Dentures

Dentures (also referred to as plates, or false teeth) have been used for generations to replace missing teeth.  Whether missing one tooth or all of your teeth, there is a denture that suits your needs temporarily or permanently.  When some teeth remain, we often refer to a denture to replace the missing teeth as a Partial Denture.  When all of the teeth are missing on one arch (top or bottom), we refer to this type of denture as a Full Denture or Complete Denture.  Dentures may be a temporary or long term solution for missing teeth.  When worn as a long term prosthesis, it is important to have your dentures relined periodically to ensure proper fit.  Your gums and jaw bones will change and shrink over time.  When your denture starts to feel loose (every 1-2 years), have your denture relined.  When Implants are part of your treatment, we often use a type of temporary denture to hold the space of the missing teeth.  This type of denture is commonly referred to as a Flipper. 

Please refer to the following for Denture Care Instructions:

Getting a New Denture

 

Getting a new denture is like getting a new pair of shoes.  It is important to break them in gently.  Take is slow, start with soft, easy to chew foods and don’t irritate the tissue.

 

It is normal to experience some discomfort with any new denture for several days.  

 

 

Getting an Immediate Denture (Denture seated immediately after extractions)