Dentures are removable dental appliances crafted to replace missing teeth. Most dentists require at least 5 visits in order to complete your custom dentures. However, with our patent-pending SPLITRAY technology, we complete your personalized dentures in only two visits.
Advantages of SPLITRAY
1. Quick acquisition of occlusion is possible (simultaneous setting of both upper and lower jaws with minimal clinical information recorded).
2. Applicable not only for edentulous patients but also for most partially edentulous patients.
3. A consistent space is created between the upper and lower jaws for occlusion acquisition.
4. Natural appearance of the lips can be verified without a handle.
5. For patients whose upper anterior teeth are not visible when smiling, accurate alignment with the facial scanner is achieved.
Common misconceptions about dentures:
- Dentures look fake
- High quality dentures will match the synthetic gum tissue of the appliance to the actual shade of your gums so that the dentures look natural.
- Proper measurements ensure the synthetic teeth are the proper height and shape for your mouth and face.
- The teeth are shaded to fit with your skin tone and existing teeth.
- Dentures take too long to make
- While most dentists require a minimum of 5 visits to create your dentures, we only need two visits to provide you with custom-made dentures.
- Dentures stain easily
- Quality dentures stain less easily than natural teeth. The composite/resin material used in dentures includes a sealant designed to reduce the likelihood of staining.
- Dentures won’t stay put
- Today’s dental technology means that your custom-made dentures are designed to stay in place.
- Dentures restrict my diet
- Dentures that have been properly made and placed will allow you to eat almost anything you want.
- Dentures will make me look older
- On the contrary, dentures often make people look younger because they help maintain the shape of the jaw, the integrity of the facial muscles, and the natural bite.
Do you need dentures?
You may need dentures if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Loose or shifting teeth - Loose or shifting teeth or widening spaces between your teeth could be a sign of periodontal disease and bone loss. If you have loose teeth, they will need to be removed prior to receiving your dentures.
- Pain - Moderate to severe pain may be a sign that tooth decay is attacking the nerve in the middle of the tooth. If caught early, this issue can be fixed with a filling. When decay is advanced, however, the tooth may need to be removed and replaced with a partial denture to maintain proper bite function and facial structure.
- Missing Teeth - A missing tooth places a lot of stress on the teeth surrounding it. One lost tooth typically leads to more and more lost teeth in the future.
- Problems Chewing - Difficulties eating hard or chewy food may reveal serious problems below the surface. These issues may be a sign that there is periodontal disease or bone loss.
The Benefits of Wearing Dentures
Renewed Confidence
Dentures restore your smile and your confidence. You can share your smile freely without worrying about your appearance.
Open Menu
Modern dentures generally allow you to eat what you want.
Younger Face
Without teeth, facial muscles begin to sag. This can impact your appearance, making you look older than you really are. Dentures provide the support needed to maintain your facial structure.
Save Money
Dentures not only provide a cost-effective solution to restore your smile, but they can also help prevent expensive oral health issues that may arise over time.
Keep Your Bones
When teeth go, so does the bone supporting them. Dentures decrease the rate at which jaw bone deteriorates.
Save Existing Teeth
Missing teeth place a huge burden on the remaining teeth, causing them to wear more quickly. Dentures balance the load.
Speak Clearly
Missing teeth can impact the way you speak. Dentures allow you to form words naturally again.
Natural Smile
Because we custom design your dentures in only two visits to fit your smile, your gum shade, and your skin tone – they look naturally beautiful.
Call Blue Dental in NYC today for a complimentary denture consultation and to learn more about how SPLITRAY can replace missing teeth and restore your smile in just two visits!