Dentures

Partial dentures, or dental bridges, are used when there are one or more natural teeth remaining to the point where a full set of dentures will not be necessary. The beauty of offering partial dentures is that we can fill in the gaps, big or small, with great-looking replacement teeth! Some partial dentures are made up of false teeth and held in place by crowns that fit over teeth on either side of the gap, called abutment teeth. Other partial dentures have a plastic gum material at the base of the false teeth and are held in place by a metal framework to ensure they don’t move during your daily routine. The goal of all our denture options is to replace your missing teeth while at the same time not being distracting to you because they aren’t held securely in place.

For questions about our dentures options in the Burke and Springfield, VA area, call our Burke office at 703-978-5253 or our Springfield office at 571-429-4420, or make an appointment by using our handy online contact form.

Do you stand in front of the mirror every morning imagining yourself with a picture-perfect smile? Are there certain aspects of your teeth that you wish you could change? If so, you’re like millions of Americans. But just like those people, you don’t have to live with bad teeth any longer.

At Fox Family Dentistry, we have advanced cosmetic dentistry options to brighten your smile and boost your confidence. A healthy mouth and healthy body means much more than brushing your teeth and flossing. It’s about finding a smile that fits your personality.

Porcelain dental veneers are a versatile cosmetic dental restoration that can cover unsightly chips, cracks, or small breaks in the teeth; gaps in the teeth; and heavy stains on teeth that cannot be removed by whitening. They can even help strengthen teeth with worn enamel.

We can place your veneers in two simple visits. We first prepare the tooth and take an impression of the mouth so we can get an accurate mold for your permanent restoration. It’s important to understand that porcelain veneers require us to remove a small portion of your enamel. While enamel is the hardest substance in your body, it can erode with exposure to harmful bacteria. And once the enamel erodes or is removed, it cannot be restored, so veneers are not reversible. However, our dental office ensures that this enamel-removal process is as minimally invasive as possible.

You’ll wear a temporary veneer while your permanent restoration is being fabricated. This takes about one week.

During your final visit, we’ll use a high-strength bond to place the permanent veneer or veneers on your teeth. With proper maintenance, the veneer should last for years or even longer.

Most of our patients are candidates for porcelain veneers, depending on their smile goals. We ask that patients seeking veneers are free of decay or gum disease. Veneers can be used for both cosmetic and restoration purposes. For patients who need root canals on their front teeth, we’ve found that a restoration like a veneer can restore the tooth and reduce the risk of a break or fracture. If your teeth have severe breaks, we may ask you to consider restoring the tooth with a dental crown.