Full and Partial Dentures for Tooth Replacement in Allentown, PA

Dentures are a great option for patients who have lost a few teeth, many teeth, or all of their teeth. They allow patients to eat, speak, and smile normally again. At Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Allentown, PA, we provide full and partial dentures for our patients looking to replace teeth.

When teeth are lost, the bone tissue around the area begins to deteriorate. When many of the teeth are missing, the deteriorated bone tissue changes the shape of the facial structure and causes facial muscles to sag. This can make a person appear older. Dentures help slow down the deterioration of the bone tissue along with improving chewing, smiling, and talking.

In our Allentown, PA office, we offer full and partial dentures. Partial dentures are like removable bridges that are for when there are only a few teeth missing. Full dentures replace all of the teeth and are able to be applied conventionally or immediately. The benefit to immediate dentures is that there will be no time spent without teeth (if extractions are necessary), however in the future, they will need to be re-fit. When teeth are extracted, the gums must heal. Gums tend to shrink as they heal, rendering the dentures misplaced in the future. Conventional dentures are fitted after the gums heal.

If you are looking to regain confidence in your smile, contact Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry to find out if dentures are right for you. To schedule in our Allentown, PA office, call us at (610) 530-7901. More information may be found on our website, www.allentowndentist.com. 

Implant-Supported Dentures in Allentown, PA

Dentures are great for restoring a smile and allowing you to chew well once again. However, many patients complain of ill-fitting, uncomfortable, or loose dentures. This is why here at Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Allentown, PA, Dr. Jason Pellegrino offers his patients implant-supported dentures.

Implant-supported dentures make the most stable and comfortable base for dentures. We can use as little as two dental implants to make this happen. As these dental implants are often smaller than traditional dental implants, the dentures are often able to be placed onto the implants the same day that they are installed.

Most dentures are able to be altered so that they fit onto the implants; so many patients are able to keep their current dentures. The implants and dentures work with a ball and socket joint. It is very easy for a patient to clip the dentures in and out on their own.

Dental implants keep the dentures in place without any looseness, wobbliness, or ill-fitting. Your gums will feel comfortable as the dentures will be able to fit better than ever before. In addition, implant-retained dentures help keep the jawbone from degenerating as quickly, so dentures will fit well for much longer.

If you are dealing with ill-fitting dentures that affect the way you eat, smile, and talk, it may be time to consider implant-supported dentures! To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jason Pellegrino of Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Allentown, PA, call our office at (610) 530-7901. For more information, visit our website, www.allentowndentist.com.