Types of dentures we make
At our Medical Park Drive office in Fishersville, you’ll have three main denture types to choose from, each suited to a different situation:
- Full (complete) dentures replace all of the teeth on the upper or lower arch (or both).
- Partial dentures replace several missing teeth while clipping onto your remaining natural teeth for support.
- Implant-retained dentures snap onto two to four small implants for a much more stable fit — particularly useful for the lower jaw.
The process — step by step
Your first consultation covers your goals, medical history, and the current state of your gums and remaining teeth. From there, your typical denture process spans 3 to 5 visits over about a month: digital impressions, a wax try-in to confirm shade and tooth shape, and final delivery. You’ll see and approve every step before the lab finalizes anything.
Your immediate dentures let you leave with new teeth the same day if teeth need to be removed first — no time without a smile.
Who’s a good candidate
You’re a candidate any time multiple teeth are missing or failing and a fixed solution (implants, bridges) isn’t the right fit for your anatomy or budget. Patients across Augusta County and the Shenandoah Valley often choose dentures as the most reliable, well-established way to restore both bite and appearance — modern materials make today’s dentures a long way from the ones you may remember from a generation ago.
Settling in — what the first weeks feel like
Your speech and chewing both take a couple of weeks to feel natural. You’ll find that reading aloud helps your tongue adjust to the new shape against the palate. You’ll start with softer foods cut small, and use both sides of your mouth to chew evenly. You’ll come in for a follow-up so we can smooth any spots that get sore.
Long-term care at home
You’ll clean your dentures twice a day, take them out at night so your tissues can rest, and come in once a year for a checkup — even without natural teeth. You’ll have us screen for oral cancer, evaluate the fit, and check for any tissue changes underneath. You can call us between visits any time something feels off.
Refits, rebases, and the long arc
You’ll likely need a reline every 1 to 3 years as your bone gradually reshapes underneath the denture, and a rebase or new denture every 5 to 10 years depending on wear. You’ll hear options laid out in plain language at every visit, and you’re welcome to ask about cost, timing, and trade-offs before anything gets scheduled.
Explore your options: partial dentures, immediate dentures, implant-retained dentures, and denture care.