Rediscover Confidence with Custom Dentures
Are missing teeth affecting your daily life? At AZ Implant & Denture Center, we understand the impact tooth loss can have on your confidence and overall well-being. Our team, led by Sun City West prosthodontist Dr. Keith Cooper, specializes in creating custom dentures that look natural and feel comfortable, allowing you to smile, eat, and speak with renewed assurance.
Don’t let missing teeth hold you back any longer. Take the first step towards a restored smile by scheduling a free consultation at AZ Implant & Denture Center in Sun City West. Call us at (623) 214-7898 to book your appointment today.
What Are Dentures?
Dentures are removable appliances designed to replace missing teeth and restore your smile. They consist of artificial teeth attached to a flesh-colored acrylic base that mimics your gums. Dentures are custom-made to fit your mouth, providing a natural appearance and restoring functionality to your bite.
Modern dentures are far more comfortable and natural-looking than those of the past. They’re crafted from high-quality materials and designed to closely resemble your natural teeth and gums, helping you maintain a youthful appearance and a confident smile.
The Types of Dentures We Offer At Our Sun City West Practice
The type of denture you need depends on multiple factors, like oral health and the extent of tooth loss. During your consultation, our dentist will get to know you and your oral health goals to recommend the type of denture that best meets your needs. Our Sun City West practice offers:
- Full Dentures: Full dentures, also called complete dentures, replace a full dental arch of missing teeth for patients with complete tooth loss.
- Partial Dentures: Partial dentures are designed to replace localized tooth loss or multiple areas of tooth loss along one or both dental arches.
- Traditional Dentures: A traditional denture is a removable prosthetic that rests along your gums to replace all or several missing teeth. It is held in place by suction or a denture adhesive.
- Implant Dentures: Dental implants are small titanium posts surgically placed into the jawbone. When secured to implants, your partial or complete dentures are non-removable.
Benefits of Dentures
Enhance Your Appearance
Several missing teeth can cause your lips and cheeks to look sunken and make you appear older than you are. Dentures restore facial structure to give you a more youthful-looking smile.
Boost Your Confidence
Dentures look and function like natural teeth, allowing you to confidently chew and speak in public. When dentures are supported by dental implants surgically placed in the jaw, patients never have to worry about them sliding out of place.
Improve Your Health
Missing teeth can cause multiple health problems. Restoring teeth with dentures can help you eat a more varied and nutritious diet, and implant-supported dentures can help reduce your risk of jawbone atrophy.
Added Support and Improved Oral Health with Implant-Supported Permanent Dentures
Prevent Jawbone Atrophy
Our natural tooth roots stimulate the jawbone and help keep it strong. When we lose several or more teeth, our roots are no longer there to support our jaw, which can lead to jawbone atrophy. Dental implants are surgically placed to mimic our natural tooth roots, making them the only dentistry solution that can prevent jawbone atrophy.
Provide Maximum Stability
Unlike traditional full or partial dentures that can be removed, implant-supported dentures stay firmly in place, so you don’t need to worry about them slipping while eating or speaking. There is also no need for messy denture adhesive, as your restorations are secured directly to your implants.
Why Choose Our Practice for Dentures? We Can Do Everything In-House
Our team’s skill, experience, and compassion are a few of the many reasons why patients continually choose our practice for general dental care. Our denture services also put us a cut above the rest:
Same-Day Services
Our Sun City West office provides quick and convenient denture services. We can adjust and repair your dentures in a single visit.
On-Site Lab
Other practices send your impressions to a lab to fabricate your restorations. We can do everything at our Sun City West office. Our on-site lab allows us to perform every step of your denture procedure in a fraction of the time, which allows for the possibility of same-day implants and immediate dentures.
Customized Restorations
Your denture treatment is customized to fit your needs. We offer several material options like acrylic, ValPlast®, zirconia, porcelain, and IPS e.max®. We also do hand finishing to create dentures that perfectly fit your smile.
Exploring Denture Candidacy
Are You a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Most patients with significant tooth loss make good denture candidates. Even if you are not a good candidate now, our dentist can create a customized treatment plan to address every dental need so you can enjoy the benefits of these restorations. Contact us today to request your consultation.
These are a few factors to consider to determine your candidacy:
Oral Health
Patients should be in good oral health and free of gum disease or tooth decay before denture treatment. Healthy teeth and gums create a strong foundation for dentures and prevent complications during the denture process. Our dentist can treat gum or dental issues to improve oral health before denture placement.
Tooth Loss
Dentures are recommended for people missing all or most of their teeth. Dental crowns or bridges may be a better solution for those only missing a single tooth or a few teeth. Our dentist can review all of your restorative options during your initial consultation.
Jawbone Tissue
Patients seeking implant-supported dentures must have sufficient jawbone tissue. Patients with severe jawbone atrophy may be better suited for traditional dentures. Alternatively, a bone graft before implant placement can help strengthen the jawbone and improve implant candidacy.
Traditional Denture Process
Getting dentures at our Sun City West practice is a straightforward process:
- Initial Consultation: Dr. Cooper will assess your oral health and discuss your goals.
- Treatment Planning: We’ll create a customized plan based on your specific needs.
- Impressions and Measurements: We’ll take detailed impressions of your mouth to ensure a perfect fit.
- Denture Fabrication: Our in-house lab will craft your custom dentures.
- Fitting and Adjustments: We’ll ensure your dentures fit comfortably and make any necessary adjustments.
- Follow-up Care: We’ll schedule check-ups to monitor your progress and make any needed modifications.
Caring for Your Dentures
Proper care is essential to maintain the longevity and effectiveness of your dentures. Your care routine might look different depending on the type you get, such as removable partial dentures versus complete implant-supported dentures. Our dentists will provide specific aftercare instructions to suit your needs.
Here are some general denture maintenance tips to get started:
- Clean your dentures daily with a soft-bristled brush and non-abrasive denture cleaner
- Rinse dentures after meals to remove food particles
- Handle your dentures carefully to avoid dropping them
- Soak dentures overnight in water or a denture-soaking solution
- Schedule regular check-ups for professional cleaning and adjustments
Financing Your Dentures
We understand the cost of dentures can be a concern when considering replacing missing teeth. At AZ Implant & Denture Center, we offer various financing options to make your dental care more affordable. Our team will work with you to find a payment plan that fits your budget.
We accept CareCredit® to help finance your treatment. This affordable financing option allows our patients to break the cost of their treatment into affordable monthly payments.
Adapting to dentures typically takes a few weeks to a month. During this period, you may experience increased saliva flow, some soreness, and difficulty with speaking and eating. These issues generally subside as your mouth adjusts to the new appliance. Patience and consistent wear are key to becoming comfortable with your dentures.
If discomfort persists, it’s important to consult with your dentist for adjustments.
On average, dentures should be replaced every five to seven years. However, this can vary depending on factors such as wear and tear, changes in your mouth structure, and how well you care for your dentures. Regular dental check-ups allow your dentist to assess the condition of your dentures and determine if replacements or adjustments are needed. Proper care and maintenance can help extend the life of your dentures.
While it’s possible to sleep with dentures, it’s generally recommended to remove them at night. This gives your gums and bone a chance to relax from the pressure of wearing dentures during the day.
Removing dentures at night also allows you to clean them thoroughly and helps maintain better oral hygiene. If you must wear your dentures while sleeping, be sure to clean them and your mouth very well before and after sleeping.
Experience Premier Denture Care in Sun City West
At AZ Implant & Denture Center, we’re committed to helping you regain your smile and confidence. Our team of skilled professionals, led by Dr. Keith Cooper, uses advanced techniques and materials to create dentures that look and feel natural.
Don’t let missing teeth impact your quality of life any longer. Contact our Sun City West office today at (623) 214-7898 to schedule your free consultation. We’re ready to help you achieve the beautiful, functional smile you deserve.
We proudly serve patients from Sun City West and surrounding areas, including Surprise, El Mirage, and Peoria. Whether you’re just down the street or a short drive away, we’re here to provide top-quality denture care for our Arizona community.
