Dentures – Ann Arbor, MI
Restore the Look, Health, and Function of Your Smile!
While dentures have been around for hundreds of years, today’s models are more modern, lifelike, and comfortable. So, if you haven’t seen this tooth-replacement solution recently, you haven’t seen it at all! We recommend scheduling an appointment at our Ann Arbor dental office to meet with Dr. Dina H. Cocco. That way, she can find out if you’re a candidate and, if you are, start the process of restoring the look, health, and function of your smile. If you’re ready to take the next step forward, contact our team today!
Why Choose Dr. Cocco for Dentures?
- Over 30 Years of Experience
- Member of the Academy of General Dentistry
- Welcomes Dental Insurance
Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Typically, Dr. Cocco recommends full or partial dentures to patients who’ve lost a significant number of natural teeth – enough that they’re having difficulty speaking clearly and enjoying their favorite foods. If that’s the case for you, then you shouldn’t hesitate to schedule a consultation. At this visit, she will sit down with you to learn about your dental history, including the cause of your tooth loss, as well as your smile goals to determine if dentures are the best tooth-replacement solution for you. Fortunately, the answer is usually “yes!”
Types of Dentures
At our Ann Arbor dental office, we offer partial dentures, full dentures, and implant dentures. Ultimately, the decision of which one is best for you will be made by you and Dr. Cocco. However, you’re welcome to read on to learn a bit more about each type prior to your consultation!
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are ideal for when a patient has lost teeth along an arch of the mouth, but they still have remaining healthy teeth that they’d prefer not to be removed. The partial fits into place just so, replicating those specific missing teeth so that patients can smile with confidence again. Partial dentures are typically designed to stay in place with the help of strategic clasps and brackets, and like full dentures, they are fully removable in nature.
Full Dentures
Full dentures, like their name implies, are designed to replace all of the teeth along the top or bottom arch of the mouth. They should stay in place within your mouth with the power of natural suction, but patients can also use a little denture adhesive for a more confident fit. Full dentures are removable in nature, and they should be taken out of the mouth when practicing oral hygiene and sleeping.
Implant Dentures
As you may have guessed from the name, implant dentures are where traditional dentures and cutting-edge dental implants meet. This means that – instead of resting on your gums – your dentures will be secured in position with strategically placed dental implants. This not only makes this restoration more stable, but it also adds to the longevity of your new and improved smile!
The Benefits of Dentures
All these years later, dentures continue to be popular because:
- They are custom-made for each patient
- The materials used are extremely lifelike
- They are cost-effective
- They can last for a decade or more with proper care
- They can replace an entire arch of missing teeth