Understanding Dentures: What to Expect

If you’re getting dentures, it’s completely normal to have questions about the process. At Riverpark Dental of Howell, we’re here to help you feel confident and informed every step of the way. Whether you’re receiving full or partial dentures, our goal is to restore both the function and beauty of your smile comfortably and effectively.

Modern dentures are more natural-looking, secure, and comfortable than ever before. With customized solutions designed for your needs, we’ll help you enjoy the benefits of a complete, confident smile once again.

Why Choose Dentures to Replace Missing Teeth?

Losing one or more teeth can impact much more than your appearance — it can affect how you eat, speak, and maintain your oral health. Dentures offer an effective, affordable way to replace missing teeth and protect your smile.

Here’s how dentures can help:

Restore Chewing and Speaking Ability: Replacing missing teeth makes it easier to eat comfortably and speak clearly.
Prevent Teeth from Shifting: Filling empty spaces keeps surrounding teeth from moving out of place.
Support Gum and Bone Health: Dentures help prevent issues like gum disease and bone loss caused by missing teeth.
Maintain Facial Shape: They provide essential support for your lips and cheeks, preventing a “sunken” appearance.

How Dentures Work

Dentures are custom-made, removable appliances that replace missing teeth and surrounding gum tissue. Each set is crafted to fit your mouth comfortably and look completely natural. While it can take a short adjustment period to get used to wearing dentures, most patients quickly adapt and enjoy the freedom of a full smile again.

Good daily care and routine dental visits will help keep your dentures clean, comfortable, and long-lasting.

Types of Dentures We Offer

Dentures and partials do more than replace missing teeth—they can significantly improve your daily life. Key benefits include:

Complete Dentures – A Full Smile Solution

Designed to replace all teeth in the upper or lower jaw, complete dentures fit securely over your gums.

Benefits:

Restore your full smile and facial structure
Improve speech and chewing ability
Provide a cost-effective full-mouth replacement

Partial Dentures – Fill the Gaps

Partial dentures replace one or more missing teeth while preserving your natural ones. They attach securely using clasps or connectors.

Benefits:

Blend naturally with your existing teeth
Prevent surrounding teeth from shifting
Restore proper bite and oral function

Implant-Supported Dentures – Secure and Stable

These dentures attach to dental implants placed in your jaw, offering superior stability and comfort.

Benefits:

No slipping or shifting while eating or talking
Improved biting strength
Long-term bone health and facial support

A Better Smile Starts Here

At Riverpark Dental of Howell in Howell, NJ, we customize each denture to fit beautifully and function naturally. Whether you’re missing a few teeth or all of them, our experienced team will guide you toward the best option to restore your confidence and quality of life.