Customized Lexington Denture Solutions
At Pugh Family Dentistry, our dentists are passionate about restoring oral function and enhancing your smile with personalized denture solutions. Our experienced team offers many denture options that fit your lifestyle and oral health needs. We'll take the time to get to know you and your situation as we help you decide whether traditional, implant-supported, or overdentures are right for you.
We always focus on positive experiences, and our team never wants you to go without functional teeth while restoring your smile. We offer temporary dentures for a seamless transition until you receive your final prosthetic, and same-day repairs or relining for those who need them. We're excited to meet you and provide the exceptional care our patients have become accustomed to. Schedule your initial consultation today and take the first step towards getting your smile back with our full or partial denture offerings in Lexington.
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What Are Dentures?
Dentures are the preferred solution for individuals facing the challenge of missing teeth or widespread decay requiring all your teeth to be removed. They come in different shapes and sizes and can solve an array of issues you may be experiencing with your smile. Dentures most often consist of two parts: a base made of acrylic or other materials that match the color of your gums and prosthetic teeth made from durable materials like porcelain. We offer traditional and implant-supported options and will consult with you about what works best for your needs.
What Denture Options Do You Provide?
Whether you're dealing with extensive decay, gum disease, or you've experienced a traumatic dental injury, we're prepared to help you smile again. Over the years, we've streamlined our approach to providing dentures and are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of options. Our choices for restoring your dentition include:
- Traditional Full and Partial Dentures: Our conventional full dentures are precisely lined and fitted to your gum line, providing a secure fit. If you have remaining healthy teeth, partial dentures can fill in the gaps and are highly customizable to complete your unique bite.
- Implant-Supported Dentures: This denture type is firmly attached to dental implant posts surgically placed in your jaw. Implant posts are permanent additions to your smile and offer exceptional bite stability, allowing you to chew and speak confidently.
- Overdentures: Our Lexington overdentures are removable arches of teeth placed on dental implants or supported by remaining healthy teeth. They blend the convenient aspects of traditional dentures, like simplified cleaning and repairs, with a high degree of stability and overall functionality.
- All-on-4® Implant Dentures: We're proud to offer All-on-4 dentures at Pugh Family Dentistry. These fixed implant-supported dentures are placed on only four implant posts, reducing the impact on your jaw while still delivering the strength and longevity of other implant options.
Our Comprehensive Denture Process
Getting the beautiful new smile you need begins with an in-depth initial visit. During this visit, our team thoroughly examines your oral health to develop a personalized plan that caters to your dental aspirations and overall health. The denture placement process at our clinic is comprehensive and patient-focused, and we'll walk you through your custom plan at your appointment.
The process generally looks like this:
- Extraction Appointment: Preparatory extractions are often necessary for patients getting dentures for the first time. This step is crucial for both full and partial denture fittings.
- Healing Phase: Following extractions, your mouth undergoes a healing phase typically around six weeks. We closely monitor your recovery during this period. Our team also offers temporary dentures during this time, so you don't have to go without teeth.
- Denture Creation: We take detailed impressions of your gums and craft a blueprint for your custom dentures. We'll walk you through selecting various tooth designs and shades that complement your appearance and existing oral structure.
- Denture Installation: After your gums have adequately healed, we schedule the placement of your final dentures. During placement, we'll ensure they fit comfortably and securely, making any necessary alterations.
- Relining: As your gum line may change shape, particularly after extractions, we offer relining services, generally after three months, to adjust the fit of your dentures for continued comfort. We make relining easy; you can drop your dentures off in the morning and pick them up the same day.
Lexington Full and Partial Denture FAQs
Our patients often have questions when considering dentures, and we are here to provide clear, comprehensive answers. Our dentists and dental team members will never rush your treatments and always take the time to address any concerns you may have. Some frequently asked questions include:
While wearing dentures to bed is possible, we advise against it. Removing them overnight relieves pressure on the gums and jawbone and aids in maintaining effective oral hygiene.
Absolutely. There might be a brief adjustment period as you learn to tolerate your prosthetic, but you'll soon be able to eat normally. However, caution is advised when it comes to hard or very sticky foods.
The first thing you should do is contact our office. We can give you guidance on what to do in the short-term. If it's a simple fix we can often perform same-day repairs and relines, however, depending on the extent of the damage, additional time may be required to restore your prosthetic.
Lexington's Premier Denture Services
Our team at Pugh Family Dentistry understands that getting dentures is a sensitive and deeply personal process. Serving patients in Lexington, Thomasville, and Welcome, our team embraces an approach built on compassion and a commitment to always listening to your needs. If you're looking for a skilled dentist who provides beautiful dentures with a gentle touch, our practice is for you. Contact us today for your appointment for full or partial dentures in Lexington!
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