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The Difference Between Partial Dentures & Dental Bridges

Apr 24, 2023

Partial Dentures Vs Dental Bridges

Dental bridges and partial dentures are often confused with one another. They are both used to fill in a gap where your natural teeth would be. The choice of which to use in your case will depend on your personal preferences and the recommendation of your dentist. There are some differences between the two that you should know about prior to making the decision of which you may want.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are used to replace a few missing teeth. They go in and out of your mouth on a daily basis, unlike bridges that are cemented into place. Partials are secured to your natural teeth using either clasps or “interproximal retention” meaning they use the spaces between your teeth to stay in place. They are also different from bridges because partials most often have both artificial teeth as well as pick acrylic gums, while bridges are only artificial teeth.


While there is the option to have flexible acrylic partials, we do not make these in our office.  Flexible partials can be damaging to your natural tissue and teeth causing more harm.  If you happen to lose any additional natural teeth, they cannot be added to your existing flexible partial, a new one will need to be made at full expense.  You also cannot repair a flexible partial as they will not bond with new acrylic - if a tooth breaks off or you break it in half you need a new one. 

Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are quite similar to partial dentures. They serve the same purpose but do so in a different manner. Unlike dentures, bridges only consist of the tooth portion, and are made of fired porcelain as opposed to acrylic. There are no artificial gums with them. They are more permanent as they are cemented in place while dentures are removable. Bridges use crowns on either side of the replacement teeth to secure the unit in place.

Contact Us Today to Learn More About Partial Dentures!

At Smile Again Dentures, we provide partial dentures to the Lewiston, ME area. Partial dentures are a great option that allows you to have a full smile once again. They are removable and are secured to your natural teeth via a clasps. If you are interested in getting partial dentures, you can speak with our Denturist today to learn more about them. We will discuss whether they are right for you, payment options, and if your insurance covers any of the costs.

Benefits of Scheduling a Professional False Teeth Procedure

29 Mar, 2024
Benefits of Scheduling a Professional False Teeth Procedure When it comes to exploring the world of false teeth, there are several reasons as to why people choose to have the service completed. Some may have certain medical conditions where their adult teeth have not fully grown, others may have been involved in an accident that has knocked out their adult teeth, or some may have begun to have teeth fall out due to advancing age. Regardless of your situation, finding a provider who has experience working with many cases involving false teeth can help you feel confident moving forward with a procedure. When you choose to work with our team at Smile Again Dentures, you will be pleased to know that we have perfected each step of the process, from the first consultation through making the appliance and the adjustment appointments to check in on the prosthetics you have had placed into your mouth. Our providers make it their top priority to make sure each patient is fully educated on the entire procedure, any possible risks that accompany a dental prosthetic procedure, and the proper care for both your mouth and new appliances after they are placed. By making the entire education process as thorough as possible, we have noticed that each of our patients has a more complete understanding of how a dental prosthetic will affect their day-to-day life and what they can expect with their new false teeth. Contact Our Team in the Lewiston, Auburn, & Brunswick, ME Area to Learn More If you believe that you or a loved one may be a candidate for false teeth, we encourage you to reach out to our office if you currently reside in the Auburn, Brunswick, or Lewiston, ME areas. We are more than happy to answer any questions and set you up with an appointment in our office. While we are currently open to new patients, our consultations are scheduling 6 months in the future. Please call to check our availability.

Dentures Care 101

01 Nov, 2023
Our team at Smile Again Dentures wants to help you be proud of your smile. Keep reading for some tips to help you properly care for your false teeth.

The Benefits of Partial Dentures

08 May, 2023
Partial dentures are meant to fill in the gaps for anyone who has permanently lost a few teeth. Here are a few benefits of partial dentures: More efficient chewing - Missing teeth make chewing harder because there are not as many teeth to break down food. Partial dentures can fill in those gaps and make chewing food a more pleasant experience. Improve jaw structure - If you have missing teeth and don’t get partial dentures or have surgery to put in dental implants, your jawbone will get weak in the spots of missing teeth. Over time, this will result in your jawbone shrinking in those areas. Improve your smile - No one wants missing teeth when they smile. One way to fix missing teeth is to get partial dentures. This will fill in the gaps and restore your smile to what it was before your teeth got knocked out. Able to be removed - Partial dentures can be seamlessly removed, which makes cleaning them a breeze. No surgery - There is no surgery needed for you to get partial dentures to help increase your confidence. Call us to schedule an appointment to get partial dentures made just for you. Not too expensive - Dental procedures can get expensive, especially when you want to replace a tooth that was knocked out. Partial dentures are an easy way to restore your smile without breaking the bank. Contact Smile Again Dentures for more information about the services we offer to the Lewiston, Auburn, and Brunswick, ME communities. We hope to hear from you soon!
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