Dentures are removable dental prosthetics designed to replace missing teeth and restore essential functions such as chewing and speaking, while also improving the appearance of the smile and facial structure. At Smile Forever Dentistry in Morrisville, NC, Dr. Narender Dudee provides custom-fabricated full and partial dentures that are crafted to fit comfortably and look natural.
Full (complete) dentures are used when all teeth in one or both arches are missing, while partial dentures fill in the gaps when some natural teeth remain. Both types rest on the gums and can be removed for cleaning. Modern dentures are far more refined than those of the past. Today’s prosthetics are lightweight, natural-looking, and designed to fit securely and comfortably.
Denture Options We Offer:
- Full (complete) upper dentures
- Full (complete) lower dentures
- Partial dentures for the remaining natural teeth
- Immediate dentures (placed the same day as extractions)
- Implant-supported overdentures
- Implant-retained fixed-arch restorations (All-on-4)
What to Expect During the Denture Process
The process of getting dentures at Smile Forever Dentistry in Morrisville, NC, begins with a comprehensive examination and discussion of your needs and goals. If any remaining teeth need to be removed, Dr. Narender Dudee will coordinate that care prior to fabricating your final dentures. In some cases, we can place immediate dentures the same day as extractions, ensuring you are never without teeth.
We take precise impressions and measurements to ensure your dentures fit the unique contours of your mouth. A dental lab fabricates the dentures, then we fit and adjust them at follow-up appointments. An adjustment period is normal: most patients adapt to their new dentures within a few weeks, after which eating and speaking become comfortable and natural.
Dentures vs. Implant Dentures
Traditional dentures are held in place by suction and the natural contours of the gums, while implant-supported dentures are anchored to dental implants surgically placed in the jawbone. At Smile Forever Dentistry in Morrisville, NC, Dr. Narender Dudee helps patients weigh the benefits and considerations of both options based on their oral health, bone density, lifestyle, and budget.
Implant-supported dentures offer greater stability, eliminating the movement and discomfort that some patients experience with conventional dentures. They also stimulate the jawbone, slowing the bone resorption that naturally occurs after tooth loss. Conventional dentures, however, remain a reliable and affordable option for patients who are not candidates for implants or prefer a non-surgical approach.
Caring for Your Dentures
Proper denture care is essential to their longevity and your oral health. Dr. Narender Dudee recommends removing and rinsing dentures after eating, brushing them daily with a soft brush and non-abrasive denture cleaner, and soaking them overnight in a denture solution to keep them moist and maintain their shape.
Even with full dentures, brush your gums, tongue, and the roof of your mouth every morning before inserting your dentures to stimulate circulation and remove bacteria.
Regular visits to Smile Forever Dentistry in Morrisville, NC, remain important. Dr. Dudee will examine your oral tissues, check your dentures’ fit, and make any necessary adjustments to keep you comfortable.
