Full & Partial Dentures

 

We fashion custom dentures to complete your facial features and lifestyle.

If you are facing the possibility of replacing your teeth with denture, you need to understand how they will impact your lifestyle. We're here to address any concerns you may have about adjusting to your dentures.

 

The Fact About Dentures:

Whether  you are missing some or all of your natural teeth, you can derive many benefits from replacing them with full or partial dentures. Replacement teeth help fill out your smile by giving support to the cheeks and lips. Replacement teeth create a more youthful, vibrant appearance by holding up facial muscles and aiding in speaking, chewing,  swallowing and smiling.

 

Will I experience changes in the way I speak or chew?

You may find that you occasionally bite your tongue or cheek until you get used to having these spaces filled. Initially, you may want to choose a soft or liquid diet, making sure to avoid sticky or hard foods. Cutting food into smaller bites can be helpful. With full dentures you may also find it helpful to chew off bits of food from the side, rather than directly from the front.

 

You may also notice some salivary and taste changes associates with your replacement teeth. These are to be expected when a new prosthesis is introduced. With time, you will adjust to these changes and will feel a high degree of confidence and comfort when speaking and chewing.

 

How long will it take to get used to replacement teeth?

Ease in adapting to new teeth varies from person to person. Those who choose to undergo full extractions and have dentures in until the postoperative appointment scheduled for the following day. Especially during the healing, the dentures should be left in the mouth most of the time, because they act as a "bandage," giving support to the oral tissues.

After the initial healing, your dentures should be removed upon retiring every evening. Remember that, if the appliance is removed, it must not be allowed to dry out, as this causes the material to shrink or distort. Always soak the removable teeth in a denture cleansing solution or cool water, before returning them to your mouth.

 

How do I care for my new teeth?

To clean your dentures, you should use a toothbrush specially designed for dentures and denture cleaner. Regular toothpaste should not be used, because it may be too abrasive for dentures. After removing and cleaning the prosthesis, rinse it and submerge it in a denture-cleaning solution.

 

If you wear a partial denture, make certain when you floss and brush your natural teeth. Make sure you take special care to clean the area around the claps, as trapped food particles, combined with salivary acids and bacteria may cause these abutment teeth to be more susceptible to decay. Even with full dentures, you need to take care of your mouth. Each morning, brush your gums, tongue, and palate with a soft-bristled brush before you put in your dentures. A well-fitted appliance will adhere to the oral tissues with the natural aid of saliva. Using a denture adhesive may make the fit worse! Check with us before routinely using any denture adhesive material.

 

Should I make minor denture repairs at home?

It is best that you return to our office for repairs and adjustments as they become necessary.  It is often possible for us to repair, reline or replace a denture tooth at the office while you wait. At the same time, your denture can also be checked for fit and your mouth can be examined to ensure that all the tissues are healthy.

 

How often should I return for care?

After the initial placement and fitting, you may require minor adjustments. After that, you should return so we can examine the soft tissues underneath the replacement teeth to ensure they are healthy. If you have some natural teeth remaining, you should return for ongoing dental care to ensure that you retain these teeth for a lifetime.

 

What about dentures and dental implants?

Dental implants are the permanent way for you to replace missing teeth, with a look and feel that's very close to natural teeth. Implants are metal posts or frames surgically places into the bone beneath your gums. These fuse with the jawbone providing stable support artificial teeth, preventing partial or full dentures from shifting in your mouth. Dental implants can give you denture stability, confidence and your natural bite. Ask us about dental implants.

 

Final Word:

Dentures aren't what they used to be. New advances in dentistry enable us to improve the fit, comfort and appearance of dentures.

Using the latest, most advanced techniques to assure comfortable fit and natural appearance, we will review your health history, make a thorough oral examination and take proper records and measurements before prescribing your prosthesis. We work only with the most reputable laboratories trained to fashion custom teeth to complement your facial features and lifestyle. We'd love to talk with you about it!