Common Treatments Explained

What are dentures and who needs them?

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Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth, available as full sets for those missing all their teeth or partial dentures for those missing only some. They're commonly recommended for patients who have lost teeth to decay, gum disease, or injury and want a non-surgical option compared to implants.

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