Dentures at Yi Dentistry
Missing teeth change how you eat, how you speak and often how willing you are to smile. Dentures remain one of the most practical ways to replace several teeth or a full arch, and modern materials look far more natural than the dentures most people picture. We make and fit both full and partial dentures at our Edinburg and Donna offices.
Full Dentures
"A denture should let you eat and speak without thinking about it."
A full denture replaces all the teeth in the upper or lower jaw. It rests on the gum and is made to match your facial proportions, so it supports your lips and cheeks as well as restoring your bite.
Partial Dentures
A partial denture fills the gaps when you still have healthy natural teeth. It clips discreetly to those teeth and stops the remaining ones drifting into the space, which is what causes further problems later.
Are Dentures Right for Me?
Dentures suit some situations better than others. In a consultation we will tell you plainly whether a denture, a bridge or an implant makes more sense for you. Dentures are usually a good fit if:
- You are missing several teeth in the same arch, or a full arch.
- Remaining teeth or gums are not healthy enough to support a bridge.
- You want a solution with a lower upfront cost than implants.
- You are having teeth removed and need a replacement ready.
- You already wear a denture that no longer fits comfortably.
Talk to us about your options.
Why Patients Choose Dentures
- Eat a fuller diet: a well-fitted denture restores much of your chewing ability, so food choices stop being limited by your teeth.
- Speak clearly: missing teeth, particularly at the front, change how you form sounds. Replacing them usually resolves it.
- Support your face: teeth support the lips and cheeks. Replacing them prevents the sunken look that follows tooth loss.
- Protect remaining teeth: a partial denture stops neighbouring teeth drifting and over-erupting into the gap.
- Lower upfront cost: dentures are usually the most affordable way to replace multiple teeth at once.
- Can be combined with implants: if stability is the issue, implants can secure a denture so it does not move.
First Consultation
How We Fit Your Dentures
Getting a denture right takes more than one visit, and anyone promising otherwise is cutting corners. We take impressions, try the denture in before it is finished, and adjust the fit until you can eat comfortably.
Our Step-by-Step
Denture Treatment Process
A denture that fits properly is the difference between wearing it and leaving it in a drawer. These are the stages we work through with you.
Assessment and Impressions
We examine the remaining teeth and gums, take impressions and discuss the shade and shape you want. If teeth need removing first, we plan the healing time into the schedule.
Try-In and Adjustment
You try the denture in wax before it is finalised. This is where we adjust the bite, the fit and the appearance, and it is much easier to change at this stage than after.
Final Fitting
The finished denture is fitted and checked while you bite, speak and move your jaw. Small adjustments on the day are normal and expected.
Aftercare and Relines
Gums change shape over the years, so dentures need relining periodically to keep fitting well. We show you how to clean and store them, and we would rather adjust a denture early than have you struggle with it.
Yi Dentistry's
Denture Options
What we can make for you
- Full upper and lower dentures.
- Partial dentures around existing natural teeth.
- Immediate dentures fitted after extractions.
- Implant-supported dentures for a fixed, stable result.
Denture FAQs at Yi Dentistry
The questions patients most often ask before committing to dentures. If yours is not here, call the office and ask us directly.
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Cost depends on whether you need a partial or full denture, the materials used, and whether extractions are needed first. We quote you before any work begins. We accept most insurances including CHIP and Medicaid, and offer financing through CareCredit, Wisetack and Cherry.
Usually several appointments over a few weeks, because the denture is tried in and adjusted before it is finalised. If teeth need extracting first, gums are left to heal before the final denture is made, though an immediate denture can be fitted in the meantime so you are never without teeth.
For the first week or two most people notice their speech while they adapt, and reading aloud at home speeds this up considerably. If particular sounds are still difficult after that, come back in and we will adjust the fit.
Dentures cost less upfront and can be made more quickly. Implants cost more but are fixed in place, do not move when you eat, and help preserve the jawbone. An implant-supported denture sits between the two. We will go through the trade-offs for your situation rather than pushing one option.
Clean them daily over a bowl of water so they do not break if dropped, soak them overnight as directed, and keep seeing us regularly. Gums change shape over time, so a denture that fitted well a few years ago may need relining.
Choose Yi Dentistry for Your Dentures
We fit dentures at both our Edinburg and Donna offices, and we accept most insurances including CHIP and Medicaid. If you are unsure whether dentures or implants are the better choice, come in and we will talk you through both honestly, including the cost difference.
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Payment Options & Dental Procedure Financing
Most Insurances accepted, CHIP & Medicaid. We also offer financing with CareCredit & Wisetack.