Custom Dentures for a Natural, Confident Smile
Dentistry is all about smiles, and having a confident, healthy, beautiful smile is important even for patients who wear dentures. Our practice provides personalized denture services that meet the needs and comfort levels of our patients. All our patients are unique and we create one-of-a-kind dentures that feel good and look natural.
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.
What are dentures?
Dentures are natural-looking replacement teeth that are removable. There are two types of dentures: full and partial.
- Full dentures are given to patients when all the natural teeth have been removed. Conventional full dentures are placed after the gum tissue has healed, which can take several months. Immediate full dentures are placed immediately after the teeth have been removed and may require frequent adjustments during the first couple of months of use.
- Partial dentures are attached to a metal frame connected to your natural teeth and are used to fill in where permanent teeth have been removed. Partial dentures are considered a removable alternative to bridges.
How do I know if dentures are the right choice for me?
Dentures are not for everyone. If you’re interested in learning more about dentures and want to know whether they are the right choice for you, please schedule an appointment. Our team will be happy to answer any questions you might have, and can determine the best course of treatment for your ongoing dental health.
Caring for your dentures
Just like natural teeth, dentures require daily maintenance to stay clean and keep bacteria from growing inside your mouth. Keep your dentures clean and your smile healthy:
- When handling your dentures, stand over a clean, folded towel or a sink full of water. This way, if you accidentally drop your dentures, they are less likely to break.
- Your dentures are not immune from plaque and tartar build-up, so it’s crucial for you to brush your dentures every day. To brush your dentures, use a soft-bristled brush and gently brush the surfaces, being careful not to break or bend the plastic. Between brushings, it’s worthwhile to rinse your dentures after each meal.
- Use a gentle cleanser to clean your dentures. Many toothpastes, household cleaners, and mouthwashes can be too hard on them, so it is recommended that you use a mild hand or dish soap to get your dentures clean. Be sure to check for the American Dental Association (ADA) seal of approval to choose products that are safe for your dentures, or ask our team about which products may be best for you.
- When you are not wearing your dentures, they need to be kept moist. Dentures that are not kept in a denture-cleaning solution or in water can dry out, lose their shape, or even crack and break. Certain styles of dentures require particular soaking solutions, so be sure to ask us which solution is best for yours.
- Even if you have a full set of dentures, it’s important to keep your gums and tongue clean. Be sure to use a soft-bristled brush to clean your gums and tongue gently every day.
If by chance your dentures break, please contact our practice and schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Broken dentures that don’t fit properly can cause irritation to your gums and mouth. Also, remember to continue scheduling regular dental checkups every six months to make sure your smile stays healthy for many years to come.
