DENTURE 101

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More than 35 million Americans do not have any teeth

Consequences of Missing Teeth

Consequences of missing teeth include significant nutritional changes, obesity, diabetes, coronary artery disease, and some forms of cancer

Benefits of Dentures

Benefits of dentures include replacing missing teeth, restoring comfort & confidence, making it easier to speak and eat, and filling out facial structure.

The Treatment Process

The treatment process varies slightly between the different options available.  We will go over the treatment process for our premium plus and standard dentures, as well as the process that occurs at denture clinics.

Premium Plus Dentures

Comprehensive evaluation – Exam with Consult & X-rays
Come in for Impressions
Come back to try on denture
“Test Drive” for perfect fit
Check in to make sure there is no jaw pain or difficulty eating. Number of check-ins depends on individual patient.
Make final denture
Receive Denture
Come in as needed to check fit and comfort

Standard Premium Dentures

Comprehensive evaluation – Exam with Consult & X-rays
Come in for Impressions
Come in for a try-in to check bite
Delivery of your temporary
Receive Dentures

Denture Clinic Dentures

One-day turnaround
Dentures are fitted and received by patients same-day

What Are Your Options?

Advantages:

  • Made of durable, long-lasting porcelain
  • Lasts 20+ years
  • Very accurate fit
  • We make needed changes to ensure satisfaction
  • Improved comfort, aesthetics, chewing & speech
  • Most natural look & feel
  • Less expensive in the long-run

Disadvantages:

  • Long lifespan + better materials = higher cost

Advantages:

  • Middle of the line affordability
  • Allows for necessary changes to ensure comfort
  • Looks more natural than those made at clinics

Disadvantages:

  • May require multiple visits to ensure proper fit
  • Made of plastic material – wears down over time
  • Generally lasts 7-10 years

Advantages:

  • Fast, one-day treatment
  • Least expensive denture option

Disadvantages:

  • Cheaper materials aren’t made to last
  • Shorter lifespan
  • Time not taken to ensure proper fit
  • No recourse if you are unhappy with results

Full Dentures

Molded to fit your mouth with comfort and precision, full dentures are used when there are no remaining teeth in your mouth.

Partial Dentures

If you have one or more of your natural teeth remaining, a partial denture may be a suitable option. Partial’s are used to fill in the spaces created by missing teeth and keep your remaining teeth from changing positions.

Implant Retained

Implant dentures are similar to a fixed bridge. Generally, your dentist will place four to six implants on your upper and lower arch. The denture will then be fixed to the implants. These offer more stability then typical dentures and they are not removed every night.

Recovery & Post-Op Recipes

1st Time Denture Patient

For patients who have had teeth extracted, some recovery time will be expected. A soft diet such as soups, jello, pudding, eggs, protein shakes, etc. should be followed for up to 7 to 10 days. Patients should also avoid using straws for the first few days after a tooth extraction.

Denture Replacement Patient

Patients who are simply getting a new denture can usually continue life as normal.

For All Patients

After any treatment or procedure, we will provide personalized instructions on recovery and care.

Recipes

Breakfast

Soups

Main Dishes

Beverages

Desserts

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