(217) 546-3333A Better Smile with Cosmetic Dentures
December 4, 2012
Can dentures be cosmetic?
Missing teeth can cause one to be subconscious about their appearance. Fortunately there are solutions to get the beautiful smile you have been dreaming of. Dentures are a great solution for those missing teeth. Dentures are available for full-mouth, upper or lower jaws, and partials for when only a few teeth are missing.
Cosmetic Custom Dentures are made to fit you individually and give you a natural look made just for you. Color, shape and fit are chosen and adjusted to create the smile you want. An impression of your mouth is made and then the dentures are fabricated to your exact specifications. Adjustments are made after to make sure of a comfortable and natural fit.
Taking care of your mouth and dentures is very important to keeping your gums healthy and your new teeth looking beautiful. It is important to continue to brush your gums and tongue every morning and night. Cleaning your dentures is easy. Brush with a denture brush to remove food particles and then clean with a denture solution recommended by the ADA.
Getting used to your new dentures can take some time and patience, but soon you will find that they become a part of you. You will love your new smile!
Dr. VanderMolen has the expertise in custom dentures that you need. He and the staff at Advanced Dental Care will be happy to discuss your treatment options. For more information on this and out other services, contact us at (217) 546-3333. Click here for more information on the services we provide in the Springfield, IL area.
Cosmetic Dentistry for Seniors
November 20, 2012
Cosmetic Dentistry is for Seniors, too
It’s no secret that a glowing smile at any age is universally pleasing and with regular trips to your family dentistry office you can keep your teeth at optimum health. But, there are many more options out there for seniors to maintain and even improve their smile to a radiance of yesteryear.
Cosmetic dentistry is most commonly performed on those in their 20s-50s, but this age range is not indicative of who can have this type of dental work done. As long as you’re a healthy senior just about any cosmetic dental procedure is within your reach.
There are four popular options available to seniors:
1. Dental Veneers – These are an innovation used to bring back the color and shape of teeth. They can also help to fill unsightly gaps and cracks in teeth. The porcelain that is used in this cosmetic dentistry procedure is wafer thin, quick and easy to install and last considerably longer than any traditional teeth whitening procedure. In fact, well looked after veneers could last for 15 years.
2. Dental Implants – These are more permanent replacement teeth that look and function very naturally. They aren’t for everyone but as long as the senior is in reasonable health then this may be an option. There is oral surgery involved when the titanium implant is attached to the jawbone. Dental Implants have many benefits such as better chewing and eating and a natural-looking smile.
3. Teeth Whitening – This is a great choice for improving appearance of stained or discolored teeth. Whitening chemicals are used by the dentist to restore teeth to the more preferred white that make us appear younger.
4. Custom Dentures – If you are looking for a solution to chewing, crunching and general eating issues then asking your dentist to measure your mouth and get dentures manufactured for you is relatively easy to do. Dentures aren’t what they used to be, constantly falling out or looking so unnatural. Dentistry has come a long way since those days. Custom dentures are made to match the individual in fit, color, size and style.
If you would like to explore the full range of options open to you in Cosmetic Dentistry, whatever your age, then do not hesitate to contact the dental offices of Dr. VanderMolen at (217) 546-3333. We would love to work with you to get the beautiful smile you deserve. Click here for more information on the services available from Advanced Dental Care.
Implants Can Be a Solution for Difficult Dentures
May 23, 2012
Dr. VanderMolen was recently quoted in article printed in The State Journal-Register talking about dental implants and how they’re a great solution for problem dentures.
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Custom Dentures in Springfield IL – What are they?
May 8, 2012
Custom Dentures are prosthetic teeth replacements, not unlike the dentures you have always heard of, but SO MUCH BETTER! Custom Dentures are made just for you with the look and feel you deserve.
Custom dentures look and feel more natural because they are made with you in mind. Factors such as age, color of natural teeth, size of mouth, gender and physical appearance help the dentist to determine the combination of teeth that would look best in your mouth.
Look at the teeth of others and you will notice that the most natural and beautiful smiles are made up of teeth that vary slightly in length and width, alignment and spacing. “Perfect” or “Chiklet” teeth are not the most natural! With Custom Dentures your smile will not give you away; no one will know that you have false teeth.
See Dr. VanderMolen today for more information on Custom Dentures and get the look that is right for you. To schedule a consultation, contact us at 217-546-3333 or info@smilespringfield.com