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Periodontics and Implant Dentistry in St. Louis, MO

When some or all of your natural teeth are missing, your jawbone can shrink, and simple things like chewing and speaking can be difficult.

Dentures supported by dental implants placed by Justin M. Schlaikjer, DDS, can complete your smile and improve your oral function.

Learn how dentures, supported by dental implants placed at Dr. Schlaikjer’s St. Louis, MO, dental practice, can give you a healthy smile.

Dentures Can Complete Your Incomplete Smile

Photo of lower arch with severely worn and missing teeth before denture treatment, used to highlight the need for full mouth rehabilitation.Close-up of clean, white denture teeth after treatment, showing the results of full arch restoration at Dr. Schlaikjer’s Sunset Hills practice.

This patient was missing every tooth in their upper jaw and had severely stained, decayed teeth on their lower jaw. Full dentures on each arch attached to dental implants created a dazzling, fully functional “red carpet” smile. Depending on your case, our periodontist, Dr. Justin M. Schlaikjer, can attach new or existing dentures to dental implants, giving you a stable, healthy smile. Contact our technologically advanced St. Louis, MO, dental practice to learn more about the benefits of dentures supported by implants.

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The Difference Between Dentists and Periodontists

All periodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are periodontists. This means Dr. Schlaikjer is a general dentist who has three years of additional postdoctoral education regarding the treatment of serious gum and jawbone issues. 

Therefore, Dr. Schlaikjer is specifically trained to perform dental implant surgery as well as advanced procedures to diagnose, prevent, and treat gum disease. This gives him a unique perspective in treating complex oral health issues like missing teeth with restorations like dentures.

Although some general dentists in the St. Louis area do perform dental implant surgery, chances are they do not have the top-notch education and training that Dr. Schlaikjer has. Choose Dr. Schlaikjer if you are thinking of replacing missing teeth with dentures or dental implants. 

Dr. Schlaikjer also provides superior general dentistry services such as bridges, crowns, tooth extractions, cleanings, and exams, making our St. Louis, MO, dental practice a convenient, time-saving practice where many dental procedures can be done under one roof.

I Am Missing Teeth — Do Other People Have This Problem?

*According to a 2020 Academy of Implant Dentistry report.

U.S. map graphic showing that over 30 million Americans are missing all teeth in at least one jaw — relevant to full dentures and implant options.

7 Benefits of Dentures

Just one missing tooth can affect the way your smile looks and works. Dr. Schlaikjer may recommend dentures as an excellent way to provide you with benefits like these:
 

Boosts Self-Esteem

Replacing missing teeth with dentures can give you more confidence when meeting new people. In fact, studies show that a complete, healthy-looking smile can make a great first impression in business and social situations. 

 

Restores Oral Functions

A missing tooth or teeth can make eating healthy, crunchy food like nuts, raw fruits, and veggies difficult or painful. Plus, your tongue needs all your teeth to clearly pronounce words. Dentures can restore these simple oral functions.

 

Redistributes Bite Forces

If you have remaining natural teeth, a partial denture can fill in areas where teeth are missing. This can distribute chewing forces evenly so your existing teeth do not get worn down.

 

Rejuvenated Appearance

Missing teeth can give your face an aged, shrunken look. Dentures fill out your cheeks and jawline, which can make you look younger and healthier.

 

Natural-Looking Dental Restorations

Unlike dentures of the past, today’s modern dentures are marvels of engineering customized to fit, look, feel, and function just like natural teeth.

 

Covered by Insurance

Most dental insurance plans will cover some portion of your dentures, making these lifelike restorations more affordable.

 

Stops Shifting Teeth

Sometimes the teeth on either side of a smile gap caused by missing teeth can shift out of place. Filling these gaps with dentures can stop adjacent natural teeth from moving. 

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Why Let Missing Teeth Affect Your Life?

Dreaming of eating, speaking, and smiling without worrying about the discomfort, awkwardness, or embarrassment that missing teeth can cause? Dr. Justin M. Schlaikjer is a leading periodontist in the St. Louis, MO, area who can make your dreams of a fully functional, complete smile a reality.

Dr. Schlaikjer has world-class training, education, and experience in both general dentistry and periodontics, so he can expertly guide you through every step of your denture journey, especially when attaching your dentures to implants. He performs all steps of the implant procedure himself, so there is no need to see an outside oral surgeon.

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