You may need a prosthetic appliance if you’re missing a lot of your teeth. In some cases, extractions may be needed to remove loose or severely decayed teeth before a denture can be made for you. These dentures are made to not only fill in your smile and cheeks, but to help in improving functionality so that you can finally enjoy your favorite foods with ease. They can last for many years with proper care and can be easily replaced when needed.

We can perform an examination to determine if you’d benefit from either a full or partial denture. The majority of patients who need either of these prosthetic appliances can safely and easily have one made specifically for their mouth. The procedure often requires several visits to ensure the denture fits and feels as comfortable as possible. If you have severely decayed or loose teeth, we may suggest having them extracted before placing a denture.

You will come into our office for impressions. These impressions are essential in creating a prosthesis that fits your mouth perfectly. You will then come back into the office for a second appointment and to have the denture fitted. We’ll need to make small adjustments to improve the fit and feel of the appliance. You may need to come in for one or two subsequent visits if more adjustments are needed. It is important that you remove your denture each night to properly clean it and remove plaque and odors.

If you think you may need either a full or partial denture, call our office today and we will be happy to answer your questions.