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Dentures can help restore chewing function and can enhance your smile. Alpha Dental Center offers both traditional removable dentures, and dental implant dentures; Dr. Munal Salem, DDS, or one of his associates can help determine which option is best for you.
Traditional Dentures provide a natural appearing smile and a good basis for chewing and good oral health. A partial denture will fill in gaps left by missing teeth and prevent existing teeth from moving in to fill that space.
Implant posts fuse to the jawbone and that gives them the strength to permanently support the porcelain dentures. The posts also help maintain the natural strength and shape of the jaw by restoring healthy stimulation to the jawbone.
Here are some basic guidelines on how to handle common dental emergencies:
Yes, genetics can also play a role in the health of your teeth and gums. Strong teeth, weak teeth, big teeth, small teeth, crooked teeth, susceptibility to cavities and even the potential to develop gum disease can be passed down from generation to generation. That is why it is so important to see your dentist regularly; your diet, dental care routine and frequency of visits to a dentist can turn around a potentially hopeless situation and develop a lifelong treatment plan, inclusive of habits that will address your potential weak spots.