Dentures, or false teeth, are oral prosthetics used to replace some or all of your permanent teeth. They sit comfortably on top of your gums, allowing you to eat your favorite foods & smile confidently.

Dentures are made of various material, including acrylic, nylon, & metal. They’re incredibly tough & can withstand the forces of biting & chewing.

Savannah Dental offers several types of dentures, including:

• Partial dentures - If you’re missing one or several teeth, our team might recommend partial dentures. Partial dentures contain one of multiple false teeth on top of a wire framework. The framework snaps comfortable in-place around your existing teeth, restoring your smile to its near-original condition.

• Full-mouth dentures - If you’re missing all of the teeth on your upper or lower arch, consider full-mouth dentures. Full-mouth dentures have a metal base plate, pink acrylic gums, & a full row of false teeth. You place a denture adhesive on the bottom & place it on top of your natural gums. The adhesive prevents your dentures from slipping or sliding when you bite, chew, or speak.

• Implant-support dentures - If you don’t want to remove your dentures to regularly clean them, consider implant-supported dentures. Implant-supported dentures snap on to dental implants, small metal posts fused to your jaw. Of all the denture types, implant-supported dentures are the sturdiest & longest-lasting.

Your mouth is full of harmful bacteria, so it’s important to clean your dentures regularly. Caring for dentures depends on the type you have, but we typically recommend brushing them with a soft-bristle toothbrush & toothpaste.

At night, when you go to bed, take your dentures out & soak them in a denture cleaning solution. This helps to preserve their shape & eradicates the buildup of plaque, food particles, & bacteria.

To prevent damage to your dentures, you may need to avoid certain food or beverages. For example, hot coffee or tea can cause your dentures to melt or warp.

Dentures are relatively comfortable & usually well-tolerated. You might experience some gum sensitivity or irritation when you first start wearing them, but any discomfort should subside within a week.