Juno Beach Office:
Restore Your Smile with Dentures
At our practice, we believe dentistry is all about smiles. A confident, healthy, and natural-looking smile is important—even for patients who wear dentures. That’s why we offer personalized denture services tailored to each patient’s unique needs and comfort. Every set of dentures we create is custom-designed to look natural, feel comfortable, and help you smile with confidence.
First Visit: Dentures
A first visit for dentures focuses on evaluating oral health, jaw structure, and tooth loss to determine the best option. Digital scans or impressions may be taken to begin planning. Patients receive guidance on denture types, fit, and expectations, helping them understand the process and next steps clearly.
Removable Complete Dentures
Removable complete dentures replace all missing teeth in the upper or lower arch. Custom-designed for comfort and fit, they restore appearance, support facial structure, and improve basic functions like speaking and eating. Regular adjustments and proper care help maintain stability and long-term comfort.
Removable Partial Dentures
Removable partial dentures replace several missing teeth while using remaining natural teeth for support. Designed for a secure fit, they help restore chewing ability, maintain alignment, and improve appearance. Proper care and regular checkups help ensure comfort, function, and long-term stability.
Temporary Flipper
A temporary flipper is a lightweight, removable appliance used to replace one or more missing teeth while a permanent solution is being prepared. It helps maintain appearance and basic function, allowing patients to speak and smile with confidence during the transition period.
Immediate Denture
An immediate denture is placed on the same day teeth are removed, allowing patients to leave with a full smile. It helps maintain appearance and basic function during healing. As the gums and bone adjust, follow-up visits are needed to refine the fit and ensure ongoing comfort.
Denture Reline
A denture reline adjusts the inner surface of a denture to improve fit after changes in the gums and bone. Over time, natural shifts can cause looseness or discomfort. Relining helps restore stability, enhance comfort, and ensure the denture continues to function properly.
Alveoplasty
Alveoplasty is a minor surgical procedure that reshapes and smooths the jawbone, often after tooth removal. It creates a more even surface for dentures or other restorations to fit comfortably. This step helps improve stability, reduce irritation, and support better long-term function.
Post-Operative Instructions for Immediate Dentures
Post-operative instructions for immediate dentures focus on protecting the gums and supporting healing after tooth removal. Patients are advised to keep the denture in place as directed, follow a soft diet, maintain gentle cleaning, and attend follow-up visits. These steps help reduce swelling and improve fit as healing progresses.
Post-Operative Instructions for Dentures
Post-operative instructions for dentures focus on helping patients adjust comfortably to their new appliance. Guidance includes removing dentures as advised, cleaning them daily, eating soft foods initially, and allowing gums to rest. Following these steps helps reduce soreness, improve fit, and support long-term function.
Home Maintenance for Dentures
Home maintenance for dentures focuses on keeping them clean, comfortable, and well-fitting. Patients are guided to brush dentures daily, soak them as recommended, and handle them carefully to avoid damage. Regular care helps prevent odor, irritation, and buildup while supporting long-term function and oral health.
All About Dentures
Dentures are removable, natural-looking replacement teeth. They come in two types: full dentures, which replace all teeth, and partial dentures, which replace only some missing teeth.
- Full Dentures – These are used when all natural teeth are missing. Conventional full dentures are fitted after the gums have fully healed, which can take several months. Immediate full dentures are placed right after tooth removal and may need frequent adjustments during the first few months.
- Partial Dentures – These attach to a metal framework that connects to your remaining natural teeth, filling in the spaces left by missing teeth. Partial dentures offer a removable alternative to dental bridges.
Am I a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Dentures aren’t the right solution for everyone. If you’re curious about dentures and want to see if they’re a good fit for you, schedule a consultation with us. Our team will answer all your questions and help determine the best treatment plan to maintain your long-term dental health.
Maintaining Your Dentures
Like natural teeth, dentures need daily care to stay clean and prevent bacteria buildup. Follow these tips to keep your dentures and your smile healthy:
- Handle with care: Always hold your dentures over a folded towel or a sink filled with water to prevent damage if they are dropped.
- Brush daily: Dentures can collect plaque and tartar, so brush all surfaces gently with a soft-bristled brush. Rinse them after every meal to keep them clean between brushings.
- Use gentle cleansers: Avoid regular toothpaste or harsh household cleaners. Use mild hand or dish soap, or ADA-approved denture cleaners. Ask our team if you’re unsure which products are safe for your dentures.
- Keep them moist: Store dentures in water or a denture-soaking solution when not in use to prevent drying, warping, or cracking. Some dentures require specific solutions, so check with our team for guidance.
- Care for your mouth: Even with full dentures, clean your gums and tongue daily with a soft-bristled brush to maintain healthy oral tissues.
If your dentures break, contact our office and schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Ill-fitting or damaged dentures can irritate your gums and mouth. Don’t forget to keep up with regular dental checkups every six months to maintain a healthy, comfortable smile for years to come.
