Dentures in Woodhaven
A denture that fits well should let you eat a meal, hold a conversation, and smile in a photo without a second thought. Getting to that point takes careful impressions, thoughtful tooth selection, and a willingness to fine-tune the fit until it feels right. At our office at 22500 Allen Rd. in Woodhaven, we make and adjust dentures in our own on-site dental lab, which means the people shaping your denture are just down the hall from the chair you're sitting in — not at a facility days away.
A complete denture replaces all of the teeth in an arch, upper or lower. It rests on the gum tissue and is designed to restore chewing function, support the lips and cheeks, and bring back the shape of your smile. Complete dentures suit patients who have already lost all of their teeth in an arch, or who are facing the removal of remaining teeth that can no longer be saved because of advanced decay or gum disease.
A partial denture is for patients who still have healthy natural teeth. It fills the gaps with replacement teeth attached to a base that clasps securely around the teeth you've kept. Partials are a good fit when several teeth are missing in different spots and a bridge isn't practical. They also help keep your remaining teeth from drifting into open space.
The simplest way to compare them: a complete denture restores an entire arch and relies on the gums and bone ridge for support, while a partial works alongside your existing teeth and borrows stability from them. For patients who want more security than a traditional denture offers, we also provide implant-supported dentures, including mini dental implants, which anchor the denture so it stays firmly in place. Our team of five doctors can walk you through all three options during a complimentary consultation.
Everything begins with an exam and X-rays so we can evaluate your gum health, bone support, and any remaining teeth. If extractions are needed, we perform both simple and surgical extractions here, so you don't have to be referred elsewhere and start over with a new team. Bone grafting is available when the ridge needs rebuilding to support a future restoration.
From there, we take impressions and records, then our in-house lab gets to work. We'll confirm the shade, shape, and arrangement of the teeth with you before the denture is finished, because a denture should look like it belongs in your face. Because the lab is on site, we also offer same-day dentures in appropriate cases, along with same-day relines and repairs — a real advantage if you've cracked a denture or had one stop fitting right.
Here's what Woodhaven patients can generally expect from the process:
- A complimentary consultation and full exam to determine whether a complete, partial, or implant-supported denture fits your situation
- Any needed extractions or preparatory treatment, with nitrous oxide or IV sedation available for comfort
- Impressions and a try-in appointment so you can approve the look before the final denture is made
- Delivery of the finished denture, followed by adjustment visits to relieve any sore spots
- Ongoing care: relines as your ridge changes over time, plus repairs when life happens
Living With Your Denture
New dentures take practice. Most people start with softer foods and short reading-aloud sessions to get used to speaking, then gradually return to a normal diet. Minor sore spots in the first weeks are common and usually resolve with a quick adjustment — call us and we'll see you.
Clean your denture daily and leave it out overnight unless we tell you otherwise, so your gums get a rest. Keep up with exams even if you have no natural teeth left; our hygienists and doctors check your gum tissue and perform oral cancer screenings at those visits. Over months and years, the bone ridge beneath a denture changes shape, and a reline restores the snug fit. Partial denture wearers should pay extra attention to the natural teeth holding the clasps, since those teeth carry added responsibility.
Paying for Dentures in Woodhaven
We accept all major PPO insurance plans and offer a complimentary benefits check so you know your coverage before treatment begins. We also welcome self-pay patients and accept cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
For larger treatment plans, CareCredit financing is available through the application link on our site. Patients without insurance can join our in-house membership plan — $199 a year for adults, $99 for ages 17 and under — with no deductibles, no waiting period, and no annual maximum. It covers exams, X-rays, two cleanings, and two fluoride treatments at 100%, plus 20% to 50% off other treatment. Se habla español, and we see patients of all ages from Woodhaven, Trenton, Riverview, and Flat Rock.