Dentures and Partial Dentures | Dentist in Culver City, CA

We fashion custom dentures to complement your facial features and lifestyle. If you are facing the possibility of replacing your teeth with dentures, you need to understand how they will impact your lifestyle. We’re here to address any concerns you may have about adjusting to your dentures.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET USED REPLACEMENT TEETH?

Ease in adapting to new teeth varies from person to person. Those who choose to undergo full extractions and have dentures placed immediately should leave the dentures in until the postoperative appointment scheduled for the following day. Especially during healing, the dentures should be left in the mouth most of the time, because they act as a “bandage,” giving support to the oral tissues.

After the initial healing, your dentures should be removed upon retiring every evening. Remember that, if the appliance is removed, it must not be allowed to dry out, as this causes the material to shrink or distort. Always soak the removable teeth in a denture cleansing solution or cool water, before returning them to your mouth. A partial denture, replacing the lower molars, fits snugly to the gums.

HOW TO I CARE FOR Y TEETH?

To clean your dentures, you should use a toothbrush specially designed for dentures and a denture cleaner. Regular toothpaste should not be used, because it may be too abrasive for dentures. After removing and cleaning the prosthesis, rinse it and submerge it in a denture-cleaning solution. If you wear a partial denture, make certain when you floss and brush your natural teeth that you take special care to clean the area around the clasps, as trapped food particles, combined with salivary acids and bacteria, may cause these abutment teeth to be more susceptible to decay. Even with full dentures, you need to care for your mouth. Each morning, brush your gums, tongue and palate with a soft-bristled brush before you put in your dentures.

Using a denture adhesive may make the fit worse! Check with us before routinely using any denture adhesive material.

SHOULD I MAKE MINOR DENTURE REPAIRS AT HOME?

It is best that you return to our office for repairs and adjustments as they become necessary. It is often possible for us to repair, reline or replace a denture tooth at the office while you wait. At the same time, your denture can also be checked for fit and your mouth can be examined to ensure that all the tissues are healthy.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I RETURN FOR CARE?

After the initial placement and fitting, you may require minor adjustments. After that, you should return so we can examine the soft tissues underneath the replacement teeth to ensure they are healthy. If you have some natural teeth remaining, you should return for ongoing dental care to ensure that you retain these teeth for a lifetime.

WHAT ABOUT DENTURES AND DENTAL IMPLANTS?

Dental implants are the permanent way for you to replace missing teeth, with a look and feel that’s very close to natural teeth. Implants are metal posts or frames surgically placed into the bone beneath your gums. These fuse with the jawbone providing stable support to artificial teeth, preventing partial or full dentures from shifting in your mouth. Dental implants can give you denture stability, confidence and your natural bite. Ask us about dental implants.

FINAL WORD

Dentures aren’t what they used to be. New advances in dentistry enable us to improve the fit, comfort and appearance of dentures. Using the latest, most advanced techniques to assure comfortable fit and natural appearance, we will review your health history, make a thorough oral examination and take proper records and measurements before prescribing your prosthesis. We Work only with the most reputable laboratories trained to fashion custom teeth to complement your facial features and lifestyle. Beware of tooth replacements offered at a substantially reduced fee; as with anything else, you get what you pay for. We’re committed to providing you with excellence in dental care at reasonable fees. We want to help you to maintain optimal chewing function and a pleasing smile for a lifetime.