Custom Dentures to Restore Your Smile

When teeth are missing, everyday activities like eating and speaking can feel challenging. Dentures are a practical solution for patients who are not candidates for implants, prefer a removable option, or want a more affordable way to rebuild their smile.

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Benefits of Modern Dentures

Today’s dentures are lighter, more natural-looking, and more comfortable than ever before. With careful planning and adjustments, they can greatly improve quality of life.

• Restored Function Allows you to chew and speak more comfortably each day.
• Improved Appearance Fills gaps, supports facial contours, and enhances your smile. Helps reduce a “sunken” look
• Versatile Options Choices include full, partial, immediate, and implant-supported designs.

Immediate Dentures

Immediate dentures are placed the same day your remaining teeth are removed. They allow you to leave the office with teeth in place instead of waiting for your gums to heal first. Because the gums and bone reshape during healing, immediate dentures typically require more frequent adjustments and are often considered a temporary solution before a final set is made.

Full Dentures

Full dentures are used when all teeth in the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both are missing. After extractions, the gums usually heal for several weeks before the final dentures are fabricated. Full dentures rest on the gums and are custom-shaped to fit your mouth, restore your bite, and provide a natural appearance.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are recommended when some natural teeth remain. They use a gum-colored base and replacement teeth that attach around your existing teeth, sometimes with a discreet metal framework or precision attachments. Partials help prevent remaining teeth from drifting and help maintain proper alignment.

Implant-Supported Dentures

Implant-supported dentures attach to dental implants for added stability. They can be designed as removable overdentures that snap onto implants or as fixed dentures that stay in place. This option greatly reduces slipping and improves chewing strength compared to traditional removable dentures.

The Denture Process at Pacific Dental Care

The process typically takes several visits. We begin with a thorough exam and discuss which type of denture best fits your needs. Impressions and measurements are taken, and wax or trial dentures may be used to fine-tune the fit, bite, and appearance before the final appliance is made. After delivery, follow-up visits allow us to make any needed adjustments.

• Detailed impressions and bite registration
• Try-in appointments to refine fit and appearance
• Final denture fabrication using quality materials
• Adjustments after delivery for added comfort

Adjusting to Life with Dentures

New dentures can feel unusual at first. Your cheeks and tongue need time to adapt, and speech may sound different initially. Starting with softer foods and cutting food into smaller pieces can make chewing easier as you adjust. With practice and minor adjustments, most patients become comfortable and confident with their dentures.

• Practice Speaking Reading aloud at home can help your tongue adapt more quickly.
• Be Patient with Eating Begin with soft foods and gradually reintroduce a wider variety.
• Maintain Fit & Comfort Schedule adjustments if you notice sore spots, looseness, or rubbing.

If you are ready to replace missing teeth or upgrade an older denture, call our office or contact our team to schedule a consultation.