DENTURES LAKE FOREST, FOOTHILL RANCH - DENTURES MISSION VIEJO - DENTURES RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA - DENTURES IRVINE - (949) 583-1500 - DR. PARISA ZARBAFAIN, 92610, El Toro, Saddleback, Coto De Caza, Dove Canyon, Portola Hills, Trabuco Canyon

COMPLETE AND PARTIAL DENTURES

DENTURES
Complete and Partial

A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Two types of dentures are available � complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.

Complete (Full) Dentures There are two different types of complete dentures; immediate and conventional. Immediate dentures are typically made when the patients existing natural teeth are being removed and the new dentures are delivered the day of the extractions.

Conventional dentures are typically made when existing dentures are being replaced. A conventional denture is ready for placement in the mouth about 8 to 12 weeks after the teeth have been removed.

Unlike conventional dentures, immediate dentures are made in advance and can be positioned as soon as the teeth are removed. As a result, the wearer does not have to be without teeth during the healing period. However, bones and gums shrink over time, especially during the healing period following tooth removal. Therefore a disadvantage of immediate dentures compared with conventional dentures is that they require more adjustments to fit properly during the healing process and generally should only be considered a temporary solution until conventional dentures can be made.

Partial Dentures A removable partial denture or bridge usually consists of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-colored plastic base, which is connected by metal framework that holds the denture in place in the mouth.

Partial dentures are used when one or more natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw. A fixed (permanent) bridge replaces one or more teeth by placing crowns on the teeth on either side of the space and attaching artificial teeth to them. This "bridge" is then cemented into place. Not only does a partial denture fill in the spaces created by missing teeth, it prevents other teeth from changing position. A precision partial denture is removable and has internal attachments rather than clasps that attach to the adjacent crowns. This is a more natural-looking appliance.

Are There Alternatives to Dentures? Yes, dental implants can be used to support permanently cemented bridges, eliminating the need for a denture. The cost is usually greater, but the implants and bridges more closely resemble the feel of real teeth. Dental implants are becoming the alternative to dentures but not everyone is a candidate for implants. Consult your dentist for advice.

WEARING DENTURES:

unless instructed otherwise, dentures/partials should not be worn at night; the oral tissues need time to rest,
when your dentures/partials are out of your mouth, they should be kept in a moist environment; place the denture/partial into the container provided and add a small amount of water,
do not place the denture/partial or container in direct sunlight or on any appliance that emits heat,
when wearing a lower complete denture, the tip of the tongue should rest on the front, inside plastic of the denture base just below the teeth.

CLEANING DENTURES:

your dentures should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis with a denture cleanser (cream or paste) and a brush; also, periodically soak your denture in a denture cleaner, such as Efferdent or Polident,
stubborn stains on complete dentures may be removed by soaking in a solution of 8 oz. water and one tablespoon of Clorox for 15 minutes; this should never be used on partial dentures (with metal clasps, etc. ),
remember to brush your ridges, palate and tongue,
clean your appliance over a bath basin that is partially filled with water (this will reduce the probability of breakage if you drop the appliance),
if your denture/partial has a soft liner, use a very soft brush and gently scrub the tissue bearing surface.

EATING WITH DENTURES:

adhere to a soft diet for the first 7-10 days; GO SLOW,
at first, rely on your knife and fork for most of your chewing; eat slowly and deliberately,
it is very important to chew your food bilaterally; divide your bite of food and chew on both sides,
front denture teeth are primarily for looks, it is rare to be able to eat com-on-the-cob and apples without difficulty.

PROBLEMS / SORE SPOTS WITH DENTURES:

you should expect a diminished biting force and a loss of touch and temperature sensations,
an increase in salivary flow, speech problems, gagging and biting the cheeks and tongue are normal adjustment problems; these will normally resolve within 6-8 weeks,
all dentures produce sore spots; when sore spots occur, you may remove your appliance and rinse your mouth with warm salt water, and always call the office for an adjustment visit; it is important to never attempt to correct the problems yourself

We help with Cosmetic Dentistry, Othodontics, Crowns,
Vaneers, Lumaneers, Invisalign and Whitening (Zoom)

Foothill Ranch Office
(Serving Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, Irvine, Coto De Caza, Dove Canyon, Portola Hills, Saddleback, El Toro, Tustin, San Juan Capistrano, and beyond)
(949) 583-1500

"CLICK HERE"
for a Quick Video on Dental Emergencies

"An honest answer is the sign of true friendship."

Our Dental Services Include: Cosmetic Dentistry, Lava, Crowns, Bridges, Lumaneers, Porcelain Veneers, Inlays, Onlays, Zoom, Orthodontic, Ortho, Othrodontics, Braces Invisalign, Dental Implants, Periodontist, Cleanings, Bonding, White Fillings, Partial Dentures, Complete Dentures, Oral Surgery, Bleaching, Whitening, Restorative Dentistry, Gum Treatment, Extractions.

ProSmile Dentistry Serves the Southern Orange County and Southern California
Dentistfoothillranch.com recieves many customers from the following cities and zipcodes:

Lake Forest 92609, 92630, Foothill Ranch 92610, Mission Viejo 92675, 92690, 92691, 92692, 92694, El Toro 92609, 92610, 92630, Irvine 92602, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92612, 92614, 92616, 92618, 92619, 92620, 92623, 92650, 92697, 92709, 92710, Laguna Hills 92637, 92653, 92654, 92656, Laguna Niguel 92607, 92677, Rancho Santa Margarita 92688, San Juan Capistrano 92675, 92690, 92691, 92692, 92693, 92694 Coto De Caza 92679, Dove Canyon 92679, Cowan Heights 92705, Silverado 92676, Trabuco Canyon 92678, 92679, 92688, Modjeska 92676, Robinson Ranch 92679, Ladera Ranch 92694, Tustin 92780, 92781, 92782, San Juan Capistrano 92675, 92690, 92691, 92692, 92693, 92694, Ladera Ranch 92694, California

ProSmile Dentistry - My Friendly Dentist in Foothill Ranch
26720 Towne Centre Dr., Suite A, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Call (949) 583-1500
Fax (949)583-0169

DENTAL EXCELLENCE with VIP SERVICE! "Your Time is Valuable!"

Website: www.DentistFoothillRanch.com
Our EMAIL: Smile@ProSmileDentistry.com

Copyright � 2007 ProSmile Dentistry - Dentist Foothill Ranch

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CITIES PROSMILE DENTISTRY SERVES:

About Foothill Ranch: Foothill Ranch was a census-designated place in Orange County, California, United States. The population was 10,899 at the 2000 census. Foothill Ranch was annexed into Lake Forest, California in 2000. Foothill Ranch is notable for such company headquarters as Oakley, Inc., Wet Seal, Kaiser Aluminum, Risa Technologies and Saddleback Church. Foothill Ranch includes the zipcode: 92610

About Lake Forest: Lake Forest incorporated as a new city on December 20, 1991. Residents voted to name the city Lake Forest, after two expensive master planned residential communities, denying the longer claim to the territory by the community of El Toro. Since being founded, it has expanded its limits to include the newer communities of Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills. The multiplicity of names often creates confusion: some people in the Portola Hills neighborhood, for example, can receive mail addressed to them at Portola Hills, Lake Forest, or Trabuco Canyon. The zip code 92679 is a Trabuco Canyon zip code even though not a single area in the zip code is Trabuco Canyon. This might be because since 92679 is assigned to the northeastern area of Rancho Santa Margarita and the southern area of Lake Forest it would be too confusing for the postal services because 2 cities are both served by that zip code. Lake Forest (along with its neighboring cities Mission Viejo and Irvine) is ranked as one of the safest cities in the country. The private research firm Morgan Quitno ranked Lake Forest as the 15th safest city and another firm later ranked Lake Forest 10th in 2007 in the United States. Lake Forest includes the following zipcodes: 92609, 92630.

About Lake Mission Viejo: Located in South Orange County, Mission Viejo is a planned community that once had cattle grazing on its hillsides. The land was purchased from the O�Neill family nearly half a century ago, and the first homes were built in 1966. By the late 80�s, Mission Viejo became a city, and now houses almost 100,000 residents. Locals enjoy activities at the Mission Viejo Lake, shopping at The Shops at Mission Viejo and the Kaleidoscope Courtyard, and their biggest celebration of the year at the July 4th Street Fair. The community is also proud of their world renowned Nadadores swim team and Saddleback Community College, which offers some of the best golf courses in the county. Mission Viejo includes the following Zipcodes: