, and can be made translucent for enhanced esthetics in some situations. While a dental flipper is meant to be temporary, some people wear them for years. They press somewhat on the gums and so are not very healthy for the gums. They also break easily, and it can be difficult to eat with them-they may not be strong enough to eat on and may have to be removed for meals. Achieve beautiful results and optimal oral health at Prime Dental Group. Call our Bellevue Prime Dental Group at (425) 605-3575 or Lynnwood Prime Dental Group at (425) 251-0707 today and schedule a routine care, consultation, or second opinion appointment with Dr. Kim or other associates. We welcome residents of Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton, Mercer Island, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Bothell, Everett, Mukilteo, Edmonds and the surrounding areas.
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