Repair Your Smile with Dentures

San Diego Dentist

Dr. Taylor and Dr. Ramos are pleased to provide high-quality removable dentures to new and existing patients who have experienced the loss of some or all of their teeth. These dentures are custom-crafted to fit your individual mouth and specific tooth replacement needs. They provide both a cosmetic and functional replacement solution for tooth loss.

To make the dentures, we will make a series of impressions of your jaw, teeth, and gums, including several measurements. A model will be crafted, tested, and adjusted until the color, shape, and fit of the denture are right for your unique needs. Once the model is ready, it is sent to the dental lab and used to cast the permanent denture. Finally, you will receive the permanent denture and minor adjustments will be made, if necessary, to ensure comfort and fit.

There are two basic types of dentures: Conventional Full Dentures and Partial Dentures. Each of these meets a different teeth replacement need.

• Conventional Full Dentures are a great option if you need a replacement for all of your upper and/or lower teeth. Once your gums have fully healed from any extractions, we will take impressions and measurements of your jaws and gums. These are used in crafting a custom model of your future denture. The model will be adjusted for fit, then sent to the lab for the denture to be made. Once complete, we will fit the denture to your mouth, making any minor adjustments needed to ensure a secure, comfortable fit.
• Partial Dentures, also known as Dental Bridges, are a replacement for one or more missing teeth. Besides the aesthetic reason for bridges, patients often choose to have a bridge to prevent teeth from rotating or shifting into the empty spaces caused by tooth loss. A standard bridge places a crown on your teeth surrounding the empty space, then attaches a replacement tooth to those crowns. We will match the replacement to your natural teeth for a consistent look to your smile.

With any form of dentures, you should follow up with the doctor as recommended. We may need to make adjustments to dentures over time to keep proper fit and full comfort. Dentures should be cleaned regularly using a soft bristle toothbrush and a non-abrasive cleanser to avoid build up of plaque. Generally, dentures should be replaced every 5-10 years. Ask Dr. Taylor or Dr. Ramos to evaluate whether your dentures should be refit or replaced.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact our office today.