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According to the American Dental Association (ADA), more people are keeping more of their natural teeth longer than at any point since the 1970s, but gum disease-related tooth loss still affects millions of adults every year. Data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that as many as half of American adults are suffering from some form of gum disease, ranging from mild gingivitis to full-blown periodontitis, the leading cause of tooth loss in adults over the age of 35. Adults over the age of 65 may be at higher risk, but younger people are not immune. Dr. John Chu and Dr. Mary Lin, dentists in South Pasadena, CA, offer several tooth replacement and dental restoration options like dentures and dental implants.

Restore Your Smile and Oral Health with Dentures in South Pasadena, CA

Whether tooth loss happens as a result of gum disease, severe tooth decay, or an injury, there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to dental restorations. There are several types of dentures that allow a dentist to design the perfect model for each patient's unique dental needs and lifestyle. For some, dentures may conjure an image of an older person missing all of their natural teeth, but in reality, there are options for every degree of tooth loss, which can happen at any age.

Dr. Chu and Dr. Lin offer three main types of dentures:

  • Full (complete) dentures
  • Partial removable dentures
  • Implant-supported overdentures

Immediate dentures are a temporary pair that can be custom fit for immediate use until the permanent set is ready.

Find a Dentist in South Pasadena, CA

Tooth loss is still a fairly common problem for many Americans. Dentures remain one of the most effective and affordable tooth replacement options for people of all ages. For more information on the option that is best for you, call (626) 799-0852 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Chu or Dr. Lin in South Pasadena today.