Dentures in Shorewood, IL

Comfortable Tooth Replacement Options for Your Smile.

Missing multiple teeth can make everyday activities like eating, speaking and smiling more difficult. Dentures provide a customizable tooth replacement option that can restore the appearance and function of your smile when several or all of your natural teeth are missing.

At Shorewood Family Dental Care, we provide full, partial and implant-supported dentures in Shorewood, IL. The right option depends on how many teeth you’re missing, the health of your remaining teeth and gums, and your individual needs and preferences.

Our team will evaluate your oral health, discuss your tooth replacement options and help you determine which type of denture may be appropriate for you. We welcome patients from Shorewood, Joliet, Plainfield, Minooka, Channahon and surrounding communities.

Full Dentures

Full dentures are designed to replace an entire arch of missing teeth. A custom denture rests over the gums and is created to restore the appearance of your smile while helping you speak and eat more comfortably.

If you still have remaining teeth that cannot be preserved, tooth extraction may be part of your treatment plan before receiving a full denture. Your dentist will evaluate the condition of your existing teeth and explain whether any additional treatment is necessary.

Once your denture is created, adjustments may be needed as you become accustomed to wearing it and as the tissues in your mouth change over time. Our team can help monitor the fit and comfort of your dentures during regular dental visits.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures can replace several missing teeth while allowing you to keep healthy natural teeth that remain. The replacement teeth are incorporated into a removable appliance designed to fit around and receive support from your existing teeth.

A partial denture can help restore your smile and chewing ability while filling spaces created by missing teeth. The design and materials used can vary depending on the location of the missing teeth and your individual oral-health needs.

Our team will evaluate your remaining teeth and discuss whether a partial denture or another tooth replacement option may be right for you.

Implant-Supported Dentures

For patients looking for additional denture stability, dental implants may sometimes be used to support a denture. Implant-supported dentures connect to implants placed in the jawbone, which can provide greater stability than a traditional removable denture.

The number and placement of implants and the type of restoration used depend on your oral health, bone structure and individual treatment plan. Some implant-supported dentures remain removable by the patient, while other implant-based tooth replacement options may use a different design.

An evaluation is necessary to determine whether you’re a candidate for dental implants and which tooth replacement approach may best meet your needs.

Which Type of Denture Is Right for Me?

Choosing between full, partial and implant-supported dentures depends on several factors, including how many teeth are missing, the health of your remaining teeth and gums, available bone support, your treatment goals and your budget.

If all of the teeth in an arch are missing or need to be replaced, a full denture may be considered. If healthy natural teeth remain, a partial denture may allow those teeth to be preserved. Patients looking for additional stability may also want to explore implant-supported options.

We’ll explain the advantages and considerations of each option so you can make an informed decision about your care.

Caring for Your Dentures

Proper care can help keep your dentures comfortable, clean and functioning well. Your specific care instructions will depend on the type of denture you receive.

Removable dentures should be cleaned regularly according to your dentist’s instructions, and it’s still important to care for your gums, tongue and any natural teeth that remain.

Regular dental visits are also important for denture wearers. Your dentist can evaluate the health of your mouth and check the fit and condition of your restoration as your oral tissues change over time.

Already Have Dentures That Feel Loose or Uncomfortable?

Dentures can require adjustment over time as the shape of your gums and supporting tissues changes. If your dentures have become loose, uncomfortable or difficult to eat with, don’t assume you simply have to live with them.

Our team can evaluate the fit and condition of your current dentures and discuss whether an adjustment, replacement or another tooth replacement option may be appropriate.

Patients interested in greater stability can also ask whether implant-supported treatment may be an option.

Explore Dentures in Shorewood, IL

If you’re missing multiple teeth or are unhappy with your current dentures, Shorewood Family Dental Care can help you explore your tooth replacement options.

Our Shorewood dental office provides full, partial and implant-supported denture options for patients throughout Shorewood, Joliet and surrounding communities.

Call us at 815-725-5991 or request an appointment online to schedule an evaluation and learn which option may be right for you.