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Restore Your Smile and Confidence with Custom Dentures

If you’re missing multiple teeth, dentures offer a reliable and often more affordable solution to restore your smile’s function, appearance, and confidence. At Dental Partners of Fifth Avenue, conveniently located on the Upper East Side of New York City, we provide custom-designed full and partial dentures to meet your individual needs, helping you eat, speak, and smile with renewed comfort and assurance.

What Are Dentures?

Dentures are removable prosthetic devices designed to replace missing teeth and the surrounding tissues. They are custom-fabricated to fit your mouth precisely, restoring your natural appearance and oral function. At Dental Partners of Fifth Avenue, we offer two main types of dentures:

Complete Dentures: Used when all the natural teeth in either the upper or lower jaw (or both) are missing. Complete dentures can be conventional, placed after the gums have healed (typically 8-12 weeks after tooth extraction), or immediate, created in advance and placed immediately after tooth removal. Immediate dentures allow you to avoid being without teeth during the healing period but may require more adjustments as the gums and bone reshape.
Partial Dentures:Used when some natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw. Partial dentures consist of replacement teeth attached to a gum-colored base, often connected by a metal framework that secures the denture in place. They fill the gaps left by missing teeth and prevent the remaining natural teeth from shifting.

Benefits of Dentures:

Improved Appearance: Dentures restore your natural facial contours and smile, enhancing your confidence and self-esteem.
Enhanced Chewing Ability: Replacing missing teeth allows you to eat a wider variety of foods more comfortably and effectively, improving your nutrition.
Improved Speech: Missing teeth can affect your ability to speak clearly. Dentures provide the necessary support for proper pronunciation.
Support for Facial Muscles: Dentures help support the muscles in your face, preventing sagging and maintaining a more youthful appearance.
Prevents Remaining Teeth from Shifting (Partial Dentures): Partial dentures fill gaps, preventing the adjacent natural teeth from drifting out of position.
Cost-Effective Solution: Compared to some other tooth replacement options like dental implants, dentures can be a more affordable solution.

Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?

Dentures may be a suitable option for individuals who:

• Are missing all or several teeth in one or both jaws.

• Have sufficient bone structure to support dentures (though bone grafting may be an option in some cases).

• Are looking for a removable and often more affordable tooth replacement solution.

• Need a temporary tooth replacement option during implant healing.

• Are not ideal candidates for dental implants due to medical conditions or financial constraints.

Our experienced dentists at Dental Partners of Fifth Avenue will conduct a thorough evaluation to determine if dentures are the right choice for your individual needs and circumstances.

How Do Dentures Work?

The process of creating custom dentures at our Upper East Side office typically involves several appointments over a few weeks:

Impressions and Measurements: We will take precise impressions of your jaw and remaining teeth (for partial dentures). We will also take measurements of how your jaws relate to each other and the space available for the dentures.
Creating a Wax “Try-In”: Based on the impressions and measurements, a wax model of your future dentures will be created. This “try-in” allows you and our dentist to assess the fit, shape, and color of the teeth before the final dentures are made.
Final Denture Fabrication: Once you and our dentist are satisfied with the try-in, the final dentures will be fabricated from durable acrylic.
Fitting and Adjustments: When your final dentures are ready, we will ensure a comfortable and secure fit. Adjustments may be necessary to ensure proper function and comfort.

Getting Started with Dentures:

Schedule a Consultation: Contact Dental Partners of Fifth Avenue on the Upper East Side to schedule a comprehensive examination.
Evaluation and Treatment Planning: Our experienced dental team will assess your needs, discuss your options, and determine the best type of denture for you.
Begin the Process: Once you decide to proceed, we will begin the process of taking impressions and measurements for your custom dentures.

Adapting to Your New Dentures

It’s normal for new dentures to feel a bit strange or loose initially. Your cheek and tongue muscles will need time to adjust to holding them in place. You may also experience minor soreness or increased saliva flow, which usually subsides as your mouth adapts. We will provide you with detailed instructions on how to care for your dentures and manage any initial discomfort. Regular follow-up appointments may be necessary for adjustments to ensure optimal comfort and fit.

Restore your smile and improve your quality of life with custom dentures from Dental Partners of Fifth Avenue. Contact our Upper East Side office today to schedule a consultation.

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