Dentures

Missing one tooth, several teeth, or all your teeth can affect your ability to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. At Naperville Dental Studios, we offer high-quality dentures in Naperville, IL, to restore form and function, help support facial structures, and renew your confidence in daily life.

What Are Dentures?

Dentures are removable prosthetic appliances designed to replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues. They come in different types depending on your needs:

• Complete (Full) Dentures: Replace all teeth in an arch (upper or lower).
• Partial Dentures: Replace one or more missing teeth while preserving remaining natural teeth.
• Implant-Supported Dentures (Overdentures): Use dental implants to anchor or stabilize the dentures for better retention and comfort.
• Immediate Dentures: Placed on the same day that teeth are removed, so you are not without teeth during healing.

Dentures help you regain chewing ability, improve speech, support lip and cheek structure, and enhance your smile. In many cases, implant-supported dentures are more stable and comfortable than conventional ones.

The Denture Process at Naperville Dental Studios

We aim to make your denture journey smooth, comfortable, and customized:

• Consultation and Evaluation: We examine your oral health, bone structure, jaw alignment, and mouth anatomy. Digital scans or traditional impressions help plan the denture fitting.
• Treatment Planning & Design: Based on your goals and anatomy, Dr. Patel will recommend whether a partial, full, or implant-retained denture is best. We design shape, tooth shade, and bite relationships.
• Tooth Extraction & Healing (if needed): If you need extractions, we allow appropriate healing time before final dentures. Immediate dentures may be placed during this stage.
• Impression / Fit Stage: Once your gums have healed, we take final impressions or digital scans to capture precise detail for the denture.
• Wax Try-In (if applicable): We test the teeth arrangement and fit with a wax mockup so you can see how your denture will look and function. Adjustments are easier at this stage.
• Denture Fabrication: Our trusted dental lab crafts your custom dentures to exacting specifications, shade, shape, fit, and comfort.
• Delivery & Adjustment: At your fitting appointment, we insert the dentures, check the fit, make minor adjustments, and guide you on wear, cleaning, and adaptation.
• Follow-Up & Maintenance: You’ll return for periodic checks, relines, adjustments, or repairs as your mouth changes over time.

Advantages of Dentures

Choosing dentures offers multiple benefits:

• Restores the ability to eat and speak more naturally
• Enhances your facial appearance and prevents a sunken look
• Helps distribute biting forces across the gums and jaws
• More affordable and less invasive than some alternatives
• With implant support, improved retention and comfort

Caring for Your Dentures

Proper care helps your dentures last longer and keeps your mouth healthy. Tips include:

• Remove and rinse dentures after meals to wash away food particles.
• Clean them daily with a soft brush and nonabrasive denture cleanser (avoid regular toothpaste, which can be too abrasive).
• Soak dentures overnight in water or a mild denture solution to maintain their shape and cleanliness.
• Rinse thoroughly before wearing if using a soaking solution (to avoid ingestion of chemicals).
• Handle dentures carefully, don’t drop them or bend clasps.
• Attend regular checkups so we can assess fit, make relines, or repairs as needed.
• If dentures become loose, cause irritation, or break, call us immediately for adjustments or repairs.

The American Dental Association recommends avoiding hot water for soaking (it may warp dentures) and treating ill-fitting dentures rather than overusing adhesive.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Dentures?

Dentures are suitable for many patients who have lost teeth and want a removable replacement. Good candidates typically:

• Have lost several or all teeth in an arch
• Want a noninvasive and cost-effective tooth replacement
• Want guidance and support during adaptation
• May benefit from implant support for better stability

If bone loss is significant or adjacent teeth are weak, we may recommend implant-supported options or other prosthetic solutions. At your consultation, we will review all options available for your smile.

Why Choose Naperville Dental Studios For Dentures?

You’ll benefit from:

• Personalized care under Dr. Jignesh Patel
• Modern digital and impression technology
• A patient-first approach, with comfort and communication as priorities
• Flexible options, including implant-supported dentures
• Follow-up care, repairs, and relines to keep your dentures functioning well over time

Schedule Your Denture Evaluation Today

If you are missing teeth or need replacement dentures, contact Naperville Dental Studios to schedule a consultation. Dr. Patel will discuss your options, guide you through the process, and help you choose the best solution for your smile and lifestyle.