Questions for Your Pascoe Vale Dentist
Choosing a dentist is an important decision for your family's health. We enjoy educating patients and making them feel confident in their decisions for their smiles.
Listed below are some of the most common enquiries we receive in our clinic. If your specific question is not listed below, we welcome you to telephone us directly for assistance or to contact us via our online form.
No question is too small or too complex. and you will find our team both friendly and knowledgeable.
Dentures & Implant-Retained Dentures
Dentures are a time-tested solution to tooth loss, and your Pascoe Vale dentist relies on quality materials to give you a new smile that fits and functions as it should.
Fortunately, most of our patients are good candidates for dentures, but your dentist will evaluate your oral health and bone to make sure dental implants are right for you.
If dental implants are a good option, we take impressions of your mouth. We use the results to create a custom prosthetic that fits the contours of your gums.
A full denture relies on gravity, suction, and your jaw for stability. A partial depends on healthy adjacent teeth and special clips for support. You can remove your dentures and partials for cleaning.
In some cases, you may opt for a few dental implants to better stabilize your new smile. The implants mean no slippage or need for adhesives or relines over time. This method also means your teeth cannot be removed.
Your dentist will discuss all options with you so that you can make the best choice for your smile and your goals.
For Dentures or Implant-Retained Dentures in Pascoe Vale, We Welcome Your Call
We think every patient deserves a full smile, and we encourage you to arrange your evaluation today.
Most patients can switch from dentures to dental implants, no matter how long they’ve had dentures. The treatment process may differ depending on the type of implants you want. When a tooth is lost, the surrounding bone begins to shrink over time.
A dental implant requires strong, healthy bone because the dentist surgically places the implant in the jaw, and the jaw integrates with the implant. For denture wearers with insufficient bone density to support a dental implant, the dentist may recommend bone grafting to build up the bone before implant placement.
Dental Implants in Pascoe Vale, VIC
At Lumino Smiles Dental, we will thoroughly examine your smile and determine whether dental implants are right for you. And we will discuss any potential pre-treatments needed to ensure the success of the dental implant. We even offer implant-retained dentures at our Pascoe Vale dental clinic.
Many patients prefer dental implants to dentures because they’re meant to be permanent and mimic natural teeth in function and appearance. Plus, dental implants don't require adhesives or diet restrictions!
If you have missing teeth and are tired of wearing dentures, we invite you to contact us today to arrange a consultation with our Pascoe Vale dentists, Dr Amir or Dr Valerie.
When it comes to full tooth loss, dentures have long been the usual choice, but full tooth loss does not mean you can’t have dental implants—and it does not mean you will need an implant for every lost tooth.
We think dentures and dental implants together are a fantastic union of practicality that meets innovation. In dentures, you have a time-tested solution to tooth loss. In dental implants, you find a lasting and hassle-free root replacement.
Dentures stand in for missing teeth, but they can loosen over time and slip without adhesives. A loose and slipping denture may mean embarrassing mishaps and sore gums. Retaining your dentures with dental implants prevents these issues.
Dental implants take the place of your lost tooth root—and four to six are typically strong enough to support a full denture. This option is usually less expensive (and always less invasive) than relying on an implant for every lost tooth.
Implant-supported dentures in Pascoe Vale, then, may be practical and longer-lasting, which is what we want for our patients.
Would You Like to Arrange a Consultation with Your Pascoe Vale Dentist?
Our friendly team is standing by to book your dental implant discussion and exam with our dentist.