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Dentures in Hickory Creek
We make full and partial dentures that fit your mouth, your bite and your face. Before the first impression is taken, you will know how many visits to expect, roughly how long each takes and when your new teeth should be ready to wear.
When dentures are the right choice
Dentures replace several or all missing teeth with a removable prosthetic made from acrylic and, for partials, a thin metal or flexible frame. They suit patients who have lost many teeth, whose remaining teeth cannot be saved, or who want a reliable replacement without implant surgery.
A well-made denture depends on careful records and patience at each stage. We plan the work as a series of appointments and tell you the sequence up front, so you can arrange work, family and travel around it. If a step needs to be repeated or a lab case runs late, we let you know as soon as we do and give you a new date.
Some patients later move to dentures held in place by dental implants. We can talk through that option at your first visit so your treatment plan leaves room for it.
What your denture treatment includes
- Exam and records
- We check your gums, any remaining teeth and the bone that will support the denture. Digital X-rays show what is happening beneath the surface.
- Full and partial dentures
- Full dentures replace an entire arch. Partials clip to the teeth you still have and fill the gaps between them.
- Immediate dentures
- When teeth need to come out, an immediate denture can be placed the same day as the extractions, so you are never without teeth while you heal.
- Try-in before the final
- You see and test your new teeth set in wax first. Shade, shape and bite can still be changed at this stage.
- Adjustments and relines
- Gums change shape for months after extractions. We schedule follow-up visits to ease sore spots and reline the base as the tissue settles.
Signs it may be time for dentures
Several teeth already missing
Gaps make chewing harder and let neighboring teeth drift. A partial denture can restore your bite and hold the remaining teeth in place.
Teeth that are loose or failing
When gum disease or deep decay affects many teeth at once, replacing them together can be more predictable than treating each one.
An old denture that rocks or rubs
Bone slowly changes under a denture over the years. A loose fit causes sores and makes eating less comfortable, and usually means a reline or a new set is due.
Avoiding foods or smiling
If you cut food into tiny pieces or cover your mouth in photos, a better-fitting replacement can change daily life more than you expect.
How the visits are scheduled
- 1
Evaluation and plan
We examine your mouth, take images and explain your options. You leave with a written treatment plan and a proposed appointment sequence.
- 2
Impressions and bite
We take detailed impressions and record how your jaws meet. These go to the lab that builds your denture, and we tell you when we expect it back.
- 3
Wax try-in
You try the teeth in wax and we check fit, speech and appearance. Changes are made now, before anything is finished in acrylic.
- 4
Delivery and first adjustment
We place the finished denture, check pressure points and show you how to wear and clean it. A follow-up is booked within the first days, when sore spots usually show up.
What affects the cost of dentures
The price depends on what your mouth needs and which type of denture fits your goals. We explain each line of your treatment plan before you commit. Many patients use their PPO insurance, our in-house membership plan or 0% interest financing for up to 24 months, and checking for preapproval has no credit score impact.
- Full, partial or immediate
- Each type involves different materials, lab work and visit counts. Immediate dentures also need a reline once healing is complete.
- Extractions beforehand
- If teeth must be removed first, that work is part of the plan and the overall timeline.
- Materials and finish
- Higher-grade teeth and base materials look more natural and wear more slowly. We show you the differences so you can choose.
- Implant support
- Anchoring a denture on dental implants adds surgery and parts, but greatly improves stability.
Questions about dentures
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How long does it take to get dentures?
Conventional dentures usually take several appointments spread over a few weeks, depending on lab timing and how many adjustments the try-in needs. Immediate dentures are ready the day teeth come out. We give you an expected schedule at the start and update it if anything shifts.
Will my dentures hurt at first?
Some tenderness is normal for the first days as your gums get used to the base. Most sore spots come from small pressure points that we can smooth in a short visit. Let us know early rather than waiting it out.
Can I eat normally with dentures?
Most patients start with softer foods cut into small pieces and build up over a few weeks. Chewing evenly on both sides helps keep the denture stable. Very hard or sticky foods remain tricky for many denture wearers.
Can my dentures be attached to implants later?
Often, yes. A few dental implants can hold a denture firmly so it no longer slips. We can check bone levels at your evaluation and plan with that option in mind.
Do you accept my insurance?
We are in-network with 15+ major PPO dental insurance plans. We can review your coverage when you call and explain what your plan is likely to contribute before treatment begins.
Start with a clear plan and a schedule
Our $25 focused evaluation covers a comprehensive exam, digital X-rays, a CBCT scan if needed, and treatment planning. Patients come to us from Hickory Creek, Lake Dallas, Corinth and nearby towns.