A denture replaces a full arch or fills the gaps left by several missing teeth. Made and fitted properly it restores chewing, speech and the support your lips and cheeks lost along with the teeth — the last of which people rarely think about until it has gone.
The honest limitation of a conventional denture is that it rests on the gum, and the gum ridge underneath keeps changing shape for years after teeth are lost. That is why a denture that fitted well at first begins to move, and why relines and adjustments are part of owning one rather than a sign that something was done badly. Come in when something rubs instead of putting up with it.
If a lower denture has been a fight, ask us about anchoring one to implants. It stays where you put it, and for most people it is the difference between tolerating a denture and forgetting they are wearing it.
Common questions
How long before they feel normal?
A few weeks for most people. Speech and eating both take practice, and the first days feeling strange is expected rather than a bad sign.
Will they need adjusting later?
Yes. Gums change shape over the years, so relines and small adjustments are normal maintenance.
What is the difference from implant dentures?
A conventional denture rests on the gum; an implant-supported one clips onto implants placed in the jaw, so it does not move. We can go through the cost and what your bone will support.
Questions about dentures?
Call the office and ask. We'd rather talk it through than have you guess from a website.