Dentures

Why Should I Have Missing Teeth Replaced?

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 0ut your face by giving support to the cheeks and lips. This creates a more youthful, vibrant appearance by holding up facial muscles and also aids in speaking, chewing, swallowing and smiling.

Will Chewing And Speaking Be Different?

Somewhat. At first you may find that you bite your tongue or cheek occasionally. This is normal, as these spaces have now been filled. At first, you may choose a soft or liquid diet, making sure to avoid sticky or hard foods. Cutting food in to smaller bites can be helpful at first. With full dentures you may also find it helpful to chew off bits of food from the side, rather than directly from the front.

What About Quality?

It's true, fees for dentures may vary significantly from office to office. Only a trained, licensed dentist is legally qualified to design replacement teeth.

A reputable dentist will review your health history, make a thorough oral examination and take proper records and measurements before prescribing your prosthesis. We work only with reputable laboratories trained to fashion custom teeth to complement your facial features and lifestyle.

Beware of tooth replacements offered at a substantially reduced fee. As with anything else, you get what you pay for.

How Long Will It Take To Get Used To Dentures?

Every patient is different. Some patients adapt immediately. For others, it takes a little longer. Patients who choose to undergo full extractions and have immediate dentures placed should leave the dentures in until the postoperative appointment scheduled for the following day.

Especially while healing takes place, the dentures should be left in most of the time, because the immediate denture acts as a "bandage", giving support to the oral tissues as they heal.

You may also require that the immediate dentures be relined within four to six months. This is to accommodate the space created by shrinkage of the supporting bone tissue during healing.

Eventually, patients may choose to remove artificial appliance upon retiring every evening.

How Often Should I Return For Care?

That depends upon the recommendation of your dentist. After the initial placement and fitting, you may require minor adjustments. After that, you should return for examination of the soft tissues to ensure that your oral tissues are healthy underneath the replacement teeth.

If you have some natural teeth remaining, you should return for routine recall care to ensure that you retain these teeth for a lifetime.

We wish you the best with your new smile. If you have any questions about your new prosthesis, just ask.

Should I Make Minor Repairs At Home?

Probably not. While many over-the-counter denture repair kits are available, it is best that you return to the office for professional dental care.

With today's advances in dentistry, it is often possible for your dentist to repair, reline or replace a denture tooth at the office while you wait. At this time your denture can also be checked for fit and your mouth can be examined to ensure that all the tissues are healthy.