Does a Family Dentist in Rockville Provide Denture Services?

If you have lost most or all of your teeth, your family dentist in Rockville can help. Your dentist offers complete and partial dentures to take the place of your natural teeth. It usually requires two appointments to get dentures, with possible healing in between the first and second visit. Learn more about this procedure.

Procedure for getting dentures at a family dentist in Rockville

The process for getting dentures depends on the needs of the patient. Some patients have already lost their teeth and are ready to get impressions. Others require dental work prior to getting impressions. Dental work and impressions can typically be done during a single visit.

Preparing for dentures

Dentists must examine patients to ensure they are good candidates for dentures. This includes looking at the bone structure and the gums. Dentists might need to extract permanent teeth before placing the dentures. Some patients also require alveoloplasty. This oral surgery smoothens out the ridge on the jawbone so that the dentures will be more stable.

After completing all necessary dental work, dentists must take impressions of the gums and bite molds. The impressions and molds are sent to a dental lab. A lab technician constructs the dentures to conform to the gums. The design covers the crevices and ridges along the gumline.

When dentists have to extract teeth prior to the denture fitting, temporary dentures are provided. This helps the gums heal after the extractions and will also help people chew and speak. Dentists match the shade of the temporary dentures to the extracted or remaining teeth. The dentures are also molded to look like natural teeth.

Getting fitted for dentures

Patients who had to get teeth extracted or oral surgery need to heal before getting fitted for permanent dentures. This can take three months to a year, depending on the procedure. Others are typically ready to get permanent dentures within four weeks. Dentists call patients into the office when the dentures are ready.

Even though dentures are made from impressions, dentists often have to make adjustments during the fitting. When people do not have teeth, the gums shrink, and this can happen quickly. Dentists adjust the dentures in the office and try the fit again. This process continues until the patient has the proper fit.

Adapting to dentures

Dentists understand that it takes some time to adapt to dentures. Dentists can recommend adhesives to use to keep the false teeth in place. Dentists also provide instructions for caring for the dentures. Also, dentists typically make another appointment with patients to find out how they are adjusting.

Getting dentures at your family dentist

Your family dentist in Rockville can help you restore your smile. Your dentist can provide both full and partial dentures. You will need to begin with an examination. Your dentist will determine a treatment plan and then prepare your mouth. Then you will get your new dentures in several weeks or months, depending on your dental needs.

Request an appointment here: https://whiteflintfamilydental.com or call White Flint Family Dental at (301) 273-1085 for an appointment in our Rockville office.

Check out what others are saying about our services on Yelp: Read our Yelp reviews.