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Whether you lose your teeth in the mouth to malnutrition, bad oral habits or trauma, partial dentures are a great solution to fill the gaps.

Complete dentures are a kind of dentures used if you have a missing teeth in your upper or lower jaws. Partial dentures are the dentures which are used on patients who just have some missing teeth on either jaw.

Types of Partial Dentures

There are two main types of partial dentures: REMOVABLE AND FIXED. The health of your teeth surrounding the gap is of course one of the most important factors that determine what type of partial denture is best for you.

Also known as a DENTAL IMPLANT BRIDGE, the fixed partial denture permanently attaches artificial teeth directly to the jaw with a dental crown or under the gum tissue with dental implants.

A removable partial denture is also referred to as a REMOVABLE DENTAL BRIDGE which fills the gap between two healthy teeth. It consists of replacement teeth connected to a gum-colored plastic base. These dentures are attached by a metal framework that helps keep them in place.

Whether your dentist at The Townsville Dental Centre decide on a fixed or removable partial denture, partial dentures in Townsville offer several benefits.

• Partial dentures make it easier to speak and chew
• It Maintains the shape of your face
• These dentures decrease the risk of periodontal disease and resulting gum disease treatment
• They prevent teeth from shifting in your mouth
• It also eases the stress of your jaw

How to Care for Partial Dentures Taken Recently?

You don’t need to buy an expensive product to keep your partial dentures in GOOD SHAPE. Like your natural teeth, these dentures only need thorough and regular brushing to remove food deposits and dental plaque. Plus, they are also very dedicated and break easily, thus it’s important to handle them with care.

Several Other Vital tips on denture dental care:

• Stand over a folded towel/ sink while cleaning your partial dentures.
• Always use a brush particularly designed for cleaning dentures.
• Avoid applying the household cleaners or bleach to clean your dentures.
• Soak them in a denture cleanser when not wearing them.
• If you have a doubt about what denture cleanser to use, call us anytime.

At The Townsville Dental Centre, we are sure to provide you with MOST EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE partial denture service.