Dentures
Replace Missing Teeth With Personalized Denture Options
Restore Your Smile With Custom Dentures
Dentures are removable tooth replacements designed to restore the appearance and function of your smile when several or all natural teeth are missing. Depending on your needs, dentures can replace an entire arch of teeth, fill spaces left by several missing teeth, or work with dental implants for additional support.
At Deer Lake Dental, our dentists assess your remaining teeth, gums, bite, jawbone, and treatment goals before recommending a denture option.
Replace Several or All Missing Teeth
Restore Everyday Chewing and Speaking Function
Choose From Several Denture Treatment Options
Maintain Fit With Ongoing Denture Care
Denture Options in Deer Lake
Different denture designs are used depending on how many teeth are missing, whether natural teeth remain, whether implants are involved, and how much support and stability are needed.
Complete Dentures
Replace all teeth in an upper or lower arch for restored function.
Partial Dentures
Replace several missing teeth while using remaining natural teeth for support.
Immediate Dentures
Temporary tooth replacement immediately following planned extractions and healing.
Flippers
Provide a removable replacement for one or several missing teeth.
Precision Dentures
Provide a customized fit designed around your bite, function, and appearance.
Implant Retained Dentures
Attach to dental implants for improved retention while remaining removable.
Implant Supported Dentures
Use dental implants for added support, stability, and everyday function.
Denture Fit, Comfort, and Repairs
Even well-fitting dentures can require maintenance because the gums and jawbone naturally change over time. Deer Lake Dental provides denture adjustments and maintenance options to help restore fit, comfort, and function when an existing denture begins to feel different.
Soft Liners
Soft liners add a cushioning material to the fitting surface of a denture and may be considered for patients with sensitive gums, thin tissues, or areas that remain uncomfortable with a firmer denture base.
Rebases
A denture rebase replaces most or all of the acrylic base of an existing denture while keeping the existing denture teeth.
Relines
A denture reline reshapes the fitting surface of an existing denture so it more closely adapts to changes in the gums and underlying tissues.
Denture Repairs
Cracked, broken, or damaged dentures should be professionally assessed rather than repaired at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about denture options, fit, maintenance, and replacing missing teeth.
What type of denture is right for me?
The appropriate denture depends on how many teeth are missing, whether healthy natural teeth remain, the condition of your gums and jawbone, and whether dental implants are being considered. Complete, partial, immediate, implant retained, and implant supported dentures each meet different needs. Your dentist can assess your mouth and recommend suitable options.
What is the difference between complete and partial dentures?
Complete dentures are designed to replace all missing teeth in the upper or lower arch. Partial dentures are used when several teeth are missing but some natural teeth remain. They are designed to fit around the remaining teeth while filling the spaces left by missing teeth. Our dentists can assess your oral health and discuss which type of denture may be appropriate for your individual needs.
What are soft liners for dentures?
Soft liners are cushioning materials placed along the fitting surface of a denture. They may be useful for patients with sensitive gum tissue, thin oral tissues, or areas that remain uncomfortable under a conventional firm denture base. Soft liners require maintenance and may need periodic replacement depending on wear and oral conditions.
How do I know if my dentures need to be relined or rebased?
A reline may be recommended when a denture has become loose because the gums and supporting tissues have changed. A rebase replaces more of the denture's acrylic base and may be considered when the base itself is worn or damaged. Your dentist can examine the denture and determine which option is appropriate.
Can a broken denture be repaired?
Many damaged dentures can be repaired, but the appropriate solution depends on where and how the denture has broken and whether its fit has also changed. Avoid household glue or attempting to reshape the denture yourself, as this can cause further damage. Bring the denture to Deer Lake Dental for professional assessment.
