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Your Options for High-Quality Dentures
When you lose a tooth, it can have a profound effect on your self-esteem, especially if it’s a front tooth. Fortunately, if you live in San Jose, California, you have options for tooth replacement provided by Dr. Provenzano and Dr. Ram at Natalie K. Provenzano DDS, Inc.
Why You Should Be Concerned About Missing Teeth
When you’re missing one or more teeth, your smile is affected. Some people begin to feel self-conscious and even start avoiding social interactions. This can even affect your personal relationships.
However, there are also some compelling health reasons for replacing your missing teeth:
- The remaining teeth begin to shift
- Increased risk of gum disease
- Chewing becomes inefficient or uncomfortable, which affects nutrition
- Speech is affected as you lose speaking clarity
- The shape of the face often appears sunken-in with missing teeth, creating an older physical appearance
High-Quality Dentures: What Are Your Options?
Thanks to advances in dentistry, there are several options for replacing missing teeth.
Full Dentures
The most well-known type of dentures is the full set of traditional dentures made from acrylic, which replaces all of your teeth. To hold them in place, you may need to use a dental adhesive.
In most cases, full dentures are the most affordable option to replace missing teeth.
Partial Dentures
To replace one or more teeth in the dental arch, you can consider partial dentures made of a metal framework. These dentures snap into place using clasps and your remaining natural teeth.
Partial dentures are easy to remove. This allows you to practice good oral hygiene. Best of all, a portion of partial dentures cost is covered by many dental insurance plans.
Implant-Retained Dentures
For maximum stabilization and functionality, you may be interested in implant-retained dentures. This type of denture is held in place with implanted metal screws.
Your Dentures Dentist San Jose, California
Are you ready to learn more about high-quality dentures? Dr. Natalie Provenzano and Dr. Ram are here to serve you in San Jose, California. Call us today at (408) 226-2542 or request an appointment online.
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Dr. Or Simel
Dr. Natalie Provenzano has been practicing dentistry since 2002 when she graduated from the University of Southern California Dental School in the class’ top 10. She served on the school’s ethics committee and was a member of the Oral Sedation Team and the National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. She also received the American Association of Women Dentists’ Female Dentist of the Year Award.
Also an alumnus of Loyola Marymount University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Biology, Dr. Provenzano was an active member of Ignatians Service Organization and Delta Gamma Fraternity and was chosen for the Order of Omega and Delta Sigma Nu Honor Societies.
Oral surgeon Dr. Or Simel has been practicing dentistry since 2009. He is a graduate of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry (DDS), UCSF School of Medicine (MD), Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, (BS/Biology), and UCSF School of Dentistry (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery). He graduated Summa Cum Laude and was on the Dean’s List, and National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon.
He is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Association, and California Dental Association.
Together, they provide exceptional general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry to patients of all ages in the area.