Dentures replace missing teeth with a removable custom-fitted appliance: full dentures for a whole arch, partial dentures when natural teeth remain, and implant-supported dentures that snap onto implants for far better stability. Today’s dentures at SEDA Dental are custom-shaded and shaped to look natural, not uniform.
Missing all teeth in an arch points to a full denture, or better, an implant-supported one that will not move when you laugh or bite an apple. Missing some teeth points to a partial, which clasps to your remaining teeth.
If denture slipping is what brought you here, ask about implant options: from snap-in overdentures to fixed All-on-4 teeth that never come out. Single gaps are usually better served by an implant or bridge.
Most PPO dental plans contribute toward dentures, and we verify your benefits before treatment starts. CareCredit monthly payments and the SEDA Smile Membership Plan make the remainder manageable, including for implant-supported upgrades.
Expect an adjustment period of a few weeks: start with softer foods cut small, read aloud to speed up speech adaptation, and come back for refinements instead of toughing out sore spots.
Clean the denture daily with a denture brush, soak it overnight, and give your gums a rest while it soaks. Keep regular checkups too: gums and bone change over time, and periodic relines keep the fit right.
Most patients adapt within a few weeks. Speech comes back first, then eating confidence. Implant-supported dentures shorten the curve considerably.
For the better, when made well. We design tooth shade, shape, and lip support to match your face, using photos of your natural smile whenever you have them.
Five to ten years typically. Your gums and bone slowly change shape, so relines along the way and eventual replacement keep the fit healthy.
Take them out at night. Your gums need the recovery time, and overnight soaking keeps the denture clean and fresh.
A well-fitted denture needs little of it. If you are relying on adhesive to get through lunch, the fit needs attention, or you are a candidate for implant support.
Often, yes. Implants can be placed and many existing dentures retrofitted with attachments. A consultation with a 3D scan gives the real answer.
