Dentures

Dentures have been used for centuries to successfully replace several missing teeth or an entire dental arch. Our dentist, Dr. John Rodriquez, can provide you with complete or partial dentures in The Woodlands, Texas, to fill out your smile. Call us at 281-681-3300 today. We will help you get started on your new smile.

Partials vs. Dentures

Partials and complete dentures can both take care of some of the same issues. They can allow you to speak clearly and eat comfortably. They may improve your appearance by filling out cheeks and jawlines, and can prevent the “hollowed-out” look that sometimes develops when teeth are missing.

Complete Dentures

Our dentist may recommend complete dentures if you have no natural teeth remaining. They are ready to wear right after all the natural teeth have been removed. The drawback to immediate dentures is their fit, which may become poor over time. Gums and bone tissue are swollen after multiple tooth extractions and may shrink over the next several weeks to a month. This degree of shrinkage may require refits or new dentures.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures have some similarity to dental bridges. The biggest difference is that partial dentures are removable by the wearer, whereas dental bridges are not. If a potential denture wearer still has natural teeth that are in favorable positions, partials are the denture of choice. These teeth are joined with a metal frame that attaches to each natural tooth. The natural tooth provides stability and anchoring to keep the partial steady, in order to bridge the gap between natural teeth.

Dentures require good oral hygiene. Brush them daily with a soft-bristled brush. Don’t sleep in your dentures. Instead, keep them in their container or a cup of warm—never hot—water. Dentures can break, but fortunately can also be mended right here at Timeless Dental in The Woodlands, Texas.