Dentures
Serving St. Joseph, Niles, South Bend, Kalamazoo and all of Southwest Michigan
When you think of dentures, you may picture a mouth full of fake teeth that seem uneven and obvious. At Modern Dentistry Associates, we would like to challenge this antiquated image of dentures and show you that these tooth replacements can look, feel, and function like natural teeth. If you are missing a few, several, or all of your teeth, we encourage you to learn about how dentures can enhance your appearance and improve your dental health.
What Dentures Can Do
Even one or two missing teeth can be hazardous to your dental health. When missing teeth are not replaced, existing teeth may shift out of place and create an imbalanced bite. Bite imbalance can lead to a variety of dental issues, including problems associated with TMD, speaking and chewing difficulties, and increased cavity risk. Missing teeth can also cause embarrassment over your smile, and studies show that smiling less often directly affects your mood and energy levels.
The dentures of today are far more effective, stable, and attractive than dentures of the past.
Custom-made dentures can reduce or eliminate all of these potential problems. When placed by skilled St. Joseph cosmetic dentist Dr. Sven Erickson, a partial or full denture is a great way to restore both the appearance and function of your smile.
How to Get Dentures
We take the time to place dentures in a way that achieves highly aesthetic results. Dr. Erickson will perform a full mouth evaluation to assess your dental health, including the condition of your teeth, gums, and jaw bone.
If we feel you are a good candidate for dentures, we will describe the steps in detail.
Next, we will schedule your dentures appointment and make sure we have a comprehensive understanding of your needs before we begin the denture crafting process. Over two appointments, Dr Erickson will work with our lab to create your dentures. Our team strives to ensure the two elements necessary for success are present: the perfect design and the perfect fit. Once your dentures are in place, Dr. Erickson will show you how you can get the most from them and keep them in good shape.
Please contact our St. Joseph cosmetic dentist today to schedule your dentures appointment at Modern Dentistry Associates, serving patients in St. Joseph and Kalamazoo, Michigan and Elkhart, Indiana.