Custom Dentures
Enhance Your Oral Health And Function With Dentures
Custom dentures can restore missing teeth, improve facial support, and help you eat, speak, and smile with greater confidence.
Missing teeth can take a toll on one’s confidence and quality of life, making it difficult to smile, eat, and speak with ease. Thankfully, modern dentistry has provided us with effective solutions to restore missing teeth, including dentures and permanent dentures. Dentures are a removable replacement for missing teeth that not only restore your smile but also enhance your oral health and function. Whether you need a complete set of dentures or just a partial one, you can rely on them to give you a natural-looking and comfortable fit. Permanent dentures, on the other hand, are a non-removable solution that can be attached to dental implants or remaining natural teeth, providing a secure and stable fit that feels and functions like natural teeth. Regardless of which option you choose, dentures and permanent dentures can help you regain your confidence and improve your quality of life.
What Are Dentures?
- Replace several or all missing teeth.
- Help restore facial support and appearance.
- Improve chewing and speaking comfort.
- Can be removable or implant-supported.
What Are the Different Types of Dentures?
Complete Dentures
Complete dentures replace all natural teeth in the upper or lower jaw and are custom-made to fit your mouth.
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures replace one or several missing teeth while attaching to remaining teeth for support.
Immediate Dentures
Immediate dentures are placed after extractions so patients do not have to go without teeth during healing.
Overdentures
Implant-Supported Dentures
Snap-In Dentures
What Should I Expect When Being Fitted for Dentures?
The process begins with an exam of your remaining teeth, gums, jaw structure, and the roof of your mouth. Your dentist may take impressions or scans to create a custom fit that feels comfortable and secure.
Once your denture is made, your dentist will check the fit, make adjustments, and guide you through the adaptation period. It is normal to need minor adjustments as your mouth gets used to your new dentures.
Comprehensive exam and impressions.
Custom design for fit and appearance.
Adjustments for comfort and stability.
Guidance on care, cleaning, and daily use.
How the Denture Fitting Process Works
Custom dentures are created through a careful process that focuses on comfort, appearance, stability, and function.
Exam
Your dentist evaluates your teeth, gums, bite, and oral health needs.
Impressions
Impressions or scans are taken to design a custom denture fit.
Try-In
Your bite, smile shape, and denture appearance may be reviewed.
Final Fit
Your final dentures are adjusted for comfort, stability, and function.
Custom Dentures FAQs
To care for your dentures, you should brush them daily with a soft-bristled brush and mild soap, rinse them thoroughly, and store them in water or denture solution when not in use.
It is generally recommended to remove dentures at night to give your gums and jawbone a chance to rest and to allow for proper cleaning and maintenance.
The lifespan of dentures can vary depending on the type, material, and frequency of use, but they typically last between 5-10 years.
The cost of dentures can vary depending on several factors, such as the type, materials, and the complexity of the fabrication process. At Alla Rapoport DDS we will provide you with a cost estimate based on your individual needs.
Yes, dentures can often be repaired if they become damaged or broken. Your dentist can assess the damage and recommend the appropriate repair method.
It is common to experience some changes in speech patterns when adjusting to new dentures, but with practice, most people can speak normally.
Yes. At our Reseda dental office we offer dentures to patients that live in Reseda and the surrounding area. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment.
Why Patients Love Dr. Alla Rapoport
Patients trust Dr. Alla Rapoport for gentle care, personalized treatment, and healthy smiles for the whole family.
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