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Dentures are removable
oral appliances

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used to replace
multiple missing teeth.

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If you are missing several
or all of your teeth

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due to factors like trauma,
decay, aging, or advanced

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periodontal disease,
dentures might be just

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what you need to restore
the function, beauty,

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and health of your smile.

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Dentures can help to
restore your way of life

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and boost your self-confidence
by improving your appearance.

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The process for
getting a new denture

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usually takes from
six to twelve weeks,

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although the time
needed can vary

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based on each patient
and the type of denture

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you are getting.

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There are two main
types of dentures,

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which are called complete
dentures and partial dentures.

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A complete denture
is used to replace

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all of the teeth in
a full dental arch.

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You may need a complete denture
to replace all of the teeth

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in both arches or just one.

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The denture sits on
your gums and jawbone,

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and replaces all of your
teeth to improve the function

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and appearance of your smile.

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Your dentist may recommend using
a denture adhesive for improved

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stability.

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Dental implants can also be
inserted into the jawbone

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to enhance the stability
of your denture.

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While complete dentures
are used for a full arch,

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a partial denture is used if you
are missing one or more teeth

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but have remaining
natural teeth.

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The partial denture typically
uses a thin framework, clasps,

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or hooks that attach to
the neighboring teeth

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to anchor the denture in
place and ensure a secure fit.

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Like a complete denture,
a partial denture

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is made of denture
teeth that are supported

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by a framework that closely
resembles the appearance

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of your gum tissue.

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The first step in
getting a denture

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is visiting your dentist for
impressions of your mouth.

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Your dentist will take
precise impressions

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of both your upper
and lower arches,

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which are sent to a
dental laboratory.

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If you are getting
a partial denture,

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your dentist may also need to
prepare the neighboring teeth

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to support the denture.

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On your next visit,
your dentist will

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record the relationship of
the arches to each other,

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adjust the bite,
test your speech,

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and check the fit and
function of your denture.

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Your dentist will also help
you select the shape and color

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of your denture teeth to
closely match your natural tooth

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appearance and to fit
the shape of your mouth.

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Once the fit has been evaluated,
the denture and measurements

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are sent back to the laboratory
for final fabrication.

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After your final denture
has been delivered,

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you will likely need some
time to adapt to your denture.

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It often requires practice
to feel fully comfortable

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eating and speaking
with your new denture.

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Some final adjustments may
be needed as well to improve

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your denture’s fit and comfort.

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If you believe a denture may be
the right choice for restoring

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your smile, please contact
your dentist today.

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