Dentures in Abilene, Texas

There are four main types of dentures available in Abilene, Texas: full dentures, partial dentures, immediate dentures, and implant retained dentures. Full dentures replace every tooth in the upper or lower arch and rest directly on the gum ridge. Partial dentures replace several missing teeth and clasp onto your remaining natural teeth. Immediate dentures are made in advance and placed on the same day your teeth are extracted, so you are never without teeth. Implant retained dentures snap onto dental implants placed in the jaw, which stops the slipping and rocking that many people dislike about a traditional lower denture. Most dentures use an acrylic base with plastic or porcelain teeth, and we help you choose the material and the type that suits your bite, your gum ridge, and your daily routine.

Denture cost depends on the type of denture, the material used, whether extractions are needed first, and whether the denture is supported by dental implants. A partial denture that replaces a few teeth is normally less involved than a full upper and lower set, and an implant retained denture costs more than a conventional one because it includes the implants themselves. Most dental insurance plans include some coverage for dentures, and our front office team will review your specific benefits and your written treatment plan with you before any work starts, so you know exactly what your denture will involve. Call our Abilene, Texas office and we will explain the options honestly and in plain language.

Getting custom fitted dentures usually takes several visits over a few weeks. First, the dentist examines your mouth, takes images, and discusses whether any remaining teeth need to be extracted. Next, impressions and precise measurements of your jaws and the space between them are taken so the laboratory can build a denture that matches your bite. You then try in a wax model to check the fit, the tooth shade, the shape, and how the denture looks when you smile and speak. Adjustments are made at that stage, then the final denture is fabricated and placed. Small refinements in the first few weeks are completely normal, and we schedule follow up visits so any sore spot is corrected quickly.

Clean your dentures every day over a folded towel or a sink of water so they do not break if dropped. Rinse them after meals, then brush all surfaces with a soft denture brush and a nonabrasive denture cleanser rather than regular toothpaste, which is too harsh and scratches acrylic. Soak them overnight in water or a denture soaking solution so they never dry out and lose their shape, and rinse them thoroughly before putting them back in. Brush your gums, tongue, and palate each morning to keep the tissues healthy, and never use hot water, bleach, or household cleaners. Bring your dentures to every check up so we can clean, examine, and adjust them properly.

Abilene Dental provides full, partial, immediate, and implant retained dentures for patients in Abilene, Texas and the surrounding communities. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm, and we accept most major dental insurance plans. Affordability comes from choosing the right denture for your mouth rather than the most complex one, so we examine your gum ridges and your remaining teeth, explain every option, and give you a written treatment plan before you commit to anything. If you are comparing denture providers in the Big Country, call or request an appointment online and we will schedule a consultation at a time that works for you.

Yes. A denture that has become loose, cracked, chipped, or broken can usually be repaired, relined, or rebased rather than replaced. A reline adds new material to the tissue surface so the denture fits snugly again after the gum ridge has shrunk, and a rebase replaces the entire acrylic base while keeping your existing denture teeth. Never attempt a repair at home with glue, because household adhesives are not safe in the mouth and often ruin a denture that could have been saved. Bring the pieces to our Abilene, Texas office and we will assess the damage and tell you whether a repair, a reline, or a new denture is the right answer.