Full and Partial Dentures in Fairfield, CT

When missing most or all of your teeth, you can appear older than you are. The missing teeth cause a loss in jaw and facial structure, making your facial muscles sag. Dr. Keith Rudolph is restoring smiles and confidence by offering full and partial dentures to his patients.

Dentures are a removable tooth replacement option for all of the teeth. They are replacements for top and bottom teeth that are strong, durable, and good-looking. They are made to look natural and healthy. We have available full dentures for replacement of all the teeth and also partial dentures for replacement of just some of the teeth.

Full dentures can be placed conventionally and immediately, depending on your lifestyle. Immediate dentures are great for those who do not want to spend any time without teeth; however they may have to be re-fitted in the future. When teeth are extracted for denture placement, the healing process takes some time. When the gums heal they can shrink, causing the dentures to be misplaced in the future.  Conventional dentures are placed a few months after the extractions.

Partial dentures are similar to dental bridges but they are not permanent fixtures; they are removable. They work by being attached to stable teeth adjacent to the open space.

Replacing missing teeth will restore your confidence and allow you to eat the things you’ve been missing. To find out if dentures are right for you, schedule an appointment with Dr. Keith Rudolph in our Fairfield, CT dental practice. Call us at (203) 254-9533 or visit our website, www.drkeithrudolph.com. 

Dentures

Many of our patients in Fairfield, CT choose dentures to replace their missing teeth. Cost effective and removable, dentures are available as both full and partial devices.  

 

Full dentures can be used in two ways: conventionally or immediately. Conventional full dentures are used after all of a patient’s teeth are removed, but only once the gum tissue has healed for a few months. During that healing time, the patient would have no teeth in place. Immediate full dentures are more popular since patients do not have to be toothless for any period of time. For this type, Dr. Keith Rudolph takes measurements of your mouth prior to removing the teeth. Then when the teeth are removed at the next appointment, the dentures are immediately placed in your mouth. With this method, a follow-up visit is required so that the dentures can be refitted and tightened since the jawbone changes shape slightly as it heals with no teeth.

 

Partial dentures are an option for those who do not need all their teeth removed. This type is very similar to bridges, except they are removable instead of permanent.

 

Whichever dentures our patients choose, the device takes some time getting used to, but as you practice, eating and speaking will get easier. Even though they are not real teeth, dentures should still be cared for as if they were. To ensure your dentures last, be sure to brush them before removal and place them in room temperature water or cleaning solution overnight.

 

To find out if dentures are the right choice for you, schedule an appointment with our office by calling 203-930-1214. For more information, visit