Smile and Eat With Confidence With Custom Dentures
Missing teeth can make everyday activities like eating and speaking more difficult. Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth that can restore the appearance of your smile and help you enjoy daily life more comfortably.
At Harvest Hills Family Dental, we take the time to understand your needs and discuss denture options that suit your oral health, lifestyle, and preferences. Our team can help you plan for a comfortable fit and natural-looking appearance.
What Are Dentures?
Dentures are custom-made appliances that replace some or all missing teeth. Full dentures replace an entire upper or lower arch, while partial dentures fill gaps when some natural teeth remain. Depending on your needs, implant-supported options may also be available.
Benefits of Dentures
- Replace multiple missing teeth
- Improve the appearance of your smile
- Help support speech and chewing
- Custom-made for your mouth
- Available as full, partial, and some implant-supported options
What To Expect
We begin with an examination of your teeth, gums, and jaw to determine the type of denture that may work best. We discuss your expectations, existing teeth, and any dental treatment needed before fitting dentures.
Measurements, impressions, or digital scans are used to design your dentures. One or more fitting appointments may be needed to check their shape, tooth position, bite, and appearance before completion.
Once your dentures are ready, we explain how to insert, remove, and clean them. Follow-up adjustments are common, especially as your mouth adapts or changes shape over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about dentures, treatment, and what to expect.
Possibly. The shape of your gums and jawbone can change over time, affecting fit. Periodic adjustments, relining, or replacement may be needed. Do not attempt to adjust or repair dentures yourself.
Remove and clean dentures daily with a denture brush and appropriate cleanser, and brush your gums, tongue, and any natural teeth. Most dentures should be removed overnight and stored as directed by your dental team. Avoid hot water, which can distort some denture materials.
Dentures can help improve chewing, but they do not function exactly like natural teeth. Start with softer foods, take smaller bites, and chew evenly on both sides. Your comfort and food choices usually improve with practice, although some foods may remain difficult.
It is normal for new dentures to feel unfamiliar. You may notice extra saliva, minor sore spots, or changes in speech while you adjust. Follow-up visits allow your dental team to make adjustments if they rub or feel unstable.
Full dentures replace all teeth in the upper or lower arch. Partial dentures replace several missing teeth while fitting around remaining natural teeth. Your dentist can recommend an option based on how many teeth are missing and the condition of the teeth and gums.
