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6 Essential Insights for Restoring Your Smile with Upper Dentures
Your smile does a lot of heavy lifting in your life. It gives people their first impression of you. And it’s nice to have a gorgeous smile for family photos or even selfies. But also, social interactions and your career depend on coming across as approachable. Your smile has a lot to do with that. That’s why Dr. Jonathan Oh at Westwyn Dental wants to help you get back the smile you’ve lost with upper dentures.
To help you better understand upper dentures, here are key points about how they work and what benefits they offer.
1. Understanding How Upper Dentures Work
Upper dentures replace all of your upper teeth. They fit over your upper gums. They stay in place through natural suction. Some people also like the added stability they get from using denture adhesive—the base color matches your gums, so it blends naturally.
2. Missing Teeth Are a Lot More Than Just Your Smile
If you’re missing your upper teeth, it can throw off many of the things you do every day. Chewing is certainly a challenge if you’re missing some teeth. Your speech may become slurred, and if you have missing teeth in specific areas, you might develop a lisp. Additionally, your cheeks can appear sunken if there isn’t adequate bone support. You may also find yourself smiling less often.
3. Custom Designed for Your Mouth
Dentures aren’t a one-size-fits-all situation. The dentures you get at Westwyn Dental are fully customized for your specific mouth and face shape. You can even design your own tooth color. We will take impressions and work with you to get the exact shade and shape that you’re comfortable with.
4. The Benefits of Upper Dentures
In addition to restoring your smile, dentures provide several significant practical benefits.
- Rediscovering the enjoyment of the foods you love.
- Your speech will feel and sound like what you’re used to.
- Your facial structure looks like you again.
- More comfortable at work and in social situations.
- One of the most affordable options to replace missing teeth.
5. Other Options for Replacing Lost Teeth
Getting upper dentures to replace your missing teeth isn’t your only option. We also offer dental implants, which are a more permanent replacement. They involve oral surgery and tend to cost more upfront. Bridges are another option. Especially helpful if you’re missing only a few teeth rather than a full arch.
6. Taking Care of Your Dentures Is Easy
Our team at Westwyn Dental recommends following these tips to help your dentures last longer.
- Brush your teeth twice a day with a non-abrasive toothpaste and toothbrush.
- Rinse them off after meals.
- Soak them overnight in water or a denture-cleaning solution.
- Give your gums a break at night.
How to Learn More About Upper Dentures in Berwyn, Illinois
The Westwind Dental team has built an excellent reputation in the Berwyn community for tooth replacement. Contact us today at (708) 795-1255 to schedule your consultation.
Dr. Jonathan Oh
Dr. Jonathan Oh is a Chicago-area dentist with deep roots in the profession, as dentistry runs in his family, and it shows in his genuine passion for patient care. A graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Dr. Oh brings years of downtown Chicago clinical experience to his practice in Berwyn, where he is proud to serve as owner. He believes that behind every smile is a person who deserves to feel genuinely at ease, heard, and respected.When he’s not in the office, Dr. Oh enjoys walks along Lake Michigan, college football Saturdays, and spending time at home with his wife and their three-legged cat, Tony
