Sound Like Something You're Living With?
If you recognized yourself in that list, you've already taken the first step. A comfortable, confident smile is still within reach.
What Waiting Really Costs
Bone Loss Continues Quietly
Your jawbone shrinks where teeth are missing, which changes how any restoration fits.
Remaining Teeth Shift
Neighboring teeth drift into open spaces, complicating the fit of a future partial.
Facial Shape Begins Changing
Bone loss causes cheeks and lips to lose their natural support over time.
Chewing Gets Harder
Fewer working teeth means more strain on the ones you still have.
Treatment Grows More Involved
Additional extractions or preparation may become necessary the longer you wait.
Confidence Keeps Shrinking
Months of hiding your smile turn avoidance into an everyday habit.
Acting now usually means a simpler process and a better-fitting result.
What Are Dentures and Partials?
Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth, made from a gum-colored base that supports custom-shaped replacement teeth. A full denture replaces an entire upper or lower arch, while a partial denture fills specific gaps and attaches to the teeth you still have. Both are shaped to match your bite, your facial structure, and the natural color of your smile.
We use digital scanning and in-house lab capability at Hite Family Dentistry to design each restoration with precision. Digital impressions capture the contours of your mouth without messy trays, and our on-site lab means fewer delays between design and delivery. Patients considering dentures in Edwardsville benefit from a fitting process built around accuracy and personal comfort.
Removable and designed for daily wear
Custom-shaded to match your natural teeth
Typically require periodic relining over time
Transformations That Last
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Benefits of Dentures & Partials
See What's Possible for Your Smile
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Are Dentures or Partials Right for You?
Have several missing teeth in one or both arches
Are wearing an older denture that no longer fits well
Want a removable option that doesn't require surgery
Have remaining healthy teeth worth preserving with a partial
Want to eat and speak comfortably without major treatment
Still Not Sure Where You Stand?
What to Expect With Dentures & Partials
Consultation and Exam
You'll sit down with one of our doctors to talk through what's bothering you and what you want your smile to do again. We examine your remaining teeth, gum health, and bite, using cone beam 3D imaging when a closer look at your bone structure helps. By the end, you'll understand exactly which option fits your situation and why.
Digital Impressions
We capture the shape of your mouth using an intraoral scanner, which replaces the older trays and putty most people remember. The scan takes minutes and feels like nothing more than a small camera moving along your teeth. Those measurements become the blueprint for a restoration shaped specifically to your gums and bite.
Design and Fitting
Working with our in-house lab, we shape your denture or partial to match your facial proportions, tooth shade, and natural smile line. You'll try in a preview version so we can check the fit, the bite, and how it looks when you talk and smile. Your input at this stage directly shapes the final result.
Delivery and Adjustment
Your finished denture or partial is placed, and we check the fit carefully while you bite, speak, and move naturally. Small refinements are made right in the chair until everything settles comfortably. You'll leave with clear guidance on wearing, cleaning, and what the first few weeks typically feel like.
Ready to Eat and Smile Comfortably Again?
Adjusting to Your New Dentures
First 24-48 Hours
Your mouth is getting used to something new, so mild soreness or increased saliva is common and expected. Stick with soft foods and wear your denture as directed so your tissues adapt evenly. Most patients find this stage far more manageable than they anticipated.
First Week
Speaking and chewing start feeling more natural as your tongue and cheeks learn the new shape. Practice reading aloud and work back toward firmer foods gradually. Small pressure points may appear, and a quick adjustment visit resolves them easily.
Questions About Adjusting? Our team stays available
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Dentures & Partials FAQs
How long does it take to get dentures?
Will my dentures look natural?
What's the difference between a full denture and a partial?
Can I eat normally with dentures?
Do dentures need to be replaced?
Are dentures uncomfortable to wear?
How do I clean my dentures?
Will dentures change how I speak?
What if I still have some healthy teeth?
Is there financial assistance available?
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