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At Ruggless Dental, we’ve heard all the misconceptions about dentures. Some patients think their new dentures won’t look real or fit correctly. The reality is that modern dentures look very natural, and ill-fitting dentures are adjustable.

Modern dentures in our Springfield, IL dental office rely on enhanced materials to provide an aesthetically beautiful appearance. Today’s dentures, in other words, are superior to anything that came before.

Our Springfield dentist creates beautiful dentures for Ruggless Dental patients. These dentures match your bite and fit comfortably. Additionally, our dentures come in a variety of shades to promote a natural looking smile.

In our Springfield dental office, we offer a variety of denture options including:

• Removable full ...

For some patients, dental implant surgery is not possible because of health challenges or medications that could complicate the procedure or integration process. For this reason, partial dentures remain a popular choice in our Springfield, IL dental office.

What Are Partial Dentures?

There are two types of partial dentures – fixed and removable. 

Many people do not realize that dental bridges are also called fixed partial dentures. They do not move because the artificial tooth or teeth are anchored by crowns to two healthy teeth. 

Removable partials are the ones that people think of when they have multiple missing teeth throughout the mouth. A removable partial denture includes a base made of cobalt, pink ...

People are living longer than ever and staying active well into their golden years – both professionally and socially. Naturally, this dramatically improves the quality of life seniors enjoy today compared with decades ago. 

As a result, looking their best is essential to many of our patients. Your smile is an integral part of how you feel about yourself and your appearance. It is the accessory you wear every day. Feeling confident in your teeth and smile is essential at any age and encourages patients to express themselves and laugh openly.

Modern Denture Improvements

Today’s conventional dentures have improved in both esthetics and function over the last two decades. Fortunately, modern dentistry has ...

When people think of dentures, it often comes with a negative connotation, or an image of your grandmother adjusting or removing her dentures. However, when dentures are fitted properly, they can actually be extremely comfortable and effective, without anyone knowing that you are wearing them! In fact, one of the most popular choices for dentures today is to have implant-supported dentures, which are a more stable choice. 

Implant Supported Dentures

Normal dentures are simply fitted inserts that you place in your mouth with some adhesive to hold them in place while you go about your normal life. However, ill-fitting dentures can be a serious problem. Not only can they cause discomfort, ...

If your teeth have experienced severe decay, gum disease, or trauma, it might be time to look into teeth replacement options. Dentures are one of the most popular choices available today for tooth replacement for several reasons. Working with an experienced dentist will ensure that you get the treatment that is best for your unique needs, so visiting a dentist should be your first step! 

Getting Your Dentures

Chances are, you've already heard of dentures. Dentures are custom fit to your mouth, and they are removable teeth. With today's improvements in dental technology, dentures look and feel very comfortable for most patients. This treatment can either be used to replace all ...

Because of how dentures used to look, many people have misconceptions about wearing dentures. If you need dentures in the Springfield, IL area, we recommend that you contact us to schedule a consultation with Dr. Ruggless. He is experienced at creating comfortable, esthetic dentures that give you the freedom to eat more foods and enjoy smiling again.

Our Dentures Look Natural

Dentures do not have to be generic looking boxy teeth like what your grandparents had. Modern dentistry has provided us with more esthetic options that match your facial features and your appearance. Your dentures can look very much like your natural teeth in size, shape, and color.

Options for Denture Stability

If you ...

Many people have misconceptions about dentures, but they have actually come a long way in the past few years. With newer technology, your dentist is able to customize your dentures to fit more comfortably, have more stability, and look more natural. There are several types of dentures to fit your needs whether you are missing all your teeth or just a few. Dr. Ruggless and his team at Ruggless Dental offers their Springfield, IL patients full, partial, and implanted dentures so they can eat, speak, and smile comfortably.

What to Expect When Receiving Dentures

They are comfortable – One of the most common misgivings people have when they think of getting dentures ...