Dentures

When you need to replace multiple teeth, Dr. Karen M. DePaoli may recommend that you be fitted for a complete or partial denture. Dentures enable you to chew, speak and smile with confidence, giving you back both your smile and your quality of life. To schedule a consultation with our dentist and learn more about how you can benefit from dentures in Fullerton and North Orange County, California, call DePaoli Dentistry at (714) 441-2372!

Dentures replace teeth to provide patients with the ability to chew through food and maintain a decent quality of life. Dentures look and function like regular teeth. If you are missing all of your teeth or have extensive damage to your remaining teeth, full dentures are optimal. If you are missing several teeth or a tooth, partial dentures will likely prove ideal. Reach out to us today at (714) 441-2372 to find out more about dentures from our dental practice.

The initial dentures visit involves an analysis of the gums to determine if they are healthy enough to accommodate new teeth. A comprehensive exam including x-rays is performed. The dentist makes a mold or cast of the gums to start the process necessary to create personalized dentures. The dental lab uses the mold to make the dentures that will be the perfect fit for your mouth.

The next visit is focused on determining the length of the dentures and also ensuring the optimal alignment. The dentures are then added to your mouth. However, these dentures are made of wax. Wax is initially used to determine how the dentures will look and also gauge whether any adjustment is necessary. The final visit adds the new dentures to your mouth, empowering you to chew, speak and enjoy life as you did in the past.