Answers to some of the most common questions about dentures from Indianapolis prosthodontist, Dr. John R. Phelps.

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DENTURES
Dr. John R. Phelps, DDS, MSD
Frequently Asked Questions About

2. Who Needs Dentures?
Anyone missing more than one
tooth in a row may be a good
candidate for dentures.
Regardless of age.

3. Complete
Partial
Types of
Dentures
Complete dentures replace an
entire row of teeth. Full
dentures will replace both the
top and bottom rows.
Partial dentures replace a
selection of missing
teeth, adjacent to or in between
natural teeth.

4. How Long Does it Take
To Have Dentures Made?
It will take 3-6 weeks to plan,
create, and place your dentures.

5. Discomfort following initial
placement is not
uncommon. Nor is slight
discomfort when
adjustments are needed.
However, by and large,
dentures that have been
sized and placed correctly
should not result in lasting
discomfort.
Do Dentures Hurt?

6. Adhesives
Dental Implants
How Are
Dentures Secured?
Dental adhesives are the most
common way of securing
dentures. These make it very
easy to remove dentures for
cleaning.
Implants can be used to secure
both complete and partial
dentures. Depending on the type
of implant used, dentures may
still be able to be removed for
cleaning.

7. Soaking
Brushing
How Can I Keep
My Dentures Clean?
Removable dentures should be
soaked daily to remove buildup.
Brush your dentures as if they
were your natural teeth. Even
removable dentures should be
brushed after every meal.

8. How is Eating
Impacted by
Dentures?
Dentures secured with
adhesives may not
provide a complete
restoration of bite
strength. Hard or crunchy
foods may make these
dentures come loose.
Dentures supported by
implants should allow for
a complete diet and
should not come loose or
fall out.

9. As with eating,
adhesives may not fully
secure dentures,
allowing them to slip
out of place when
talking.
This problem is
eliminated when
dentures are secured
with implants.
How is
Speaking
Impacted by
Dentures?

10. Are Dentures
Natural Looking?
Dentures are shaped, sized, and
colored to fit seamlessly into your
smile, allowing them to look and
feel like natural teeth.

11. Dental Bridge
Dental Implants
Are There Good
Alternatives to
Dentures?
A dental bridge can be used to
replace a larger section of
missing teeth.
Dental implants can be used to
secure individual tooth
replacement options like crowns.
They can also be used with
bridges and dentures for optimal
support.

12. Call (317) 818-9858
For a Consultation With Dr. Phelps at Our Indianapolis Office
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