Revitalize Your Smile: Discover Modern Dentures at DeVaney Dentistry
If you are embarrassed by the look of your smile, avoid certain foods due to difficulty chewing, no longer speak clearly due to gaps in your smile and shifting teeth, or are holding on to painful and damaged teeth, DeVaney Dentistry can get you back to looking and feeling better and more like yourself again. We serve the Greensboro and Oak Ridge, North Carolina area with trusted, complete solutions to replace teeth, including modern dentures. We stress the word “modern” because the dentures designed and fitted by Drs. Matthew DeVaney and Andres Rodriguez are made from advanced materials and account for the smallest details of your smile. These are not your parents’ or grandparents’ ill-fitting and obvious “false teeth”!
Our patients also benefit from a unique level of expertise, courtesy of our in-house prosthodontist, Dr. Andres Rodriguez, who specializes in implant-retained dentures.
We see this page as an opportunity to empower you with credible information about your treatment options. Below, our team has answered common patient questions about dentures to help you better understand this potentially transformative way to restore your confidence, comfort, and healthy function.
Dentures Before & After Results
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Are there different types of dentures?
Yes. There are generally two different types:
- Full or complete dentures – Replace all of the teeth in the lower or upper jaw
- Partial dentures – Are designed to fill gaps by replacing a few lost teeth.
Dentures rest on the gums and are fabricated to fit the contours of the mouth. Depending on your needs, you may get an upper denture, lower denture, or both upper and lower dentures. Partial dentures fill empty spaces when some teeth are missing. They typically attach to remaining, healthy teeth with special clasps.
Are full or partial dentures right for me?
Drs. DeVaney or Rodriguez cannot answer this question with certainty until after an appointment is scheduled at our office. During your appointment, they examine the condition of any remaining teeth that may be present, as well as the health of your gums and jawbone. No consultation would be complete without reviewing your medical history/overall health. We’ll also discuss your goals, preferences, personal habits, lifestyle, and other factors we must consider when determining the most appropriate treatment recommendations.
In general, good candidates for full dentures have few, if any, healthy teeth left. “Partials” may be an option for patients with some healthy teeth, because the denture relies on the remaining teeth for support. Additionally, Dr. Rodriguez specializes in implant-retained dentures, which can offer greater stability and comfort for qualified patients. This innovative solution may be an excellent option to discuss during your consultation.
What is the process like for dentures?
After an initial examination and conversation, we will take impressions or digital scans of your mouth. We also measure things like your bite, or how the upper and lower teeth or gums come in contact with each other when you close your mouth. If needed, we will extract heavily damaged teeth. We generally fit temporary dentures as your mouth heals after extractions. We also provide a “trial version” of the denture during the process. Think of this mock-up as a way to test drive your smile and bite. We note even the slightest changes in characteristics like a tooth’s shade or position. We account for these changes in the final version of your denture. We’ll also provide you with instructions for wear and care.
Dentures Before & After Results
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Upper: Full implant-retained denture
Lower: Full crowns
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Severely decayed and misaligned teeth, full extractions replaced with full immediate dentures.
What is “normal” during the adjustment period?
Know that you will always have support and are welcome to contact us at any time with questions or concerns. For many patients, dentures may feel a bit unfamiliar or bulky at first. There may also be sore spots and irritation. We can advise on tips to “retrain” your mouth to eat and speak with dentures. For instance, patients find it helpful to cut their food into smaller pieces. Start with more forgiving foods like steamed veggies and work your way up to chewier options as your confidence grows. As needed, our dentists can adjust your dentures for comfort if issues persist.
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Will my dentures really look natural?
DeVaney Dentistry believes all our patients in Greensboro and Oak Ridge, North Carolina deserve a smile they can be proud of, with dentures that look like real teeth. Modern dentures not only “mimic” the shade and shape of natural teeth, but the gum-colored base is also designed to blend in with your natural gum color. Throughout the process, you can refine the smallest details so the teeth and gums in your denture look as close as possible to the real deal. Think of prosthodontists as specialists in dental restorations. With Dr. Rodriguez’s extensive training and experience, you can be confident your dentures are in the hands of an exceptionally skilled professional.
Now that you know a little bit about today’s dentures, we look forward to answering your questions during a consultation. To schedule your visit, call us at (336) 542-1915 today.
Dr. Andres Rodriguez
Dr. Andres Rodriguez is a prosthodontist, a dental specialist with advanced training in the restoration and replacement of teeth. Prosthodontists specialize in complex dental care, including dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, full-mouth rehabilitation, and cosmetic restorations. His expertise allows him to provide advanced treatment options for patients with even the most complex dental needs.
Dr. Rodriguez earned his dental degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia. He is also a Certified Dental Laboratory Technician, having graduated with honors from the University of Texas, and completed his specialty training in Prosthodontics at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.