The Confident Smile You Deserve at Dentistry by Design
Losing some or all of your teeth can negatively impact your quality of life. Without teeth, eating nutritious foods becomes difficult, and you may find yourself avoiding social situations or public speaking. Fortunately, full and partial dentures from Dentistry by Design offer an effective and affordable solution to restore your confident smile.
Call to schedule your denture consultation at our Spring Hill, TN, dental office. Dr. Richard Robinette, Dr. Kyle Humphrey and our team are here to help you restore joy to your smile!
Though dentures of the past have a bad reputation, advancements in techniques and materials make dentures of today a customizable, comfortable, and attractive solution for missing teeth.
What Are Dentures?
Dentures are custom-fitted removable appliances designed to fully or partially replace missing teeth and gums. They consist of a durable base shaped like gums to fit securely inside your mouth. Artificial teeth are mounted to the base with varying levels of customization possible for a natural look and fit for each patient. There are two main types of dentures:
Full Dentures
As the name suggests, they replace an entire arch of missing teeth and gums, whether in the upper or lower jaw. Full dentures are held in place by resting on the gums and palate. They’re a good option when all or most teeth are missing or need to be extracted.
Partial Dentures
These replace sections of missing teeth and gum tissue while some natural teeth remain on or around the arch. Metal clasps fit around the remaining teeth to hold the partial securely in place. These are ideal when only a few teeth need removal rather than extraction of all of them.
Candidates for Dentures
At Dentistry by Design, we customize dentures to maximize comfort and realistic appearance. Our dentists, Dr. Robinette and Dr. Humphrey perform a thorough oral exam to determine if full or partial dentures may help restore your smile. Ideal candidates include:
- Individuals missing most or all teeth that need extraction due to gum disease or decay issues
- Those missing just some teeth seeking a cost-effective tooth replacement option that leaves healthy remaining teeth intact
- Existing denture wearers with loose, worn, or uncomfortable full or partial dentures that need replacement
- Patients wanting to replace missing teeth and gain support for sagging facial features from bone loss
- Improved speech and enunciation
The Denture Fitting Process at Dentistry by Design
Crafting comfortable, great-looking dentures is both an art and a science. At Dentistry by Design, our team devotes meticulous care and precision to the entire denture creation process:
Initial Consultation
We take impressions of your mouth and the necessary measurements to craft a custom model matching your oral anatomy.
Try-in Appointments
You’ll try in your new dentures at multiple stages of the process to ensure proper color, shape, bite alignment, and comfort. We make any necessary adjustments during these appointments before finalizing the dentures.
Delivery
At delivery, we provide home-care instructions so you can adapt quickly to your new dentures. Follow-up appointments then allow for tracking your adjustment and addressing any minor fit or discomfort issues.
Routine Denture Care
Just like natural teeth, dentures require regular professional cleaning and maintenance for optimal performance. Patients of Dentistry by Design gain access to these services, plus relines, repairs, rebases, and replacements whenever needed for lifelong denture care.
Caring for Your Dentures
To keep your dentures functioning like natural teeth, be sure to incorporate these simple care guidelines provided by Dr. Robinette and Dr. Humphrey :
- Brush daily over a sink filled with water or a towel using a non-abrasive pad and liquid toothpaste or mild soap to prevent scratching.
- Soak dentures overnight in a denture cleaning solution to kill harmful bacteria for fresher breath.
- Schedule regular dental cleanings every six months to remove stubborn tartar and stains that compromise fit.
- Handle dentures carefully away from hard surfaces to prevent cracks and breakage. Replacing parts or an entire denture can take time and added expense.
- Report any damage, discomfort issues, or diminished chewing ability at your earliest convenience to our team to promptly resolve any denture problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will getting dentures be painful?
Having any remaining unhealthy teeth gently extracted causes only minor temporary discomfort, easily managed with over-the-counter pain medication. Custom-crafting the dentures is painless since your dentist will take all necessary measurements and impressions without disturbing sensitive gum tissue.
How long does it take to get used to dentures?
Most patients require a brief adjustment period of several weeks to months to adapt to speaking clearly and chewing comfortably with their new custom denture set. We find taking things slowly, starting soft foods, and practicing talking helps speed total adjustment time.
Do dentures allow normal eating?
With full and partial dentures precisely fitted by an experienced dentist, patients can regain much of their original chewing capacity. While individual experiences vary, most patients report impressive improvement in enjoyable eating with their custom dentures.
What’s the average cost for dentures?
Both full and partial denture costs can range widely — anywhere from $300 to $2500 per plate in the US — depending on the materials chosen and the customization required.
Smile Again With Customized Dentures at Dentistry by Design
If missing some or all of your natural teeth has left you self-conscious about your smile, dentures offer an effective and affordable way to regain confidence. Dentistry by Design crafts customized full and partial dentures, providing natural-looking, comfortable tooth replacements designed around your unique needs under Dr. Robinette’s experienced guidance.
