Dentures have come a long way from the ones your grandparents wore. A well-made set is shaped to your face, matched to your gum color and balanced so you can chew and speak without thinking about it. Dr. Singh's advanced training in prosthodontics, the branch of dentistry that deals with replacing teeth, shows in the details.
We make full dentures for a complete upper or lower arch and partial dentures that clip around your remaining teeth. If you already wear dentures and they rock, rub or no longer fit, we adjust, reline and repair them in our Glendale office.
Full & Partial Dentures
A full denture replaces every tooth in the upper or lower jaw and rests on the gums. A partial replaces one or several teeth and attaches to the neighbors with clasps, which also keeps those teeth from drifting. Both are removable. We check the bite, shade and shape with you before the final set is finished.
Implant-Supported Dentures
Loose dentures are the complaint we hear most. By placing a few implants in the jaw, we can make a denture that snaps onto them and does not move when you eat or talk. It still comes out at night for cleaning. In our gallery we call these natural, age-defying dentures, and patients who switch say they wish they had done it sooner.
Adjustments, Relines & Repairs
Your mouth changes shape over time, so a denture that fit well a few years ago may start to slip or cause sore spots. An adjustment smooths the pressure points. A reline adds new material to the inside so it hugs your gums again. Cracked bases, broken clasps and lost teeth can usually be repaired rather than replaced.
- Sore spots or rubbing: adjustment
- Loose fit or food getting under: reline
- Cracked, broken or missing tooth: repair
If Your Denture Breaks
Home repair kits often make a denture impossible to fix properly. Bring it to us instead.
- Stop wearing it and keep every piece, including wires
- Keep it moist and carry it in its case
- Do not use superglue or household adhesives
- Use dental wax if a wire rubs
- Call us to schedule a repair
Daily Denture Care
- Clean over a towel or basin in case you drop it
- Brush with a denture brush and denture-approved cleaner
- Soak in water or solution overnight; never hot water
- Brush your gums, tongue and palate before putting it in
- Keep it away from pets and children
What to Expect
- 1Consultation
Exam and X-rays, then a talk about full, partial or implant-supported options and what each costs.
- 2Impressions
We record the shape of your gums and remaining teeth and choose the tooth shade with you.
- 3Fitting
We check fit, bite and appearance and make adjustments before you take the denture home.
- 4Follow-up
Sore spots are common at first; we smooth them in a short visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do dentures last?
With proper care, up to about ten years, though the fit should be checked once a set is more than five years old. Relines along the way keep them comfortable as your gums change.
Will I be able to eat normally?
Start with soft foods and work up. Most foods are fine once you adjust. Implant-supported dentures make tougher foods easier because the denture does not shift.
Can I sleep in my dentures?
We recommend taking them out at night and soaking them, which rests your gums and keeps the denture clean. Implant-supported dentures also come out at night.
Can a partial denture replace just one tooth?
Yes. A small partial is an economical way to fill a single gap, and it keeps the neighboring teeth from tipping into the space. An implant is the longer-lasting alternative.
Do I have to get a full denture to have implants?
No. Implants can replace one tooth, a few teeth or a whole arch. If you already have a full denture, a few implants can convert it into a snap-in denture.
Dentures that fit and stay put
Call (623) 400-6009 to book a denture consultation or repair.
