Why Would I Need a Denture or Partial Denture?

6 Reasons a Denture or Partial Denture may be the best option if you are looking to:

Affordable Way to Replace Multiple Lost Teeth

Chewing Efficiency

While we recommend a “clip-in denture” that is secured with implants, dentures that involve scanning improve the odds of having a denture that fits much better than your current denture or a “relined” denture that has been fitted over an over through the years.

Esthetics

Have a full smile when speaking or smiling.

An Existing Ill-Fitting Denture

If your denture is supported only by your gums (i.e. without Implants) a new denture may be necessary as bone loss and gums follow.

Missing Second Molars

If your farthest tooth back in the mouth (typically second molar) is missing, and a dental bridge is no longer an option, a partial denture may be your best option.

If dental implants are no longer possible/feasible without extensive bone grafting

You may have gone so long that an extensive surgery would be necessary to achieve an implant-stabilized denture. Sometimes a remade denture with a better fit is the best option at that point.

Why Should I Choose Open Late Dentistry For My Partial / Full Denture?

Have you recently fractured your denture or are looking for a denture that is custom-scanned for your tissue for maximum fit and comfort? Welcome to the next level of dental care that uses optical scanning to give you a denture that starts with the end in mind. Please read on!

A partial denture is necessary when several teeth are lost that are not adjacent to each other. It consists of replacement teeth where necessary that are supported by a comfortable base that rests along your dental ridge.

Some partials may also include small, hidden clasps for increased stability. If you’ve lost all of your teeth on the upper or lower dental ridge, then a complete denture can be fashioned to replace them all and completely rebuild your smile.

We Save You TIME!

Dentures are conventionally made in 5 to 6 visits using trays with “goop” that is antiquated and time consuming, requiring you to come back time and again for a denture that may or may not fit and has a fudge factor built in. We use techniques that cut down on the number of times you need to come to our office.

A Great ATMOSPHERE

Our hospitality will put as big of a smile on your face as your finished result.

From the moment you start the process, a friendly face will always be there to answer your questions about treatment and guide you through the process of transforming your smile.

PRECISE Results

We work with our Dental Lab using our 3D Scanner In-House to take your bite into consideration when considering where your teeth will end up so you avoid costly dental repairs after treatment is complete.

Small-Town CELINA CONVENIENCE

Have issues along the way? We are right next door, Celina Neighbor!

Big-City TECHNOLOGY in Your Back Yard

3D Scanning is Used With Digital Photography to convey to You and the Dental Lab exactly what the expectation is from your new Dental Crown

Dental Bridge Vs. Partial / Full Denture?

Partials and dentures are removable and not glued in with dental cement.

Therefore, they are not the first choice for dental providers in instances where patients can not keep up with them.

Implant Supported Dentures and Implant Supported Full Arch Hybrids are another option, however require more time and cost. Details can be found HERE

Immediate Dentures are a fantastic option for those patients with years of bone loss and mobile teeth in an entire arch that need extraction due to infection.

Instead of having a patient wait weeks after extractions and healing, an Immediate Denture is fabricated from a 3D Scan in our office that is sent to our dental lab.

On the day of surgery, the immediate denture is delivered after the teeth are pulled, so the patient is never without teeth.

It acts as a bandage to contain any swelling and requires reline after bone remodeling has taken place (typically 6 months).

A Great ATMOSPHERE

As we guide you through the process of alleviating Dental Pain, our hospitality will put a Smile on Your face!

Denture and Partial F.A.Q.'s

How much does it cost?

Depends on the Insurance.

Can I eat normally with dentures?

Most patients need to learn how to use dentures properly and as a result, it takes a little time to get used to them. After a while, you should be able to eat fairly normally, but it may take more time to get comfortable with harder foods or sticky foods.

Can I sleep in my dentures?

Yes, you can wear your dentures at night but it is preferred that they be removed. You should remove your dentures at night and this will give your gums and bone a chance to relax from the pressure of the denture during the day. If you need to wear your dentures for social reasons or to prevent your jaws from over closing, you should find time during the day to properly clean your mouth and your prostheses. You should never wear your dentures 24 hours a day without preforming proper oral hygiene. Dentures should be cleaned at night and stored in water during the night.

Are there any foods that I should avoid after getting my dentures?

Things such as ice cubes and steak bones or ribs, chicken bones, pizza crust or hard crusty bread like bagels, there are no real restrictions. In fact, I never advise people not to eat bagels and such but, to be careful around the crusty parts. The angle that you bring your teeth together in the front may potentially lead to fracture. All foods are essentially doable with practice.