Whether caused by decay, gum disease, trauma or age, tooth loss should never be ignored. Fortunately, modern restorative dentistry offers a variety of solutions — including dental implants, bridges and dentures — including implant-supported dentures — that can help restore both your smile and your quality of life.

The hidden toll of missing teeth

So first, let us start with function. Your teeth are designed to work as a team. When even one is missing, the neighboring teeth begin to shift to fill the space. Over time, this movement can lead to misalignment, bite issues and jaw discomfort. Additionally, the opposing tooth — the one that used to make contact with the now-missing tooth — may grow longer in search of resistance, a phenomenon called “supra-eruption.” This can lead to uneven wear, cracks or even further tooth loss.

Then there is the matter of chewing. Every bite you take relies on a full set of teeth to grind food effectively. When teeth are missing, especially molars, digestion begins to suffer. Improperly chewed food can lead to indigestion or nutrient deficiencies, particularly in older adults who already struggle with maintaining a healthy diet.

Speech is another unexpected casualty. Teeth are essential for pronouncing certain sounds. When front teeth are missing, patients often struggle with speaking clearly. This can affect self-esteem, professional confidence and social interactions.

Jawbone health and facial structure

Beyond daily function, tooth loss impacts the structure of your jaw. Natural tooth roots stimulate the jawbone, keeping it strong and healthy. When a tooth is lost, the underlying bone begins to deteriorate — a process called resorption. Over time, this leads to a sunken facial appearance, especially in the cheeks and lips and can make someone appear older than they are.

This bone loss can also make it more difficult to replace missing teeth in the future. That is why early restorative treatment is critical for long-term oral health.

Restoring more than a smile

Restorative dentistry offers several options to help patients reclaim their function, comfort and confidence:

• Dental implants: are often considered the gold standard for tooth replacement. They mimic the natural tooth root and integrate with the jawbone, preserving bone health and offering a stable, long-lasting solution.
• Dental bridges: are a great option for patients missing one or several teeth in a row. Anchored to neighboring teeth or implants, bridges “bridge the gap” and restore chewing and speaking function.
• Dentures: whether full or partial, are a tried-and-true method of restoring larger sections of missing teeth. Today’s dentures are more natural-looking and comfortable than ever, helping patients smile and eat with confidence.
  

A healthy mouth is a healthier you

As you can see, tooth loss affects more than just your appearance — it impacts how you eat, speak and feel and restores your ability to live fully and comfortably. Our prosthodontists at Denver Restorative Dentistry in Broomfield, CO, are experts in restorative dentistry. If you have been putting off replacing a missing tooth, now is the time to talk to our team. Your health — and your happiness — depends on it. Schedule your appointment on our website or by calling 303-586-1019 today!

-Cost-effective solution: Dentures are still one of the most affordable alternatives to getting dental implants or bridges. They are generally less expensive, making them accessible to a wider range of patients. Moreover, the process of getting dentures is often quicker and less invasive, resulting in reduced dental expenses.

-Restored functionality: Dentures are designed to mimic the function of your natural teeth, allowing you to chew, bite and speak with ease. They restore your ability to enjoy a varied diet, ensuring proper digestion and nutrition your body needs to thrive. Additionally, dentures provide support to your surrounding facial structures, preventing facial sagging and maintaining your youthful appearance.

-Improved aesthetics: Missing teeth can leave you with a huge impact on your smile and facial aesthetics. The good news is, dentures are custom-crafted to match the shape, size and color of your natural teeth. The result? You get a seamless and natural-looking smile that restores your self-confidence and improves your overall facial harmony.

-Easy maintenance and repair: Caring for your dentures is relatively simple. Regular cleaning and proper oral hygiene practices (brushing and soaking), help maintain their longevity. In case of damage or wear, dentures can be easily repaired or adjusted by one of our prosthodontic professionals, eliminating the need for costly replacements.

-Versatility: Dentures offer a versatile solution for people dealing with multiple missing teeth or even complete tooth loss. Partial dentures replace a few missing teeth, while complete dentures replace an entire arch of teeth. Best of all, they can be customized to fit your specific needs, providing a tailored solution that addresses your unique oral health requirements.

-Non-invasive procedure: Unlike dental implants that require surgical placement, dentures do not involve any invasive procedures. The process of getting dentures typically involves taking impressions of your mouth and crafting a customized appliance that fits comfortably to your specifications. 

-Reversible option: Dentures offer the advantage of being a reversible dental treatment. If needed, they can be easily removed and replaced with a different type of dental prosthesis. This flexibility provides you with peace of mind if you decide to explore other tooth replacement options in the future.

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Dentures continue to be a popular choice for replacing missing teeth due to their affordability, functionality, aesthetics and ease of maintenance. They offer a versatile solution for people with different degrees of tooth loss and can be customized to meet specific needs. If you’re considering tooth replacement, consult with one of our prosthodontists, Drs. Goggins, Aguirre, Pitz, Poineal and Chertok to determine if dentures in Broomfield, Colorado are the right choice for you.  Call 303-586-1019 today!

Never Ignore a Toothache

A toothache can arise for several reasons including severe infection that has damaged a big area of the tooth and the supportive bone material. Another cause is when tooth decay has ravaged a tooth so much that it can’t be fixed with a dental restoration. Also, our doctors may extract a tooth when there is extensive crowding in the mouth from having too many teeth to fit properly. Don’t worry though, if you have a tooth that needs pulling, our prosthodontists can use sedation dentistry to make sure your tooth extraction is both comfortable and as painless as possible. We understand that your dental experience leaves a lasting impression.

Once one or more teeth are gone, our skilled Denver Restorative Dentistry team can replace missing teeth. We have a variety of tooth replacement choices that we have used to help many satisfied patients smile again with pride by replacing lost teeth with one of our premier dental restorations:

• Dentures
• Bridges
• Implants
• All-on-4® implant-supported dentures
• Full-Mouth Reconstruction
• Fillings
• Crowns
• Inlays and onlays

We are excited to help you do the same for your smile! We can customize a treatment plan for you so that you can once again smile, eat and speak with ease and confidence. No more hiding your smile when you are with others. A healthy looking smile can make an impact on your personal and work relationships and improve your quality of life.

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Now is a good time to show your smile some love as your oral health truly impacts many areas of your life. One of our premier  prosthodontists, Drs. Goggins, Aguirre, Pitz, Poineal and Chertok will be happy to meet with you to evaluate your oral health and offer restorative solutions in Broomfield, Colorado. Please call 303-586-1019 today!

Our Denver Restorative Dentistry team, led by our prosthodontists, Dr. Taylor Goggins, Dr. Brian Aguirre and Anna Pitz are adept at helping our patients smile and chew normally again with the help of custom-crafted and fitted dentures. We want to ensure that you feel comfortable and confident in your new tooth replacement option. Dr. Goggins, Dr. Aguirre and Dr. Pitz have the extra training and knowledge to give you the best quality dentures to beautifully complete your smile. They have helped many patients like yourself achieve their smile goals!

Our prosthodontic team has helped patients look (and feel!) their best again by using one of several denture options:

• Full dentures
• Partial dentures
• Overdentures
• Implant-supported dentures

To determine which denture solution is ideal for your needs, we offer a FREE Denture Consultation. Evaluating your needs, budget and goals can help us to help you find the perfect solution. You will receive best-in-class service with the best dentures we have to offer, thanks in part to our in-house dental lab. Once you have chosen your denture style, our in-house dental lab will get to work. You can be confident that you will receive the highest quality dentures, as our in-house dental lab master technicians get to work. They have been making complete dentures, partial dentures, fixed dentures and removable dentures for years. The result? You will receive the highest quality denture materials crafted to perfectly fit your smile so it looks natural, healthy and beautiful once again.

At your consultation, our prosthodontists may recommend dentures to replace your one or more missing teeth allowing you to eat, speak and smile with confidence. Good quality dentures that fit perfectly are a great treatment option if you are looking to improve the function and appearance of your teeth. If you still have natural teeth you might only need a partial denture to replace missing teeth. If you are missing an entire dental arch without any supportive tooth structures left, you can choose complete dentures with confidence. We look forward to helping you get the smile you deserve so you can smile, eat and speak without hesitation wherever you go with the help of dentures. Give our team a call today and get your healthy smile back on track!

At-Home Routine (Brush and Floss)

Our prosthodontists and team is a firm believer in preventative care, which begins in the home. Daily brushing and flossing with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste will help remove harmful oral plaque that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Sticking to a nutritious diet while limiting sugary and acidic foods and beverages will also protect tooth enamel. You are essentially on the front lines of defense when it comes to protecting your smile, and your teeth and gums will reflect this.

Routine Dental Cleanings and Exams

Your daily oral hygiene care, combined with regular, twice-yearly dental cleanings and exams complement your efforts to protect your smile. During these visits, our prosthodontists will assess your oral health with a detailed dental exam using dental X-rays. A periodontal probing will be done to assess your gum health and to diagnose any signs of gum disease. Dr. Taylor Goggins, Dr. Brian Aguirre and Dr. Anna Pitz want to make sure that any dental conditions or diseases, like tooth decay, bone loss or other dental problems are spotted early so treatment is minimally invasive and most effectively applied.

(Optional) Dental Sealants and Fluoride Treatments

One of our skilled dental hygienists will remove all the hardened tartar from your teeth and around the gum line, and polish your teeth to remove stains to make your tooth enamel shine! Depending on your dental needs, this is also the time when applying dental sealants on the hard to clean molars in the back of the mouth may be done, as well as applying a fluoride treatment if your enamel needs strengthening to keep out cavities. While optional, both dental sealants and fluoride treatments are effective preventative measures to take to ensure a healthier smile.

If you have any questions or concerns about your smile or family members, our experienced team is ready to help! As always, we support healthy beautiful smiles to boost self-confidence!

Our prosthodontists, Dr. Taylor Goggins, Dr. Brian Aguirre and Dr. Anna Pitz, and our team in Broomfield, Colorado offer dental implants for our patients who have lost teeth. As dental restorations go, they are one of the most stable tooth replacements out there since they are implanted in the jaw bone. Dental implants can replace one lost tooth, multiple teeth or even an entire arch.

Biocompatible, Sturdy and Long-Lasting

The dental implant post, or screw, is biocompatible with your mouth as it is made from titanium. It is surgically implanted into the missing tooth area, acting as a tooth root. Once the surgery site heals and the bone fuses to the screw you will have a stable, durable tooth replacement once the implant restoration is custom-fitted on top of the post. The result? You will have a natural-looking and feeling tooth that can last many years.

Our team of prosthodontists at Denver Restorative Dentistry has years of experience restoring smiles with dental implants and making sure your end result is perfect for you. As it looks, feels and functions just like the rest of your natural teeth so you can smile again with confidence. If you take care of your dental implant, it can last for a lifetime since the long term success rate is between 95-98 % easily outlasting traditional dentures and bridges that need upkeep and repairs and replacement.

Why Choose a Dental Implant

• They are the only tooth replacement option that stabilizes the bone and surrounding teeth, preserving jaw bone from being lost over time.
• Unlike bridges, they don’t involve altering the surrounding healthy teeth to hold them securely in place.
• Unlike dentures that can severely damage surrounding teeth, bone, and soft tissue in the mouth over time, or shift around in the mouth, impacting your ability to chew, speak and even clean, your implant will stay securely put in your mouth.
• Unlike dentures and bridges, dental implants don’t require extra maintenance.

As you can see, dental implants offer your smile long-lasting benefits! If you have one or more missing teeth, we invite you to check out our dental implant restorations. Just give our team a call at 303-586-1019 to schedule your complimentary consultation. You can also schedule your visit online. We look forward to helping you create a smile you can show off with confidence!

– Dental Implants: Dental implants are tooth replacement devices that surgically attach replacement teeth directly to the jawbone for a permanent hold that can last a lifetime.

– Dentures: Dentures are tooth replacement devices where missing teeth are crafted that can be removed and reinstalled by the owner at will. They are more likely to break or fail than dental implants due to the extra care required when handling them outside of the mouth. Partial dentures can be made for a few missing teeth, and complete dentures can be made to replace entire rows of teeth.

– Dental Bridges: Dental bridges are tooth replacement devices that are designed to fill the gaps left behind by missing or lost teeth. Typically used for only a few missing teeth at a time, prosthetic teeth for bridges, normally made of metal or porcelain, are crafted and held in place permanently by attaching themselves to neighboring teeth or implants.

If you have suffered tooth loss and need a tooth replacement service from Dr. Taylor Goggins or Dr. Roxanna Esguerra at Denver Restorative Dentistry, please call 303-586-1019 in Broomfield, Colorado. We can help determine which service is best for you to help you achieve the smile you deserve!