Dentistry is all about smiles — and a confident, healthy, beautiful smile matters even for patients wearing dentures. Every patient is unique, so we create one-of-a-kind dentures that feel good and look natural, fitted personally by Dr. Karidas in Stamford.
Our practice provides personalized denture services that meet the needs and comfort levels of our patients. Dentures are natural-looking replacement teeth that are removable, and they share a common function: replacing teeth that have become loose or been lost due to bone loss.
There are two types of dentures — full and partial — and within full dentures, two ways of placing them.
When bone loss around the roots of teeth is great enough to loosen them or let them fall out, it’s time for dentures. Relax — no one enjoys losing their natural teeth, but you can still eat and talk regularly.
That said, dentures are not for everyone. If you want to know whether they are the right choice for you, please schedule an appointment. Our team will be happy to answer any questions you might have and can determine the best course of treatment for your ongoing dental health.
The entire mouth is examined and a determination is made as to which teeth will have to be removed, and which will remain.
The loose teeth are extracted. With conventional full dentures, the gum tissue is then given time to heal — which can take several months — while immediate full dentures are placed right away.
Dentures are fitted to go over or around whatever teeth remain in the mouth, depending on the type.
There is an adjustment period after dentures are placed in the mouth, and it can take some getting used to. But once accustomed to the dentures, all the normal functionality and appearance return — and you just carry on as usual.
Dentures, just like natural teeth, require daily maintenance to stay clean and keep bacteria from growing inside your mouth.
If your dentures do break, please contact our practice and schedule an appointment as soon as possible — broken dentures that don’t fit properly can irritate your gums and mouth. And keep scheduling regular checkups every six months so your smile stays healthy for years to come.
Often, implants can be used to further stabilize the dentures. We offer mini dental implants — about half the diameter of traditional implants — used mainly to stabilize lower dentures. They can be placed in one appointment and be immediately used, at 50–70% of the cost of standard dental implants, and the consult is free.
Read more about how implants work — including implant bridges and the full treatment sequence — on our dental implants page.
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