Dr. Corey Bickler Talks About Dentures
Dentures
Eat Anything With Implant Dentures
Rebuild Your Bite With Dentures in Salem
Don't let tooth loss change your everyday life. When several or all of your teeth are missing, dentures in Salem can help you overcome limitations like avoiding certain foods. You'll feel more like yourself again with a complete set of teeth. At Bickler Dentistry, Dr. Corey Bickler provides dentures that balance appearance, comfort, fit, and function. No insurance? Join our VIP Club for savings. Seniors and military personnel receive five percent off services as well.
Choose the Denture That Fits Your Needs
At Bickler Dentistry, we offer several styles of dentures to address the challenges of missing teeth. Choose traditional removable dentures or more stable implant-supported options to restore your smile.
If you're worried about the wait for your replacement teeth, we offer immediate dentures to provide a functional, complete smile. Feeling nervous? Sedation is available. With dentures in Salem, you don't have to go without a full smile any longer.
Conventional Full Dentures
Full dentures replace an entire upper or lower arch of missing teeth. The prosthesis remains in place with adhesive. You remove it each day for cleaning and care.
Conventional Partial Dentures
A partial denture replaces several missing teeth when healthy natural teeth remain. The restoration uses the surrounding teeth for support, helping it stay securely in place.
Implant-Retained Dentures
This option uses dental implants and attachment components to hold your denture in place. It provides greater stability than a conventional removable denture. The teeth can be removed for cleaning.
Implant-Supported Dentures
For greater support, we can create a denture that connects to a sturdy metal bar anchored in the jawbone by dental implants. This design stays fixed in place. You clean the teeth with simple brushing and flossing.
Flippers
A flipper provides a removable option for replacing a single missing tooth. It can fill a visible gap when a simple or temporary replacement is appropriate.
Temporary Dentures
We use Bayshore temporary dentures while your final restoration is being created. You can continue eating, speaking, and smiling during the waiting period.
Common Questions About Dentures
Q What are dentures?
Dentures are removable or implant-supported dental appliances used to replace missing teeth. They can restore a few teeth or an entire arch, giving patients back the ability to eat, speak, and smile confidently after tooth loss.
Q Who is a good candidate for dentures?
Whether you are a good fit for dentures is best answered during a consultation. However, dentures can benefit patients missing a single tooth, several teeth, or an entire arch, depending on the style chosen. Whether traditional removable dentures or implant-supported options make the most sense depends on factors like remaining bone density and personal preference for stability.
Q How long does it take to get dentures?
The length of time to get dentures can vary. Creating a final, custom denture typically takes a few weeks, since the restoration is made by a lab partner based on your specific measurements. Immediate or temporary dentures can be provided in the meantime, so you're never without a functional set of teeth during the process.
Q What is the difference between implant-retained and implant-supported dentures?
The difference between implant-retained and implant-supported dentures is the removability of the denture. Implant-retained dentures attach to implants via a system of snaps and balls and are removable. Implant-supported dentures use a sturdy metal bar anchored to the implants. They can only be removed by a dentist and provide an even more secure and comfortable fit for many patients.
Q Can dentures fall out while eating or speaking?
No, dentures should not fall out while speaking or eating. Traditional dentures secured with adhesive fit snugly over the gums but may need periodic adjustment to maintain a secure fit over time. Implant dentures address this concern directly by anchoring to dental implants, so there's little risk of teeth shifting or slipping.
Q What is a flipper?
A flipper is a simple, removable appliance used to replace a single missing tooth. It's a straightforward option for patients who need to fill a single gap in their smile without committing to a restoration like a bridge or implant crown.
Q How do I care for my dentures?
Removable dentures should be cleaned daily with a denture brush and soaked as directed by your dentist to keep them free of bacteria and buildup. Implant-supported dentures are cared for similarly to natural teeth, with regular brushing and professional cleanings to maintain the health of the surrounding gums.
Q Will dentures change how I speak or eat?
It's common to need a short adjustment period when getting used to new dentures, particularly with speech and chewing certain foods. Most patients adapt within a few weeks. Implant-supported options tend to feel more stable and natural when eating and speaking.
