Which Smile Restoration Option Is Right For You?

Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, but it’s also a key part of how you feel each day. At Emerald Dental in Wilmington, DE, we’re here to help you restore your smile to improve how you eat, speak, and interact with others. Whether you’re considering dental implants or custom dentures, we’ll help you find the right solution to fit your needs.

Dental Implants: A Strong, Natural-Looking Solution

Dental implants are a good choice for patients missing one or more teeth who want a stable, long-lasting solution. Implants are particularly beneficial if you:

• Have good oral health overall but are missing teeth due to injury, disease, or decay
• Want a solution that looks and feels just like natural teeth
• Don’t want to deal with having to replace or adjust your restoration every few years

At Emerald Dental, the implant process begins with a consultation to determine if you’re a good candidate. Implants are titanium posts placed into the jawbone, which act like natural tooth roots. After the area heals, a custom replacement tooth or set of teeth is attached to the implant, restoring your smile. The benefits of dental implants include:

• Stability: Implants stay securely in place, allowing you to eat and speak without worry.
• Longevity: With proper care, implants can last a lifetime.
• Jaw Health: Implants stimulate the jawbone, preventing bone loss that can occur with missing teeth.

For patients with bone loss, we offer advanced techniques like sinus lifts or bone grafting to ensure a strong foundation for implants.

Custom Dentures: Designed for Comfort and Confidence 

Dentures are a trusted solution for patients missing several or all of their teeth. They restore function and appearance, making eating, speaking, and smiling easier. At Emerald Dental, we create custom dentures that fit comfortably and look natural. We offer two main types:

• Full Dentures: Best for patients who need to replace all their teeth. We offer immediate dentures (placed right after teeth removal) and conventional dentures (fitted after the gums heal).
• Partial Dentures: Ideal for filling gaps when some natural teeth remain. 

The benefits of dentures include: 

• Affordability: Dentures are a cost-effective option for restoring multiple teeth.
• Custom Fit: Every set of dentures is tailored for comfort and functionality.
• Flexibility: Partial dentures allow you to keep your natural teeth while addressing gaps in your smile.

We guide patients through the entire process, from the initial consultation to follow-up care. Dentures require daily cleaning and regular dental visits to maintain fit and keep your gums healthy.

Are You Ready to Get Started?

Emerald Dental, located in Wilmington, DE, also serves patients from Pike Creek, Newark, NJ, and the surrounding areas. If you’re ready to explore dental implants or dentures, call our dental office to schedule a consultation. At Emerald Dental, your smile is always our priority!