At the dental office of Dr. Joseph Thornton, we cater to the needs of the denture patient. Our practice is limited to treatment of denture, partial denture, and implant restoration patients. We take the time to become acquainted with each individual patient, and to discuss their desires, expectations and any special needs regarding their treatment.
You should choose your denture dentist carefully, finding one who can provide the type of service that you desire. You need to remember that you, not the dentist, are the one who will live daily with your dentures. Don't be afraid to ask whether the dentist has received any extra training in denture construction, and also feel free to seek the opinions of more than one dentist. Your treating dentist should be someone with whom you can talk and express your desires and concerns, and should be someone who will take the necessary time to insure the success of your denture case.
Over 40 million Americans are living daily with dentures.
An ordinary denture is just that - ordinary. Men and women of all ages may receive essentially the same denture design. The result can often be a uniform row of identical teeth, with a "false" denture appearance. Studies have shown that 80% of all denture patients want more than what standard dentures have to offer. When a denture is customized to the particular patient, the result can be a denture that suits the age and personality of the wearer.
As with any consumer service or product, there are low, medium, and high quality dentures. All licensed dentists are legally permitted to make dentures; however, most dentists rarely see denture patients, and most only do the occasional denture with someone walks into their office needing one. Some of the nation's dental schools don't even require students to make a denture on a live patient prior to graduating! In most cases, a dental laboratory technician actually designs and fabricates the denture, and their skill level can vary greatly.
If you have any questions about our office, or would like to schedule an appointment, please call us at 770-978-2000. We would love the opportunity to discuss your individual situation.
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