Dentures – Rapid City, SD

A Tried-and-True Treatment for Tooth Loss

Missing teeth can potentially detract from your daily quality of life in several ways. Not only might you feel self-conscious about the changes to your appearance, but it can also become more challenging to chew food or enunciate words clearly.

Fortunately, Dr. Anderson and the rest of our team in Rapid City can help restore your smile with dentures, a tried-and-true solution for tooth loss. Continue reading to learn more about this popular service to help determine whether it’s right for you!

Why Choose Anderson Dental for Dentures?

  • Advanced Technology for Enhanced Accuracy
  • Realistic, Customizable Materials
  • Accept Dental Insurance & Flexible Financing

Who Is a Good Candidate for Dentures?

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Potentially, anyone missing some or all of their permanent teeth can benefit from a one-of-a-kind set of dentures, but that doesn’t make them the best way to meet everyone’s unique needs. You must consult Dr. Anderson before proceeding so he can examine your dental condition and devise an appropriate treatment plan based on his findings.

In some cases, patients may require additional procedures, such as gum disease therapy or the extraction of a few remaining teeth, for dentures to be successful.

Types of Dentures

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Once our team has verified that this service is right for you, we can recommend one of the following types of dentures based on the number of missing teeth and the current condition of your smile:

Full Dentures

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This is likely what you imagine when you think of dentures. These restorations contain an entire arch of customized replacement teeth in an acrylic, gum-colored base that forms a tight suction against your gums to remain in place. This is ideal for those who have suffered significant or complete tooth loss and who have sufficiently healthy connective tissues. 

Partial Dentures

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These usually also have a gum-colored base that can be customized to resemble your gums, but they are intended to replace teeth that have gone missing at various points throughout your mouth. They typically have metal clips that anchor to healthy enamel in your mouth, meaning this might not be recommended if you have also developed severe tooth decay.

Implant Dentures

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This is the only option that involves surgically placing anywhere from two to eight implant posts directly into your jaw. Once you’ve recovered from the procedure, Dr. Anderson can provide a specially designed set of dentures that anchors to them for a more reliable, long-lasting solution for tooth loss.

The Benefits of Dentures

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There are several excellent reasons to consider rebuilding your smile with this tried-and-true treatment, including:

  • Improved bite force. Your prosthetics return a portion of your original chewing power, allowing you to enjoy more of your favorite foods.
  • Enhanced enunciation. Dentures function like artificial teeth, so you can relearn how to formulate different sounds to overcome changes to your speech patterns caused by missing teeth.
  • Boosted confidence. They’re made from durable materials that are carefully crafted to look and feel as lifelike as possible to enhance your appearance and self-esteem.
  • Versatile treatment. Our team can provide a customized set of replacement teeth to restore your grin, regardless of how many were lost.
  • Cost-effective. This option often costs less than alternative solutions, such as dental bridges or implants.