Get Your Confident Smile Back with Dentures from Fox View Dental

Losing your natural teeth can feel devastating. It affects your smile, your ability to eat, and your self-confidence. Fortunately, you don’t have to live without teeth. Dentures from Fox View Dental in De Pere, WI, can restore your beautiful, functional smile. Led by Dr. Chad Yenchesky, our skilled dental team creates custom traditional dentures to fit your lifestyle. 

Explore restorative denture solutions with our Green Bay dentist by calling (920) 336-4201 to schedule your consultation!

What Are Dentures?

Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. They’re custom-made to fit your mouth and look identical to your natural teeth. Dentures restore your ability to eat and speak while supporting your facial muscles to prevent sagging and premature aging.

The types of dentures include:

• Complete dentures: These traditional dentures replace all upper or lower teeth. They’re held in place by suction and denture adhesive and can be removable or non-removable.
• Partial Dentures: You can replace just a few missing teeth with these dentures. They attach to your natural teeth with metal clasps or devices and are easily removable for cleaning.
• Implant-Supported Dentures: Dental implants can serve as a sturdy base for full or partial dentures.
• Immediate Dentures: These complete dentures are inserted right after having any remaining teeth extracted. This means you can walk out of the dental office with a full set of replacement teeth on the same day as extractions.

Dentures can be from several different materials. Acrylic resin is a common choice for its natural look and affordability. Porcelain dentures offer a more realistic, translucent appearance. Metal materials provide strength and stability. The Fox View Dental team will help you choose the right materials for your types of dentures budget.

The Benefits of Dentures

Dentures offer many benefits for people missing some or all of their natural teeth:

• Restore Your Smile: Dentures allow you to smile confidently again by replacing missing teeth. They are custom-made to match the natural color and shape of your original teeth.
• Improve Chewing: After losing teeth, chewing becomes difficult. Dentures enable you to eat a wider variety of foods that you love.
• Prevent Bone Loss: The pressure of chewing helps stimulate the jawbone and prevent bone density loss after extractions. Dentures redistribute these vital forces.
• Strengthen Facial Muscles: Without teeth, facial muscles weaken and sag. Dentures support these muscles to retain a youthful appearance.
• Boost Speech: Teeth play an important role in clear speech. Dentures make speaking properly easier.
• Increase Self-Esteem: Many patients report a renewed sense of confidence and joy after getting dentures. Their smile and oral health are restored.

If you’re struggling with missing teeth, dentures can rejuvenate your smile and quality of life. Fox View Dental crafts comfortable, natural-looking dentures to suit your unique needs.

The Denture Process at Fox View Dental

Consultation

At your initial visit, Dr. Yenchesky will conduct a comprehensive exam of your mouth. He evaluates your oral health, reviews your medical history, and discusses your goals for dentures. If you’re having dental implants placed, you’ll schedule the placement appointment at this time.

Dr. Yenchesky then takes impressions of your gums and remaining teeth. He’ll send these off to create custom dentures that perfectly fit your mouth.

Fittings

You’ll come back for multiple fittings to ensure the right shape, size, color, and bite alignment. The Fox View Dental team makes any necessary adjustments for optimal comfort. Once the dentures are complete, you’ll return for a final appointment to insert your new dentures.

Follow Up

Dr. Yenchesky will teach you how to properly insert, remove, and care for your dentures. He’ll also schedule follow-up visits to inspect their fitness and their oral health. Don’t hesitate to call if you ever experience discomfort, breaks, or other problems with your dentures.

Adjustment Period

Many patients need a period of adjustment to get used to dentures. Practicing speaking, chewing, and inserting or removing dentures takes time. With perseverance and the Fox View Dental team’s support, you’ll quickly adapt to your new smile.

Caring for Dentures

To keep your dentures in great shape, be sure to practice good oral hygiene and proper handling:

• Brush dentures daily over a sink filled with water to avoid breakage. Use a soft brush and nonabrasive denture cleanser. Avoid stiff brushes that can scratch the surface.
• Remove and rinse dentures after eating. Clean your mouth thoroughly as well. Food and plaque buildup can irritate gums.
• Soak dentures overnight in a cleansing solution but never in hot water, as it can cause warping.
• Handle dentures gently when inserting and removing to prevent cracks. Rinse under cool water if they feel dry.
• See Dr. Yenchesky regularly for professional cleanings and inspections. We can also adjust or repair dentures as needed.
• Store dentures in water or a cleaning solution when not worn to keep them from drying out.

With diligent denture care, your dentures can last ten years or more. Don’t hesitate to contact Fox View Dental if you have any concerns or need repairs to keep your dentures comfortable.

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