Dentures & Partial Dentures
Customized Dentures in South Los Angeles
Regaining your oral function with dentures means you need to find a dentist with skill and extensive experience. At Crenshaw-Slauson Family Dental, our dentist, Dr. William Faulkner, creates highly customized treatment plans to quickly provide you with traditional or implant dentures. Our plans are designed to give you a long-lasting solution that gives you back a smile that's functional and beautiful.
We know how much having a complete smile means to you, and we have years of experience creating full and partial dentures custom-fitted to each patient. Whether you're brand new to dentures or you want a more stable option with dental implants, our practice is here to help. We look forward to meeting you and helping you regain a smile you can be proud of with skilled denture services. Contact us and schedule your initial appointment for beautiful Los Angeles dentures today!
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What Are Dentures?
Dentures are prosthetic tooth replacements used to substitute a few or all of your missing teeth. Dentures come in different forms, and we are here to help you find the best option to restore your dental structure. Typically, dentures consist of fake teeth made from ceramic or porcelain, set on a pink base made out of body-safe acrylic that looks like healthy gums. Dentures are highly customizable, and we offer various options that complement your face, from material choices to tooth shapes.
Our team has a vast amount of experience restoring smiles with dentures. Whether you've struggled with severe decay, gum disease, or extensive dental trauma, we're passionate about helping you smile again.
We offer several types of dentures, including:
- Full and partial dentures
- Implant-supported dentures
- All-on-4® implant dentures
Our Denture Placement Procedure
During your first visit, we comprehensively assess your mouth, evaluating your overall dental health. Using the information we gather, we'll create a personalized plan that considers your goals and oral health.
Depending on the situation, some steps in the process may include:
- Extraction Appointment: If you're getting dentures for the first time, you may need to have teeth removed to make space for them. This can be the case for both full and partial dentures.
- Healing Phase: After the extractions, your mouth undergoes a healing period. Often, people heal around six weeks later, and we'll follow up with you to see how your recovery is going. Once your gums are healed, you'll return to our office for the final denture installment.
- Denture Creation: Our team takes detailed impressions of your gums. These impressions serve as the blueprint for crafting your denture. We'll work with you to select teeth designs and hues that align with your features. The impressions we create will be sent to a trusted dental lab for fabrication.
- Denture Installation: After you recover from your extractions, we schedule your visit to place your final denture. We'll verify that the fit is secure and make sure there aren't any specific areas causing pain or discomfort.
You can rest assured your denture will be created with quality materials by our dental lab. However, if you run into any issues with fit or damage, we're pleased to offer repairs and relining services.
Los Angeles Denture FAQs
We know choosing a dentist to provide traditional and implant dentures is a big decision. That's why we strive to promptly answer your questions and address your concerns. We've addressed some common questions we've received from our patients:
Although you can wear them while sleeping, frequent overnight use is discouraged. Taking your dentures off before sleep alleviates gum and jawbone stress and allows you to clean your dentures effectively by soaking them overnight in a denture cleaner.
Yes, though it might take a little while to get used to eating with them on, it doesn't take long before you can eat normally with dentures. Eating hard or sticky substances may require additional patience and, possibly, the use of denture adhesives for stabilization.
Each type of denture features positive aspects, and the type that's right for you will depend on various factors, including lifestyle, jaw strength, and whether you have healthy teeth remaining. Alongside traditional full and partial dentures, we offer a wide selection of implant-supported dentures, including overdentures, hybrid dentures, and the innovative All-on-4 system. Dr. Faulkner is happy to discuss your options and help you determine the optimal solution for your needs.
Expert Denture Services in Los Angeles
At Crenshaw-Slauson Family Dental, we're passionate about helping patients like you regain their oral function through lifelike and comfortable dentures. We're committed to providing service with integrity, and you can trust that we'll never recommend services you don't need. We look forward to meeting you and providing beautiful, effective dentures built to last. Contact us today and begin the process of regaining your smile!
CALL US: (323) 292-0231 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
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