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Flexible Dentures: A More Comfortable Alternative to Rigid Acrylic
Flexible dentures are a type of removable denture. They can be partial or full. They’re made from a thin, bendable plastic. This is usually a nylon-based material. It’s not the hard acrylic used in traditional dentures. The material flexes slightly as your mouth moves. Because of this, many patients find flexible dentures more comfortable. They’re often easier to get used to than a regular acrylic denture. This is especially true for a partial that only replaces a few teeth.
The material is also see-through. It takes on the pink tone of your gums. It doesn’t look like a solid slab of plastic. Flexible partials also skip the visible metal clasps used on a traditional partial denture. Ask your dentist at CitiDental of Woodhaven if you’re a good candidate. Flexible dentures aren’t right for every situation. But they’re worth discussing. This is true if a rigid denture has felt uncomfortable in the past. It’s also true if you’ve had a reaction to regular denture acrylic.
Did you lose teeth to disease, decay, or injury? Your family dentist at CitiDental of Woodhaven can help. We’ll walk you through your options. A flexible denture, a traditional denture, or another choice — we’ll help you find what fits your budget and lifestyle best.
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Advantages of Flexible Dentures
Regular acrylic dentures are rigid. This can cause slippage. It can also cause sore spots and pressure points. This happens if the fit isn’t adjusted regularly. Flexible dentures fix several of these problems. Compared to a rigid acrylic denture, the flexible material is:
- Soft and a bit bendable. It flexes as your mouth moves
- Less likely to warp or turn brittle over time
- See-through. It picks up your natural gum tone instead of looking solid pink
- Free of the metal clasps used on a traditional partial denture
Which Type of Flexible Denture Do You Need?
Flexible dentures come in a range of styles at CitiDental of Woodhaven. The right one depends on two things: where your tooth loss is, and how many teeth are missing:
- Flexible full dentures replace an entire arch. Your dentist may suggest this if remaining teeth need to come out. Full flexible dentures can also attach to implants for a tighter fit.
- Flexible partial dentures work well when tooth loss affects your smile. The see-through material blends with your gums. Your dentist can match the tooth shade closely. They’re also a good choice when tissue or bone loss makes a rigid partial uncomfortable.
- Flexible partials for back teeth replace missing molars. They’re built to handle strong bite forces. They often cost less than a permanent bridge.
- Semi-flexible partial dentures work well for isolated gaps — one or two missing teeth in a row. They span the space between healthy teeth. They still flex enough to stay comfortable.
Most flexible dentures use a thin nylon-based plastic. This is instead of the thicker, harder acrylic used in full dentures. That’s part of why they feel lighter in your mouth. The American Dental Association’s patient site, MouthHealthy, has a good overview of dentures. Check it out if you want more background before your visit.
Who Benefits Most From Flexible Dentures?
Flexible dentures were made to solve problems. These problems made traditional dentures hard for some patients to wear, including:
- An irregularly shaped mouth or palate, where a rigid base doesn’t sit comfortably
- Allergies or sensitivities to the acrylic material used in regular dentures
- Trouble tolerating a bulky denture base, especially when opening the mouth wide
At CitiDental of Woodhaven in Queens, our team can check your insurance or financing options. We’ll help you see if a flexible partial or full denture works for you. We can also compare it with a traditional denture or an implant-supported option.
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