While preserving natural teeth is always our goal, some patients may lose teeth due to gum disease, decay, or injury. Dentures are removable appliances designed to replace missing teeth, restoring both function and appearance. They make it easier to eat and speak, which can have a significant impact on overall health and nutrition.
Dentures also help maintain facial structure and enhance your smile. Without teeth, facial muscles can sag, giving an older appearance. Dentures can be customized to closely resemble your natural teeth—or even improve your smile.
Conventional Dentures: Made after teeth are removed and gums have healed, typically over several months. A “wax try-in” appointment allows both you and Dr. Huggins to approve the fit and appearance before final processing.
Immediate Dentures: Placed the same day teeth are removed, so you never go without teeth. After about six months, adjustments or relining may be necessary to account for healing and changes in the gums.
Overdentures: Fit over remaining teeth or implants, preserving jawbone and providing extra stability.
Partials: Removable appliances that clasp around remaining teeth, filling gaps while protecting the remaining natural teeth.
New dentures may feel awkward at first, similar to breaking in new shoes. Your tongue, cheeks, and jaw muscles need time to adapt. Minor soreness and irritation are normal, and adjustments are expected.
As the jawbone naturally resorbs over time, dentures may become loose and require relines, where new acrylic is processed inside the denture to fit the updated ridge shape.
Even with dentures, oral hygiene remains important. Brushing the gums, tongue, and roof of the mouth with a soft-bristled brush helps stimulate circulation, remove plaque, and keep tissues healthy.
If you’re missing teeth or struggling with loose dentures, Dr. Huggins and her team are here to help you find the right solution. Whether you need a full set of dentures, a partial, or a reline, we’ll ensure you leave our office with a natural, confident smile.
📞 Call 662.655.2566 to schedule your denture consultation today!
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