Dentures near Chicago, Evanston and Winnetka

A denture is an appliance that is inserted in the mouth that replaces natural teeth and provides support for the cheeks and lips. An upper denture has acrylic, usually flesh-colored, that covers your palate (the roof of your mouth). A lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe to leave room for the tongue.

Most of our dentures in Chicago are made of acrylic and can be fabricated in two different ways:

  • A conventional denture is made after all the teeth have been extracted and the gums have healed.
  • An immediate denture is fabricated and inserted immediately after the teeth are extracted, and the tissues are allowed to heal under the denture.
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 The teeth are made of plastic, porcelain, or a combination thereof. Conventional or immediate dentures in Chicago can be fabricated to fit over endodontically treated teeth, and a complete denture can be attached to dental implants to allow for a more secure fit of the appliance.

Dentures will wear down over time and will need o be replaced or relined to keep the jaw alignment normal. The alignment will slowly change as the bone and gum ridges recede or shrink due to the extractions of the teeth. Regular examinations by your dentist in Chicago is still important for denture-wearers so that the oral tissues can be checked for disease or change.

Advice and Tips on Caring for Your Dentures 

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When you get your first set of dentures in Chicago, and for Evanston and Winnetka, you will have many questions. Caring for your dentures will be different from taking care of natural teeth, so it is essential to follow all of the instructions from your dentist when you receive dentures. Here are some tips you can use to care for your new dentures:

  • Only your dentist in Chicago, and for Evanston and Winnetka is qualified to diagnose your oral health and adjust your denture or partial denture.
  • Dentures should be brushed inside and outside daily with a soft, large nylon denture toothbrush with round-ended bristles.
  • Use denture creams instead of toothpaste. Toothpaste is too abrasive and will scratch your dentures.
  • Rinse your dentures in cold water. Your dentures will warp if placed in hot water.
  • Inspect your dentures regularly for worn teeth.
  • Worn and stained dentures can make you look older and cause your dentures to function poorly, so be sure to alert your holistic dentist in Chicago, and for Evanston and Winnetka if you notice these flaws in your dentures.
  • Discuss all of your current medications with your doctor and dental professional.
  • Be sure to visit your dentist regularly.
  • Have loose dentures examined immediately as they can cause friction and pressure on the gum tissues and
  • When not in use, cover dentures with water or a denture-cleaning solution to prevent them from drying out.
  • Most dental insurance policies provide coverage for new dentures every five years to ensure that you always have quality, well-fitting dentures.

Exams and Maintenance for Your Dentures

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Your dentures are an investment and require care and attention to maintain their optimum performance. The fit of your dentures in Chicago, and for Evanston and Winnetka will have a profound effect on your oral tissues and overall health. An annual examination by Miriam Levitan Dani, DDS, will help ensure your dentures are functioning correctly.

MEDICAL AND DENTAL HISTORY: Updating your medical and dental history with any significant changes is critical to maintaining your oral health and well-being. A variety of medical and dental can alter a dentures fit, and your dentist in Chicago, and for Evanston and Winnetka needs this information to make adjustments.

ORAL EXAM: Annual examinations can assist in detecting oral abnormalities including cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions. Early detection of these conditions by your holistic dentist in Chicago, and for Evanston and Winnetka is generally beneficial for treatment.

TISSUE AND BONE: Ill-fitting dentures may cause bone and tissue changes and need to be corrected for your oral health. Our practice can assess and recommend solutions to suit your personal needs.

COMFORT, FIT, AND INTEGRITY OF DENTURES: Bite problems, speech impediments, and tissue irritations can be caused by ill-fitting dentures and should be remedied. Leaving this condition unchecked can lead to complicated situations in the future. Dr. Dani can assess your dentures for cracks, chips, and broken or loose teeth and suggest solutions.

Overview of Exam

  • Update of Medical and dental history chart
  • An examination of your oral cavity
  • Tissue and bone assessment
  • Denture stability and bite examination
  • Cleaning and polishing of your denture
  • Oral hygiene review