Dentures in South Hills Dental Arts
What are Dentures?
Dentures are custom-made removable replacements for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Whether you need full dentures to replace all your teeth or partial dentures for just a few missing teeth, modern dentures are designed to look natural and restore your confident smile while improving your ability to eat and speak comfortably.
Initial Consultation and Planning
During your first visit, we'll examine your oral health and discuss your goals and concerns. Our team will take detailed measurements and impressions of your mouth to ensure your dentures fit perfectly and complement your facial features.
Customization and Fitting
Our dental laboratory crafts your custom dentures using high-quality materials. We'll have you try them on and make any necessary adjustments to ensure optimal fit, comfort, and appearance.
Final Placement and Follow-up
Once your dentures are ready, we'll ensure they fit correctly and provide detailed care instructions. We'll schedule follow-up appointments to make any needed adjustments and ensure your complete satisfaction.
Service Benefits
Restored Confidence
With natural-looking dentures, you can smile, laugh, and speak with complete confidence. Our custom-fitted dentures are designed to complement your facial features and restore your natural appearance.
Improved Functionality
Modern dentures allow you to enjoy your favorite foods again and speak clearly. They're specially designed to stay securely in place while providing the functionality you need for daily activities.
Better Oral Health
Replacing missing teeth with dentures helps maintain proper jaw alignment and prevents remaining natural teeth from shifting. This promotes better overall oral health and facial structure support.
Discover The Difference
Changing Smiles, Changing Lives
Veneers
Dr. Yousef started with bite therapy and then went into study models, provisional staging, and then finals. The results? A beautiful new smile with veneers for this awesome patient!
Implants
To restore this patient's smile back to its true form, Dr. Yousef placed several implants. Dr. Yousef then completed mounted models as well as provisional crowns and final crowns.
Crowns and Bridges
Dr. Johnson placed 6 upper anterior crowns, completely restoring this patient's severely decayed and broken smile.
Snap-In Dentures
This patient came to Dr. Johnson with an upper partial and a variety of ill fitting and failing crowns. A set of snap-in dentures on the patient's upper arch restored their health to its peak form.
Snap-In Dentures
Broken and missing teeth kept this patient from smiling with confidence. Dr. Johnson was able to renew the natural form and function of their smile with a set of snap-in denutres on their upper arch.
Snap-In Dentures
Before coming to our office, this patient struggled with failing teeth, recession, and bone loss. With a set of upper and lower snap-in dentures, Dr. Johnson was able to completley restore their smile.Before coming to our office, this patient struggled with failing teeth, recession, and bone loss. With a set of upper and lower snap-in dentures, Dr. Johnson was able to completley restore their smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
With proper care and maintenance, dentures typically last 5-7 years before needing replacement. Regular dental check-ups help ensure they continue to fit properly and remain in good condition. Factors that can affect their longevity include daily wear and tear, changes in your mouth's structure over time, and how well you maintain them. Following proper cleaning protocols and handling your dentures with care can help extend their lifespan. Some patients may need adjustments or relining procedures during this period to maintain optimal fit and comfort.
While it's possible to sleep with dentures, we recommend removing them at night to give your gum tissue time to rest and allow for proper cleaning. This helps maintain better oral hygiene and extends the life of your dentures. Removing your dentures at night also promotes better oral health by allowing saliva to cleanse and protect your gum tissue, reducing the risk of bacterial growth and inflammation. Store your dentures in a cleaning solution or water overnight to prevent them from drying out and losing their proper fit. If you have concerns about sleeping without your dentures, we can discuss alternative options during your consultation.
There may be a brief adjustment period when you first get your dentures, but most patients adjust to speaking naturally within a few weeks. We'll provide guidance on exercises that can help speed up this adjustment process. Common initial challenges might include pronouncing certain sounds or experiencing extra saliva production, but these effects are temporary. Reading aloud, speaking slowly, and practicing difficult words can help you adjust more quickly. Many patients find that their speech returns to normal within a month, and some even notice improvement in their ability to articulate clearly compared to when they had missing teeth. If you continue to experience speech difficulties after the adjustment period, we can make minor adjustments to your dentures to help resolve any persistent issues.
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