Dentures
Restore Your Smile and Confidence
A stunning smile can boost confidence, enhance facial aesthetics, and leave a memorable impression. At Gramercy Dental Group, our veneers offer a long-lasting, minimally invasive way to transform your teeth into a radiant, picture-perfect smile. Whether your teeth are discolored, chipped, misaligned, or unevenly spaced, this cosmetic treatment can provide a beautiful, natural-looking result.
What are Dentures?
Removable prosthetic devices replace missing teeth and surrounding tissue. They are designed to restore both functionality and aesthetics, allowing patients to chew, speak, and smile with confidence. Today’s options are more advanced than ever, offering enhanced fit, durability, and a lifelike appearance.
There are several types of dentures, including:
- Complete Dentures – Replace all teeth in the upper and/or lower jaw.
- Partial Dentures – Replace multiple missing teeth while preserving existing natural teeth.
- Implant-Supported Options – A more secure and stable alternative that attaches to dental implants.
- Immediate Options – Provided immediately after extractions, so you never have to be without teeth.
During a consultation, our dental team will assess your oral health and help determine which type of denture best fits your needs.
Types of Dentures and Their Benefits
The right denture depends on how many teeth you are missing and how stable you want your new teeth to feel. Your consultation includes a look at your oral health and jaw so your dental team can help you choose. Here are the main options.
Complete (Full) Dentures
Full dentures replace all the teeth in an upper or lower arch. They are custom-made to look like natural teeth and help you eat and speak normally.
Benefits:
- Restores a full smile
- Supports your facial structure
- Helps you eat and speak with ease
- Custom-fit for comfort
Modern lightweight materials help full dentures feel comfortable and look natural.
Dentures Can Improve Facial Appearance and Self-Confidence
Full dentures are matched to your smile and bite, which helps support your face and boost your confidence. You choose the shape, size, and color of your new teeth so they look natural.
American College of Prosthodontists, “Dentures”
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures fill gaps when you still have some natural teeth. They help keep your remaining teeth from shifting and rest on a metal or flexible framework that blends with your gums.
Benefits:
- Protects your remaining natural teeth
- Fits securely and comfortably
- Easier to get used to than full dentures
- Costs less than implants or bridges
Modern designs blend in with your natural teeth.
Remaining Teeth May Shift Around a Missing Tooth
When a gap is left open, nearby teeth can drift into the space. A partial denture fills that gap and helps keep your natural teeth in place.
“Remaining teeth may shift and in some cases, bone loss can occur around a missing tooth.”
American Dental Association, MouthHealthy, “Missing Teeth”
Implant-Supported Dentures
Implant-supported dentures snap onto dental implants, so they stay in place while you eat or speak.
Benefits:
- Helps prevent bone loss
- Gives a secure fit that will not slip
- Feels more like natural teeth
- No denture adhesive needed
Many patients find them a strong long-term option compared with removable dentures.
Attaching Dentures to Implants Improves Their Stability
Snapping a denture onto dental implants keeps it from slipping when you chew or talk. It also means you no longer need adhesive to hold it in place.
American College of Prosthodontists, “Dentures FAQs”
Immediate Dentures
If teeth need to be removed, immediate dentures let you leave with a full smile the same day. They help you look and eat normally while your gums heal.
Benefits:
- You never go without teeth
- Helps protect healing gums
- Eases the move to permanent dentures
As your gums heal and change shape, adjustments may be needed before you move to a permanent option.
You Do Not Have to Go Without Teeth While You Heal
Immediate dentures are placed the same day your teeth are removed, so you leave with a full smile. As your gums heal after the extraction, follow-up visits allow adjustments for a comfortable fit.
“You don’t have to be without teeth during the healing period”
American Dental Association, MouthHealthy, “Dentures”
The Hidden Risks of Delaying Dentures
Missing teeth affect more than your smile, and the effects can grow the longer you wait. Here is how putting off dentures can affect your budget, your health, and your safety.
The Financial Risk of Waiting Too Long
When gaps are left open, nearby teeth can shift and bone can shrink, which may make future treatment more involved and costly. Dentures do not have to strain your budget, either. The office accepts most major dental insurance plans and offers payment options, including financing through CareCredit, Sunbit, and Cherry.
The Health Risk of Living With Missing Teeth
Without enough teeth, chewing and speaking can become harder, and you may start avoiding some foods. If you worry dentures will feel bulky, they are custom-made from precise digital or traditional impressions for a comfortable fit. Your consultation includes a look at your oral health and jaw so the right type is chosen for you.
The Safety Risk of Putting Off Treatment
Gaps and shifting teeth can make chewing uneven and put extra strain on the teeth you have left. New dentures are fitted and adjusted for comfort before you leave. Regular follow-up visits and care instructions help them keep fitting well over time.
Caring for Your Dentures
Proper care ensures longevity, comfort, and oral health. Here’s how to keep your dental appliances in top condition:
- Clean daily – Brush with a soft denture brush and soak in a denture solution overnight.
- Handle with care – Avoid dropping them, as they can break.
- Keep gums healthy – Brush your gums, tongue, and palate daily.
- Schedule regular checkups – Ensure continued fit and function.
Patients often ask whether their diet will be affected. While some adjustments may be needed initially, most patients can eat a wide variety of foods once they adapt to their new dental appliances.
Restore Your Smile With Our Dentures
If you’re missing teeth and want a comfortable, natural-looking, and affordable solution, dentures may be the perfect choice. At Gramercy Dental Group, we create custom-designed restorations that bring back your smile, confidence, and oral function.
Call us today to schedule a consultation and start your journey to a complete, beautiful smile!
Frequently Asked Questions About Dentures
Will dentures look natural?
Yes! Modern dentures are designed to look and feel like real teeth, with customized shapes, shades, and translucency for a lifelike appearance.
Are dentures uncomfortable?
There is an adjustment period, but well-made dentures should fit comfortably. Implant-supported dentures offer additional stability for enhanced comfort.
Can I eat normally with dentures?
Yes! While it takes some time to adjust, most patients return to eating a wide variety of foods. Tough or sticky foods may require extra care.
How long do dentures last?
With proper care, dentures typically last 5-10 years before needing replacement or relining due to normal wear and gum changes.
Do I need denture adhesive?
Traditional options may require a small amount of adhesive for added security. However, implant-supported options eliminate the need for adhesives.