Modern Dentures: Where Comfort and Confidence Intersect

If you think dentures are still the same clunky devices they were decades ago, we’ve got some updates for you. 

Last year, a team of researchers conducted a review of the existing medical literature on dentures. They concluded, “This review underscores the ways in which technological and scientific innovations are redefining the landscape of denture fabrication, function, and clinical care.”

The dentures offered by Gemini Master-Patel, DMD, and our team use the latest technology, including 3D panoramic X-rays of your mouth and digital intraoral scans, to provide replacement teeth that look, function, and feel as good as possible. To see how much dentures have changed, come see us at Riverside Dental in Yonkers or Thornwood, New York.

Here, we highlight some of the most notable changes to give you a better idea of how modern dentures work. 

Leveraging technology for a more comfortable, secure fit

Many people think dentures are fiddly, clunky, or otherwise uncomfortable. But that thinking applies to the dentures of yore. 

Thanks to advanced technology, dental professionals have gotten much better at creating dentures that precisely fit in your mouth. Unless you have a particularly dry mouth, your saliva usually provides all the adhesion modern dentures need to stay in place. 

You don’t need to worry about messy adhesives or your dentures moving around when you eat or talk.

To make sure your dentures fit precisely and comfortably, we take a series of 3D panoramic X-rays and digital intraoral scans. This captures information about the unique shape of your mouth, including empty sockets. 

Using the resulting images, specialized technicians create dentures for your unique mouth. This way, you get replacement teeth that stay securely in place and allow you to talk confidently and eat comfortably. 

Exploring your options for the right solution

You should also know that denture technology has advanced beyond the traditional full arch of teeth. 

We can offer partial dentures to fill a gap in your smile. Dr. Master-Patel also provides some patients with implant-retained dentures. With this option, she implants titanium posts in your jaw. The dentures attach to the posts, securing them in place.

In short, dentures aren’t one-size-fits-all. Dr. Master-Patel can help you explore your options to find what’s right for your mouth. 

Don’t be satisfied if they’re not comfortable

While dentures have come a long way, it still takes time for your mouth to adjust to them. For a few weeks, you might experience:

• Soreness
• Increased saliva
• The sensation that your dentures are loose

Your cheeks and tongue will get used to the dentures and eventually help keep them in place. Still, Dr. Master-Patel will schedule periodic check-ins with you during your adjustment period.

This way, she can see if what you’re experiencing is part of the learning curve or if your dentures need adjusting. Our team works with you until you feel comfortable and confident in your dentures. 

If you’ve got a gap in your smile or you need a full arch of teeth replaced, dentures could be the right solution. To explore them for yourself, call the Riverside Dental office nearest you or book your appointment online today.