Dentures in Pine Beach, NJ

A full set for one arch, upper or lower, when all the teeth in that jaw are gone. The base is shaped to your gums so it sits closely and holds its own position.

For when you still have healthy teeth worth keeping. A slim framework or discreet clasps hook onto those teeth, and the partial fills the gaps between them.

Made in advance and fitted the same day teeth are removed, so you are not without teeth while the gums heal. These need adjusting as the gums settle over the following months.

A denture that clips onto a small number of implants instead of resting on the gum alone. This is the option most often asked about by patients whose lower denture will not stay down.

Gums change shape over the years, and a denture that fitted well in year one may rock by year four. A reline reshapes the fitting surface to the gum you have now.

Cracked base, lost tooth, broken clasp. Bring it in rather than reaching for glue, which usually makes the eventual repair harder and can distort the fit for good.

Cost depends on the type of denture you need, such as complete, partial, immediate or implant-retained, and on whether any teeth need removing first. After your assessment we review your plan coverage and give you the sequence and estimate in writing before any work starts, so you know what to expect. Our financial options page sets out how we handle payment.

Coverage varies from one plan to the next. Many dental plans contribute toward dentures, but the amount and any waiting periods depend on your policy. Our team reviews what your plan includes before treatment begins and puts the estimate in writing, so there are no surprises. If you have questions about your plan or payment, contact our Pine Beach office or see our financial options page.

It depends on how many teeth are missing, what is still there and how much support your gums and bone can give. Complete dentures replace every tooth in an arch. Partial dentures clip onto healthy teeth you keep. Immediate dentures are fitted the day teeth are removed, and implant-retained dentures clip onto a small number of implants. Where only a couple of teeth are missing, a dental bridge may suit you better.

A good denture is built over several short visits. We assess your gums and remaining teeth, take detailed impressions and record how your jaws meet. At the try-in, the teeth are set in wax so you can change the shade, shape or position before anything is final. The finished denture is then fitted and adjusted, with a follow-up visit shortly afterwards to fine-tune comfort.

New dentures feel bulky at first, and that is normal. Speech takes a little practice, and eating usually starts with softer food cut into smaller pieces before you work back toward everything else. Most patients find things settle noticeably within a few weeks. Sore spots in the early days are common and easy to adjust, so tell us about them rather than putting up with them.

Dentures restore chewing and appearance without surgery and suit patients missing many teeth or without enough bone for implants right now. Dental implants are anchored in bone, so nothing comes out at night. A middle option is an implant-retained denture, which clips onto a few implants and stops a lower denture from moving. Our implants vs dentures guide compares both.

Clean your denture out of the mouth every day with a denture brush and cleanser, over a folded towel or a basin of water. Avoid toothpaste, which is abrasive enough to scratch the surface. Take the denture out overnight where possible and store it in water so it does not dry out. Keep your routine visits too, so we can check the fit and the gum tissue underneath.

Gums change shape over the years, so a denture that fitted well at first may start to rock later. A reline reshapes the fitting surface to match your gums as they are now. If the base cracks, a tooth comes off or a clasp breaks, bring it in rather than reaching for glue, which usually makes the repair harder and can distort the fit for good.