Time-Tested Solution to Tooth Loss
Are missing teeth making it difficult to speak or painful to eat? Or are the gaps in your smile leaving you feeling self-conscious and discouraged? Dentures are a time-tested and cost-effective way to enhance your smile and function and regain your youthful appearance, even after you’ve lost most or all your teeth. 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. At David M. White, DDS we offer high-quality, yet affordable denture solutions and are in network with many leading insurance companies. No matter the number of teeth you’ve lost, our dentist can help you smile with confidence again and restore your dental function with modern dentures in Reno, NV!
Denture Types for Any Situation
- Dentures
- Partial Dentures
A Smile Customized to You
Our team at David M. White, DDS provides complete and partial dentures that are personalized to your oral health needs and your smile goals. We’ll first take a series of impressions of your jaw ridge and oral tissues, which will be used to handcraft your new dentures in Reno, NV. This is an incredibly detailed and precise process that involves the skill and artistry of an experienced dental lab technician. He or she will carefully design and build your dentures to look and feel just like natural teeth and gums. Throughout this process, you may need to return to our office in Reno, NV to have a wax try-in to verify proper fit. Once this highly customized process is finished, your dentures will be ready for their final fitting in your mouth and you’ll be able to leave our office with a beautifully complete, healthy, and youthful smile!
The Noticeable Benefits of Dentures
Dentures have a learning curve as you adjust to wearing your new teeth, but you’ll become used to them in just a few weeks. You’ll then experience the benefits of our modern dentures, including:
- Restored smile with natural aesthetics
- Improved function to bite and chew food
- Comfort from custom-made solution
- Increased confidence and self-esteem
- Better support for facial muscles
- Improved speech and enunciation
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Dentures FAQ
David M. White, DDS offers both full and partial dentures. Full, or complete, dentures replace an entire arch of missing or failing teeth, while partial dentures are custom-fit around your remaining natural teeth to fill in the gaps. Which option is right for you depends on how many teeth you’re missing and the condition of the teeth you have left.
Complete dentures are typically made from acrylic or porcelain, while partial dentures use a plastic or metal framework to hold the replacement teeth securely in place. Your dentist will help you choose the material that best balances durability, comfort, and appearance for your situation.
Getting dentures is a multi-step process. It starts with impressions of your jaw ridge and oral tissues, which a lab technician uses to handcraft your dentures. Before your dentures are finalized, you’ll have a wax try-in appointment so your dentist can check the fit and appearance, followed by a final fitting appointment once everything is confirmed.
Most new denture wearers go through a learning curve as they adjust to speaking, chewing, and simply wearing their new dentures. The good news is that most patients become used to them within just a few weeks as their mouth adapts and they get more comfortable with day-to-day use.
Beyond restoring a natural-looking smile, dentures improve your ability to chew and bite, support your facial muscles so your face doesn’t appear sunken, and can improve speech clarity that’s often affected by missing teeth. Many patients also find that a complete, custom-made smile boosts their confidence and self-esteem.
Because dentures are removable, day-to-day care is straightforward, though it’s still important to clean them regularly and handle them carefully to avoid damage. Your dentist can walk you through a care routine tailored to the specific type of dentures you have during your fitting appointments.
It depends on your goals, budget, and oral health. Traditional dentures are removable and don’t require surgery, while dental implants are anchored into the jawbone for a more permanent, stable solution and are available for single, multiple, or full-mouth tooth replacement. Dr. White can walk you through how each option compares for your specific case during a consultation.
Secure, confident smiles are possible.
Reserve your denture consultation in Reno, NV today!
