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Restore Your Smile With Custom Dentures
Losing multiple teeth, or an entire arch, can affect far more than your appearance. It can make everyday tasks like eating and speaking more difficult, and over time, it can even affect the shape of your face as your jawbone changes without teeth to support it. Dentures offer a time-tested, effective solution for replacing missing teeth, restoring both the function and appearance of a full, healthy smile.
At Oregon Smile Care Center, we offer several types of dentures to match your specific needs, from a complete arch replacement to a partial denture that fills in gaps around your remaining natural teeth. Whether you're looking for a traditional removable option or a more secure implant-supported solution, our team will help you find the right fit for your lifestyle and long-term oral health.
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What Are Dentures
Dentures are removable, custom-made appliances designed to replace missing teeth and restore the appearance and function of a natural smile. Made from a combination of durable acrylic for the base and lifelike materials for the teeth themselves, dentures are custom-fitted to the unique shape of your mouth. Depending on your needs, dentures can replace an entire arch of teeth, a partial section, or be anchored more securely with the support of dental implants, giving you a solution tailored to the extent of your tooth loss.
Types of Dentures We Offer
Not every patient's needs are the same, which is why we offer a range of denture options:
- Traditional Full Dentures: If you're missing a complete arch of teeth, full dentures can fill that empty space in your smile, restoring both appearance and function.
- Partial Dentures: If you're missing multiple teeth but still have some healthy teeth remaining, partial dentures can close the gaps while working alongside your natural teeth.
- Implant-Supported and Implant-Retained Dentures: Dental implants take the place of the roots of missing teeth. They can make a denture stable, strong, and secure, so it functions like healthy, natural teeth. You can even eliminate the need for adhesives with this option.
- Temporary Dentures: While your permanent set of teeth is being made, temporary dentures can keep you smiling and functioning normally in the meantime.
Are You a Candidate for Dentures
Dentures may be the right solution if you're missing several teeth, an entire arch, or all of your teeth. Patients who aren't candidates for other tooth replacement options, or who prefer a removable solution, often find dentures to be a practical and effective choice. During your consultation, our team will evaluate your gum health, remaining teeth, and jawbone structure to help determine which type of denture will work best for your needs.
Your Denture Journey, Step by Step
Getting dentures is a collaborative process designed to give you a comfortable, natural-looking result. Here's what to expect:
Initial Consultation
We evaluate your oral health, remaining teeth, and goals to determine which type of denture is right for you.
Preparation
If any teeth need to be removed before your dentures can be made, this step is completed first, along with any necessary healing time.
Impressions and Measurements
Detailed impressions of your mouth are taken to ensure your dentures fit comfortably and function properly.
Implant Placement, if Applicable
For implant-supported dentures, implants are placed in the jawbone and given time to heal and integrate before the denture is attached.
Fitting Your Dentures
Once your custom dentures are ready, we fit them carefully, making any adjustments needed for comfort and a natural bite.
Follow-Up Adjustments
As your mouth adjusts to your new dentures, we may make additional refinements to ensure a comfortable, secure fit.
Adjusting to Life With Dentures
Getting used to new dentures takes a bit of time, and that's completely normal. Many patients notice some initial adjustment with speaking or eating certain foods, which typically improves within a few weeks as your mouth adapts. Starting with softer foods and practicing reading aloud can help speed up the adjustment period. Our team is available throughout this process to address any discomfort or fit issues that come up along the way.
Caring for Your Dentures
Proper care helps your dentures last longer and keeps your mouth healthy. Dentures should be removed and cleaned daily to prevent buildup, and they should be stored in water or a denture solution overnight to maintain their shape. If you have implant-supported dentures, maintaining good oral hygiene around the implants is just as important as caring for the denture itself. Routine checkups allow our team to monitor the fit and condition of your dentures over time, making adjustments as needed.
Get Back to Smiling With Confidence
Whether you need a full set of dentures, a partial option, or an implant-supported solution, our team is here to help you restore your smile and your confidence. Call Oregon Smile Care Center today to schedule your denture consultation.
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