Dentures
Dentures are removable oral appliances that replace missing teeth in your upper jaw, lower jaw or both. They can be made of many different materials depending on the cost and your individual needs.
Dentures offer a number of benefits, including:
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Improved chewing function
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Enhanced appearance
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Improved speech function
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Better nutrition (due to improved chewing function)
Types Of Dentures
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Partial Denture
If you’re missing several or most of your teeth in one or both jaws, partial dentures may be an option. Partial dentures rely on your gums and underlying bone for support. They have special clasps that hook around your remaining natural teeth providing additional stability. We offer metal, acrylic and flexible partial dentures.
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Complete Dentures
Complete denture replaces an entire arch of missing teeth. It rests on your gums and relies on your palate (the roof of your mouth) or lower jawbone ridge for support. You may sometimes need to use denture adhesive to keep your appliance firmly in place. In some cases, an immediate denture may be needed right after extractions/removal of teeth. These are temporary appliances. Once you’ve healed, your dentist will replace them with your final dentures. Your dentist can tell you what to expect in your situation.
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Implant Dentures
Instead of relying on your jawbone ridge and gums for support, implant dentures attach to dental implants. You take them out at night to clean and soak them. They typically offer more stability than traditional dentures because they “snap on” to implants embedded in your jaw. You won’t need denture glue to secure them in your mouth.
How can I take care of my dentures?
Proper care and maintenance helps keep your dentures in good condition.
Here are a few general guidelines to make sure your appliance lasts as long as possible:​​​​
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Remove your dentures at the end of every day to let your gums relax.
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Clean your dentures using a denture brush and paste.
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Soak your dentures overnight in a denture solution.
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Brush your gums any remaining teeth twice a day to remove debris.
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Rinse dentures before putting them back in your mouth.