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  • Dr. Gianino and his entire staff are an exceptional team. They have changed my life and my smile forever... They truly are amazing!

    —Cathy B.

  • Dr. Gianino and his staff helped me to overcome the anxiety through medication and after multiple root canals and now crowns my mouth is healthy.

    —Rick C.

  • I am very happy with the service I received so far, and have always felt good leaving the dentist. I have one appointment left and can't wait to receive my final 3 bridge.

    —Bernie F.

  • Dr. Gianino and his staff worked extremely hard to resolve my very complicated situation. It took a lot of work and study on his part to achieve the end results which is truly remarkable.

    —Nancy S.

  • My teeth, my gums, my oral health has come a long, long, way! It is much improved from the day I first set foot inside the doors of this practice. I am truly thankful for the dental care I receive.

    —Felecia H.

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Dentures

A denture or a complete denture as it is often called, is an appliance that is inserted in the mouth, replaces natural teeth and provides support for the cheeks and lips.

Most dentures are made of acrylic and can be fabricated two different ways.

  • A conventional denture is made after all teeth have been extracted and the tissues (gums) have healed.
  • An immediate denture is fabricated and inserted immediately after the teeth are extracted and the tissues are allowed to heal under the denture.
  • An upper denture has acrylic, usually flesh colored, that covers the palate (roof of the mouth).
  • A lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe to leave room for the tongue.

The teeth are made of plastic, porcelain or a combination thereof. Dentures can be fabricated to fit over endodontically treated teeth and a complete denture can be attached to dental implants to allow for a more secure fit of the appliance.

Dentures over a normal course of time will wear and need to be replaced or relined in order to keep the jaw alignment normal. The alignment will slowly change as the bone and gum ridges recede or shrink due to the extraction of the teeth. Regular dentist examinations are still important for the denture wearer so that the oral tissues can be checked for disease or change.