Dentures – Chaska, MN
Eat, Smile, and Speak
with Confidence Again
Do you miss looking in the mirror and seeing someone who has a beautiful smile full of healthy teeth? According to the American College of Prosthodontists, over 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, but that doesn’t mean you have to live the rest of your life with a gap in your smile. If you’re missing several or all of your teeth on an arch, you could likely benefit from full or partial dentures in Chaska. With this customized restorative solution, you can regain the function and look of your smile to boost your confidence and help you get the most out of your daily life.
Why Choose White Oak Dental for Dentures?
- Comfortable and Precise Design
- Dentist with 19 Years of Experience
- We Accept Dental Insurance
Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Missing teeth can have a big impact on your life. If you don’t replace them, you could face a slew of issues including:
- Speech problems leading to embarrassing situations
- Bite changes causing misalignments or uneven dental wear
- Trouble eating leading to a boring diet or malnutrition
- Gum disease due to the soft tissues becoming more vulnerable to food debris
- Difficulties with smiling confidently
Luckily, dentures can be a great solution for almost anyone missing one, a few, many, or all of their teeth if they are free from gum disease and tooth decay. When you visit White Oak Dental for your free consultation, we’ll help educate you on what it takes to restore and preserve your oral health. If you need preliminary treatments such as gum disease therapy before receiving dentures, we’ll be happy to book them at our office for you. We can also walk you through each of the tooth replacement options available to you and ensure that you have the information you need to make a sound decision.
Types of Dentures
After evaluating your oral health during your consultation at our Chaska office, Dr. Stapleton may recommend one of the following appliances.
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures can replace several missing teeth in an arch. They utilize an acrylic, gum-colored, or metal base to keep the customized replacement teeth in their proper positions.
Full Dentures
Full dentures are used to replace an entire arch of missing teeth. They’re crafted from a gum-colored acrylic base specially designed to utilize natural suction to stay securely in place while you eat and speak. Atop the base are customized, natural-looking plastic or ceramic replacement teeth that will help preserve your full facial structure and prevent drooping cheeks.
Implant Dentures
Securing your dentures with dental implants placed directly in the jawbone can result in maximum chewing power, the most stable hold possible, and the appliances lasting much longer before needing replacement. This can help you enjoy the diverse and healthy diet the human body needs to stay healthy and may be a great option if you are not pleased with your traditional dentures.
The Benefits of Dentures
Full and partial dentures in Chaska are removable prostheses that can replace just a few teeth or all of them, providing significant benefits such as:
- Being incredibly comfortable.
- Requiring an easy and simple hygiene routine.
- Providing a strong bite force, allowing you to enjoy most if not all your favorite foods.
- Looking natural, making it virtually impossible for onlookers to distinguish them from real teeth.
Dentures FAQs
Are you still curious about dentures? At White Oak Dental, we want you to have all the information you need to make a confident investment in your smile. That’s why we’ve included the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about dentures. Keep reading to learn more about how we can restore your missing teeth with custom-made solutions.
How long will my dentures last?
With proper care, your dentures should last between 7 and 10 years (or possibly more), maintaining adequate fit and appearance. Just like your natural smile, your dentures get put through regular wear and tear from eating, speaking, and laughing throughout the day. The prosthetic will eventually lose it’s look and comfortable fit. That’s why we recommend visiting our office at least twice a year so we can keep an eye on your denture, evaluate the health of the supporting tissues, and make any adjustments when necessary.
How should I care for my dentures?
Maintaining your dentures daily will help you enjoy them for years to come. The most important step to keep in mind is to take your dentures out when you sleep; this gives your gums the rest they need. Store them in denture solution or water to shake loose any plaque and debris that has collected during the day. This makes it easy to gently scrub away plaque and bacteria on your dentures with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Your dentures should be cleaned daily, and it’s also vital to brush your gums to keep your tissues healthy.
How much will my dentures cost?
The cost of your dentures will depend on a variety of factors. Because no two smiles are the same, it’s difficult to provide you with a precise estimate before examining your smile first. During a consultation, Dr. Korte will carefully examine your mouth and the overall condition of your oral health before developing a personalized treatment plan that includes cost. The most significant factor that influences the price of your dentures is whether or not any treatment needs to be completed on the remaining support teeth.
What is life with dentures like?
Once you have your dentures, there is a slight adjustment period when it comes to speaking, chewing, and smiling. If you struggle speaking at first, try reading books out loud, keying in on the words you’re having trouble with. After getting used to your new dentures, you’ll be able to enjoy more foods, speak capably and enjoy a more beautiful, youthful smile. What’s even better is that you can flash your attractive, new teeth, in any social or professional setting with confidence.
Can I try to adjust to dentures on my own?
If your dentures begin to feel uncomfortable, or you notice a problem like a crack, contact our office right away. Dr. Korte can often make quick adjustments to remedy the issue. However, you should avoid making any modifications to your denture without our help—even one minor change could negatively impact the effectiveness of your treatment.