Dentures in Woodland Hills

Dentures usually last around five to ten years. Your gums and jaw slowly change shape, so dentures may need relining or replacing to keep fitting well. Regular checkups catch this early.

Most people get used to new dentures within a few weeks. Eating and speaking can feel strange at first; starting with soft foods and reading aloud helps.

You can eat most foods with dentures once you're used to them. Start with soft foods cut into small pieces, and take care with very hard or sticky foods. Implant-supported dentures give the strongest bite.

Full dentures replace all the teeth in the upper or lower jaw. Partial dentures replace some missing teeth and clip onto your remaining natural teeth.

Implant-supported dentures are more secure than regular dentures: they don't slip, you can bite with more force, and the implants help preserve the jawbone. They cost more and need minor surgery, so we'll talk through both.

Most dentists recommend taking dentures out at night to rest your gums, and keeping them in water or a denture-soaking solution so they don't dry out.

Often, yes. Immediate dentures are made ahead of time and placed the same day teeth are removed, so you're never without teeth. Your gums change shape as they heal, so immediate dentures need adjusting or relining in the months that follow, as the ADA explains.

The cost of dentures depends on whether you need a full, partial or implant-supported denture, and on the materials. Dental insurance often covers part of it. You'll get a clear price before you decide.