Dentures – Derry, NH

Rebuild a Beautiful, Functional Smile

You’re not alone if you’re feeling self-conscious about missing teeth. Significant tooth loss can affect everything from your abilities to your self-confidence, as once-simple tasks, like eating and speaking normally, suddenly become much more challenging.

Our dedicated providers in Derry are happy to help you rebuild a beautiful, functional smile with completely customized dentures. Continue reading to learn more about this tried-and-true solution to help determine if it’s right for you, and please contact us for additional information or to make an appointment.

Why Choose Pinkerton Dental Group for Dentures?

Lifelike, Customizable Materials
Digital Impressions to Enhance Accuracy
Accept Dental Insurance & Flexible Financing

Who Is a Good Candidate for Dentures?

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Potentially, anyone who has lost several or all of their teeth might benefit from this treatment, but that doesn’t mean that it’s the right way to meet everyone’s unique needs. You will need to consult one of our dentists so we can examine your mouth and recommend the best possible treatment option based on our findings.

You might be a good candidate for dentures if you have sufficiently healthy gums and a strong enough jawbone to support them, but many patients must undergo preliminary procedures, such as gum disease treatment, before proceeding.

Types of Dentures

If we determine that this service is right for you, we’ll then recommend one of the following types of dentures based on the number of missing teeth:

Partial Dentures

These usually consist of a gum-colored base containing the required number of pontics (artificial teeth) to replace several sporadically missing teeth throughout your arches. They typically include metal clips that anchor around remaining healthy teeth to help hold them in place.

Full Dentures

Upper arch of dentures resting on lower arch with white background

This is the standard solution for tooth loss and is meant to restore your entire arch. The base is usually made from customized acrylic that can be made to resemble your gum tissues, and it contains a full set of teeth to completely rebuild your smile. This can be an ideal option for patients who have lost most or all of their natural teeth, though in some cases, a few remaining teeth may need to be extracted.

Implant Dentures

Clear base with 4 dental implants on reflective surface next to dentures

Implant dentures are the only option that involves surgically placing 2 or more dental implant posts, which fuse with your jawbone during recovery. Once you’ve healed sufficiently, our team can provide lifelike replacement teeth that attach more permanently to these supports, leading to reliable, longer-lasting results.

The Benefits of Dentures

Woman holding upper arch of dentures with thumb and forefinger

There are several excellent advantages of restoring lost teeth with dentures, including:

Better bite force. Your prosthetics return a portion of your original bite force so you can enjoy a wider variety of wholesome foods.
Improved enunciation. Regularly wearing your new teeth can help you overcome changes to your speech patterns, such as a lisp or slur, caused by tooth loss.
Customizable materials. They are made from resilient materials that can be crafted to match your natural enamel and connective tissues for more realistic results.
Boost your confidence. Rebuilding your grin can enhance your mouth’s function and appearance, boosting your self-esteem.
Lasting results. These prosthetics often last 5 to 15+ years with proper care.