Port Richey

A Great Dentist

11116 US-19
Port Richey, FL 34668

Dentures are custom-made removable dental appliances that replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues, providing support, functionality, and an improved smile.

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Dentures

Ideally, your teeth would last your entire life and you would always have a great smile and a mouth full of healthy teeth. Unfortunately, this is not how many people end up. Through a variety of misfortunes, teeth are lost. When this happens, the empty spaces they leave behind can be the source of even more dental issues. Port Richey Dentistry offers many solutions to this cycle.

One of the most popular solutions in restorative dentistry for replacing missing teeth is to get dentures. Dentures are removable dental appliances used to replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues. They are custom-made to fit the individual's mouth and provide support, functionality, and aesthetics. Removable dentures solve a host of problems, including the way you feel about your missing teeth. Dentures are designed to replace missing teeth, restore chewing ability, improve speech, and enhance the smile's appearance. They help maintain facial structure, prevent sagging of the cheeks and lips, and support oral functions.

The process of getting dentures involves multiple dental visits. It includes taking impressions of the mouth, creating a custom mold, and selecting the appropriate size, shape, and color of artificial teeth. The dentures are then created in a dental laboratory, and subsequent fittings and adjustments are made to ensure proper fit and comfort. Proper care and maintenance are essential to prolong the life of dentures. This includes daily cleaning, brushing, and soaking in denture cleansers, as well as regular visits to the dentist for examinations and adjustments. Dentures should be removed at night to allow the gums to rest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my dentures feel uncomfortable?

It will take your mouth some time to get used to the feel of dentures. After a few months, however, you will feel comfortable eating and talking with your dentures in and experience little to no soreness or discomfort. If you ever do experience soreness or if your dentures aren’t fitting right, please let us know.

How long should I wear my dentures?

At first, your dentist may recommend that you wear your dentures to sleep. This will speed up your mouth’s adjustment to the dentures and allow you to quickly detect and correct any spots where the fit is uncomfortable. After your mouth has adjusted to the dentures, they may be worn throughout the day and removed while you sleep.

Will I be able to ear normally with dentures?

Yes. When you first get your dentures, you will need to start with soft foods and slowly introduce harder foods as you get used to biting and chewing with the dentures in. Chew gently and take smaller bites to avoid loosening the dentures as you eat.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Rachel Zinzalet DMD

Dr. Rachel Zinzalet was raised in central Connecticut. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Rhode Island in 2011. After graduation, she worked in a dental office as a patient coordinator before completing her dental degree at Midwestern University.

Dr. Rachel is committed to continuing ...