Gain Your Self-Confidence Back with Partial or Full Dentures

If your teeth are irreparably damaged, your dentist will have to extract them. This will leave large gaps in the mouth, which will inhibit your ability to chew properly. To replace missing teeth, you could consider getting a set of dentures. Dentures give you better chewing ability. You don’t have to restrict your diet to soft foods after extracting your teeth. They improve your appearance. Your cheeks tend to sink in after tooth extraction. You also lose your wonderful smile. Dentures take care of these problems. They look aesthetically appealing and improve your looks by giving you a better smile. You can gain your self-confidence back. You won’t be afraid to speak or smile in public once you get used to wearing your dentures. Family Smiles Dental is suitably located at 1011 N Hwy 77, Ste 105, Waxahachie, and has the best dentists in your network.

Complete Dentures

Full dentures are ideal for patients who have extracted all their teeth from the upper and lower arches. These dentures mimic the patient’s natural teeth. Permanent dentures are usually fixed two months after the extraction of all teeth. The gums have the time to heal and shrink during this period. In the meanwhile, the dentist will generally give patients an immediate full denture. Immediate dentures are temporary. They’re inserted soon after extraction because they promote quicker healing of the gums. 

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are ideal for patients who are missing a few teeth. They’re available as either removable partial dentures or fixed partial dentures. Removable partial dentures contain metallic clasps that grip adjacent teeth. These dentures consist of artificial teeth made out of porcelain or glass-filled resins. Replacement teeth are secured to gum-colored resins so they look natural when worn. Partial dentures vary in design. The design depends on the number of teeth missing and the location of the missing teeth. Fixed partial dentures are dental bridges attached to abutment teeth. They consist of replacement teeth and crowns. The crowns fit over the natural teeth, while the replacement teeth fit in the gap left by the missing teeth.

Call us at +1-972-351-9110 or visit www.familysmilesdg.com to schedule your appointment.

Find us at:

1011 N Hwy 77, Ste 105

Waxahachie, 

TX 75165

                                           Taking Care Of Your Oral Health In Self Isolation

During self-isolation, make sure you are well prepared to care for your oral health. The pandemic is disrupting every area of our lives are currently, including physical activity. We can no longer simply go for a walk, visit the gym or play team sports, while the temptation is to sit at home and spend more time on the couch. However, physical inactivity is a major risk factor for developing a 

serious disease

Toothbrush Hygiene

Keep safe by making sure nobody uses each other’s toothbrushes and that they are stored well away from everybody else’s toothbrush. The damp environment of a toothbrush is ideal for spreading viruses. Use separate toothpaste as well.

Continue with Your Normal Oral Care Routine

Sticking to every day routines is important while self-isolating and particularly your dental maintenance routine. Make sure you continue to brush at least twice a day and floss once-a-day. If you 

wish, use a mouthwash for 30 seconds as this can slightly reduce the risk of spreading viruses.

Watch Your Diet

It’s a time when it’s tempting to indulge in snacks and Netflix, but try to limit your consumption of sugary or acidic foods. Instead, concentrate on eating foods that will boost your immune systems like 

vitamin-rich and nutrient-dense fruits and veggies.

Stay Active

Make sure you have some form of physical activity every day. If you can’t get outside, there are plenty of fun exercise routines online.

Drink plenty of Water

It is easy to become dehydrated and especially if you are fighting an infection. Some medications can reduce saliva flow too, so be sure to drink plenty of plain water.