Dentures – Farmington Hills, MI

Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?

Many patients struggle to accept the changes that often accompany tooth loss. For instance, you might feel self-conscious about the changes to your reflection, or you might notice a lisp, slur, or other speech impediment. Some patients also develop malnutrition or gastrointestinal issues from struggling to chew food thoroughly enough to be easily swallowed and digested.

Potentially, anyone missing teeth can benefit from getting dentures, but that doesn’t automatically make them the best solution to meet your unique needs. Before proceeding, you must schedule a consultation with Dr. Saywa to determine whether you’re a good candidate. She’ll examine your mouth to ensure no pre-existing issues, like gum disease, interfere with the results and verify that your mouth is strong enough to support a prosthetic.

Types of Dentures

Once Dr. Saywa has examined your condition, she might suggest one of the following types of dentures based on her findings:

Full Dentures

This is the tried-and-true method of replacing entire arches, and consists of a gum-colored base usually made from acrylic containing a complete row of pontics (artificial teeth), which can be made from tooth-colored porcelain or resin. These restorations form a tight suction against the gum tissue over the bony ridges in your mouth to remain in place.

Partial Dentures

If you have lost some, but not all, of your natural teeth, this might be a better fit for you. These prosthetics usually also have a customizable acrylic base and the correct number of pontics carefully arranged to close the spaces in your smile. These usually also have metallic clips that anchor to healthy teeth in your mouth to stay put.

Implant Dentures

If you’re concerned about frequently ill-fitting prosthetics or are seeking a more permanent treatment, you might be a good candidate for implant dentures. This is the only option that involves surgically placing four to eight titanium rods into your jawbone to support a specially designed set of teeth that aren’t intended to be removed.

Benefits of Dentures

Dentures are a lifeline for those who rely on them, facilitating improved speech, restored confidence, and happier smiles. But the benefits of these powerful prosthetics go beyond simple aesthetics. With a custom pair of dentures in Farmington Hills, you can achieve a better quality of life despite multiple missing teeth. Read more below to explore the many benefits that highly customized prosthetics at Radiant Dental can offer. If you’re ready to say “YES,” give our office a call or use our online form to schedule a consultation.

Psychological Benefits

Your teeth are a part of you, just like your fingers, toes, knees, and elbows. When teeth are lost, especially due to issues like decay or gum disease, it can be difficult to deal with emotionally. Many patients say that they felt withdrawn from their family and friends and often avoided smiling.

Over time, this isolation can lead to anxiety, depression, and a decreased sense of self-worth. With dentures, you can be proud to smile again and rejoin all your social circles without fear. No more speech impediments or gaps in your grin—just a beautiful smile that looks like it was made for you.

Clearer Enunciation

Your teeth are part of a complex system in your mouth that produces speech. For some words and syllables, your tongue needs support. But after tooth loss, that support system weakens, leading to issues like slurring, sloshing, whistling, and mumbling.

Quality dentures replace missing teeth, restoring the balance of your mouth and its ability to form words effectively. You’ll be able to have conversations with the people you love and care about most once again.

Improves Nutrition

Chewing is the very first step in digestion, which breaks down the food you eat, so your body can absorb nutrients more effectively. Without teeth, many patients struggle to chew properly, often swallowing larger pieces of food that can lead to indigestion, reflux, or other digestive issues.

Dr. Saywa creates dentures that restore your ability to chew well, making it easier to enjoy a balanced diet filled with fruits, vegetables, proteins, and grains. In short, better chewing means improved overall health and comfort.

Preserves Oral Health

Tooth loss doesn’t just affect how your smile looks—it also impacts how your mouth feels overall. Gaps left behind can cause adjacent teeth to shift, creating bite problems and excessive wear on your enamel.

With well-fitted dentures, you can restore proper spacing and support your facial muscles and remaining teeth. This helps preserve your oral health, prevents complications, and protects the natural structure of your mouth for years to come. 

Expands Opportunity

A confident smile is one of the most powerful tools you can have in life. With dentures that look natural and feel comfortable, you’ll find yourself more willing to engage socially and professionally.

Whether you’re heading into a job interview, meeting new people, or just enjoying time with friends, your restored smile can open doors that once felt closed. Dentures allow you to put your best foot forward, creating opportunities that go well beyond the dental chair.