Dentures in Amherst
What are Dentures?
Dentures are custom-made tooth replacements designed to restore both the appearance and function of your smile. Whether you are missing several teeth or a full arch, dentures can help you chew comfortably, speak clearly, and feel more confident in everyday interactions.
Replacing missing teeth is also important for maintaining your oral health. Untreated gaps can cause surrounding teeth to shift and may affect your bite over time. Dentures help fill those spaces, supporting your overall dental health while restoring daily function.
At Amherst Family Dental Clinic, we create personalized denture solutions tailored to your needs. For many patients, dentures offer a practical and reliable way to renew their smile and feel great again.
Types of Dentures
Whether you need dentures to replace one missing tooth, a row of teeth or a whole set, your dentist can help you decide on the right style for you.
At Amherst Family Dental Clinic we offer the following denture options:
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Full Dentures
Full dentures are designed to replace all missing teeth in the upper arch, lower arch, or both. Custom-made for a secure and comfortable fit, they rest along the gums and are supported by natural suction, with denture adhesive used if additional stability is needed.
Complete (full) dentures are removable, making them easy to clean and maintain. At Amherst Family Dental Clinic, we carefully design full dentures to restore function, support facial structure, and provide a natural-looking smile.
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Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain. They are custom-designed to fill the gaps between existing teeth, helping restore your ability to chew and speak comfortably while maintaining the overall appearance of your smile.
A partial denture is typically secured with discreet clasps or precision attachments that anchor to neighbouring teeth for stability. Removable for easy cleaning, partial dentures at Amherst Family Dental Clinic are tailored to fit comfortably and support long-term oral health by helping prevent remaining teeth from shifting.
Aesthetic & Health Benefits of Dentures
Teeth play an important role in supporting your facial structure. When a tooth is lost, the jawbone in that area no longer receives the stimulation it normally gets from chewing.
Over time, this can lead to gradual bone loss (bone resorption), which may cause the cheeks and lips to appear less full and the jawline to change. Dentures help restore some of this lost support, helping maintain facial shape while closely resembling natural teeth.
Replacing missing teeth is also important for long-term oral health. Dentures help prevent remaining teeth from shifting out of alignment, support proper bite function, and allow you to eat, speak, and smile more comfortably.