Have it your way – full, partial, upper, lower, a couple teeth, or a mouthful – there are so many options for you!  Best of all, the high-tech materials and techniques have not only made dentures more comfortable, they are also fully capable of giving you that smile with which you can shine!  The professional dentists at Dental Associates of West Michigan can certainly be of help to you in figuring out just what your needs are and how to go about meeting and exceeding them, for your total oral complement of teeth.  For sure, there is no need to get dentures and leave them in the bathroom for another day – which never comes – as you fear they won’t fit, will hurt, or will look “fake.”  You need the professionals who have the experience in getting you smiling and keeping you smiling, such as Drs. Steven M. Conlon and James P.M. Vincelj!

The positive changes in denture fitting and natural look dentures have greatly affected a denture-wearer’s look and comfort level.  The initial fit may take more than one appointment, to get the dentures where you need them to be for the comfort level in which to wear them day after day, eating meals, etc., regularly and comfortably.  You can get to that great fit, however, with the knowledge and techniques of a great dental team, and your persistence and use of your dentures.  Sometimes changes do happen in our oral cavities, for a number of reasons, and when that happens, it is time to let your dentist do the adjusting, as it is no job for an amateur.  Denture adjustments require the proper provider, equipment and technique that will suit your needs.

There are some changes you may experience, however, as a denture wearer.  Good education in denture use will help you in knowing what these changes could be.  You may not feel hot foods and liquids as much with dentures – risking a potential burn if you are not careful or prepared, when the hot liquid or food hits your gums.  Some things you may not notice when you’re chewing, like coming down on a bone or pit.  The sensitivity of your own teeth is not there with a denture, so thorough education to conditions such as these is paramount to your success with dentures.

Ill-fitting dentures or allergies to materials used in dentures may cause a minority of people to have what is termed “burning mouth syndrome.” It should be noted, however, that there are other causes for this syndrome, such as depression, anxiety, an oral fungal infection, or nutritional deficiencies, to name a few.  Careful diagnostics by professional dentists will assist a patient in determining what the best course is for denture wearers if this syndrome should occur.

Taking the dentures out and soaking them at night, making the time to take them out after meals and cleaning them, to get rid of food debris that may linger in them, and rinsing them thoroughly after soaking or cleaning out your mouth will help keep your dentures clean and comfortable for you.  Having your dentist in Grand Rapids check your dentures and your overall oral health routinely will also assist in attaining and maintaining the healthy teeth and gums which will support your dentures.   Call Dental Associates of West Michigan for that great fit for your dentures and a happy smile!  Contact us today 616-554-5970!