It’s only as you start to lose your teeth that you realise how important they are, not only for eating, but also for looking youthful and healthy, and for being able to speak clearly. And the more teeth you lose, the harder it gets.

If you have lost a few teeth, or maybe even all your teeth, now is the time to get a new denture. Dentures have been around for centuries and are constantly being improved to make them fit better, look more realistic and do their job of eating and aiding clarity of speech better.

Here at Amsel & Wilkins, all of our dentists are trained to provide partial and full dentures. And one dentist, Nigel Braine-Hartnell, is certified to provide BPS (biofunctional prosthetic system) dentures, which are made of special materials to provide a high reproduction of natural speech and eating functions.

There are 2 kinds of dentures, full and partial.

Full dentures

Full dentures go over your gums in a snug fit. You will need to get a full denture if you have lost, or are about to lose, all the teeth on either your upper or lower arch. We like to fit full dentures as we remove your teeth so that you never have to be without teeth. Sometimes, if there have been a lot of extractions, and your gums have swollen because of them, we like to leave the fitting until the swelling has gone down. Once we have done the fitting, we send the measurements off to a laboratory to be made up. We won’t leave you without teeth during this time; you will get a temporary denture to wear.

For extra stability, your dentures can be attached to your jawbone with dental implants.

Partial dentures

If you have lost a few teeth around one jaw, we can replace them with a partial denture. This is a plastic or metal plate with the teeth placed around it that goes in behind your teeth and can be fixed onto the back ones with a clip to keep it still. You unclip your plate to take it out and clean it.

Come in for a consultation and let dentures give you your life back.

False teeth have been around since at least 700 BC, when they were made out of human or animal teeth. Tooth decay became a much bigger problem after the Industrial Revolution when refined sugar became cheap and readily available. Advances in modern dentistry have led to a decline in the number of people with dentures. However, inadequate dental care can still lead to extensive tooth decay and gum disease, and dentures may be used to replace teeth that have been lost.

At Amsel & Wilkins, we appreciate that losing multiple teeth can cause more than just aesthetic problems; gaps in your mouth can affect your ability to bite and chew food properly as well as your ability to speak. More importantly, missing teeth can cause the rest of your teeth to move into the empty spaces, making them difficult to clean and further affecting your oral function.

Luckily, you can smile confidently again with the help of customised, natural-looking full or partial dentures created just for you. Partial dentures, in particular, are an effective and inexpensive solution if you are missing some teeth and you now want to have dental implants.

Full dentures

Our dental practice offers high-quality, customised, full dentures that are designed to meet your individual needs. Our full dentures are biofunctional, meaning that they are created to reproduce your oral function as closely as possible. Full dentures are usually fitted as soon as your natural teeth are removed, so you are never left without teeth. However, in some cases, there may be some delay to allow your gums to heal. Your dentist will take impressions of your teeth and send them to our technician. While you are waiting for your new dentures, temporary dentures may be fitted to your mouth. Full dentures fit comfortably over your gums and are easy to remove for cleaning.

Partial dentures

Removable partial dentures usually have replacement teeth fixed to an acrylic base that matches the colour of your gums. The acrylic base may cover a metal framework. Partial dentures are attached to your natural teeth with a clasp. This holds them securely in place.

If you wish to get a denture in Banbury, contact us today.

If you have suffered from tooth loss, you’ll be well aware that the fall out is more than just cosmetic. Unsightly gaps created by missing teeth can impact the way you eat, chew and talk. Teeth neighbouring the site of tooth loss also become vulnerable to tilting and toppling out. Dentures are an established solution for overcoming tooth loss. Modern dentistry at Amsel& Wilkins in Banbury means ill-fitting dentures are a thing of the past. Get a new denture at our welcoming practice and you can enjoy a natural look and feel to your replacement teeth.

Dentures explained

Dentures are more commonly known as false teeth. They are a reliable and cost effective way to replace missing teeth, which doesn’t require surgery. Partial dentures reconstruct one or a few missing teeth and are securely clipped to existing neighbouring teeth. Full dentures replace a complete set of teeth and snugly fit on top of your gums.

Advanced technology at your disposal

We keep up to date with the latest developments in dental technology so we can offer you modern and adaptable treatments. This is why we provide state-of-the-art BPS dentures.

BPS dentures provide you with superior comfort as they take into consideration the movement of your jaws and the sensitivity of surrounding soft tissues. BPS stands for Bio functional Prosthetic System. This is simply a technical way of highlighting the three major benefits of these modern dentures:

• They are designed to accurately mimic the natural function of your teeth.
• They are made to a high standard and are only crafted by certified dental technicians.
• They foster a close collaboration between dentist and dental technician. This ensures that all of the information gathered from your extensive examination is targeted towards producing a high quality product that works best for you.

With our team of experienced dentists armed with BPS technology, this is a great time to get a new denture.

Start your treatment journey

Take the first step to a healthier smile today. Get in touch with Amsel& Wilkins to arrange a consultation with one of our highly trained dentists. With our help you can get a new denture in Banbury that will transform your day-to-day to life.