Dentures & Bridges

Replace missing teeth with fixed bridgework or removable dentures

Dentures are artificial teeth and gums that are made by Dentists alongside Dental Technicians to replace lost or removed natural teeth.

At Stonegate dental, we are able to provide our patients with conventional full dentures made to replace a full set of missing teeth. We also offer partial dentures to replace only a few missing teeth.

Regardless of what kind of dentures you may need, they will be custom designed to fit your mouth, and visually matched to your existing teeth.

Partial Dentures

The partial dentures are fitted to the part of the gum line that they will sit on, and fasten to nearby natural teeth to keep from falling out of place. They are not permanently fastened, so can be easily taken out for cleaning and while sleeping.

Full Dentures

Full dentures replace all of your natural teeth. You can have them fitted for your top or bottom gum line, and are held in place by suction and/or the help of an oral adhesive. Just like partial dentures, they are easily removable.

Immediate Dentures

There are some other kinds of full and partial dentures that differ from traditional permanent dentures including a type called immediate dentures. These dentures are created before the teeth that are being replaced with dentures have been removed and are used immediately after tooth extraction and during the healing process. These dentures can be more easily refitted than permanent dentures to accommodate for mouth changes as the swelling in the gums and jaw subsides while healing. The immediate dentures will be disposed of once the healing process is complete and your mouth is ready for permanent dentures.

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Dentures not only improve the appearance of a smile, but they also keep the structure of the mouth by supporting the structures around the cheeks and lips. Dentures also make it possible to eat foods that require chewing.

It depends on the type of dentures you want. The more state of the art you want them, the more it will cost. At Stonegate dental we have different laboratories that can cater your needs and preferences.  Talk to your dentist and discuss your options together.

Yes, at first most people have a lisp while they learn to adjust to their new dentures, but this goes away after you get used to them.

It usually takes a little time to get used to dentures, but after a while you should be able to eat just about everything.  Sticky foods, and foods with small grains might be harder to eat as they get stuck in your dentures. If you want to eat corn on the cob and foods like this, it’s best to use an adhesive (like Fixodent, or Sea Bond) on your dentures to keep them in place.

Dentures are made to last, but they still are fairly delicate. You have to look after them in the appropriate way, which your dentist will go through on the day you come to collect them., If you drop you denture they can chip, or break. If this happens you will need to take them back to the dentist to be fixed. But on the whole, with proper care your dentures should last many years!

Sometimes your dentures will require a repair or an adjustment. You will know there is a problem if you have difficulty chewing , or have irritation to your gums or experiencing sore spots, or just plain discomfort. If you experience these call the practice and book an appointment to see your dentist.

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