Rediscover Your Smile: Comfortable & Natural-Looking Dentures in Flagstaff AZ

Losing teeth can be a difficult experience at any stage of life. While losing teeth in children is often a fun and thrilling experience, losing teeth as an adult can be challenging. Without teeth, chewing, easy enunciation, and even self-confidence are all at risk. On the plus side, dentures are a beautiful and affordable way to reclaim your smile, function, and confidence. At Mountain West Family Dental in Flagstaff, AZ, we offer full and partial dentures to help our patients restore their oral function and overall quality of life.

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What are Dentures?

Dentures are artificial appliances used to replace missing teeth. They are categorized into two major types: Full Dentures and Partial Dentures.

• Full (Complete) Dentures: These are for patients who have lost all their natural teeth in the upper jaw, the lower jaw, or both. They are made of a gum-colored acrylic base with artificial teeth that most closely mimic natural teeth. For added protection, full dentures can be securely anchored with dental implants.

• Partial Dentures: For patients who have some of their natural teeth remaining. Partial dentures fill in the gaps where one or more teeth are missing. They are held in place by a thin section of metal or acrylic that hooks over the few remaining natural teeth to gain stability and retention.

Both types of dentures are designed to resemble and function like natural teeth, providing a comfortable fit for the wearer.

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Adapting to Dentures

When you first start wearing dentures, your mouth will need time to adjust to the new fit. At first, dentures may feel slightly uncomfortable, and you may experience increased saliva production; however, this will subside as you adjust. The sensations will subside as you adapt to your dentures, typically within about two weeks.

Temporary alterations in speech will also occur. Some sounds may not be produced as they were before during the initial days of wearing dentures. Reading out words or talking with people in practice mode will normalize the speech.

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Eating with Dentures

It takes time to get used to eating with dentures. Eat soft food initially, then gradually add hard food as your comfort level increases. Use your back teeth to chew harder foods like apples or corn on the cob to stabilize your dentures. With practice, eating will become second nature if you do it in moderation and give it some time.

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Advantages of Dentures

There are several advantages of dentures, which include the following:

• Restoration of Facial Appearance: Dentures restore your missing teeth, your natural smile, and the appearance of your
• Improved Speech Clarity: You will be comfortable speaking well with well-fitting dentures.
• Smooth Chewing: Dentures facilitate a smooth chewing process, allowing for consuming a wide variety of foods and enabling proper digestion and overall well-being.
• Boosting Self-Confidence: A complete smile can work wonders for your self-esteem and well-being.

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Are Dentures Right for You?

Dentures are perfect for individuals seeking to restore their smile and oral function after losing teeth. Dentures are beneficial in various ways:

• Enhanced look and confidence
• Chewing and speech restoration function
• Avoidance of face sagging and bone loss
• Low-cost, simple replacement of teeth
• Customized solutions based on dental needs

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Denture Care & Maintenance

• To make your dentures last longer, follow these care instructions:
• Brush dentures daily with a soft brush and denture cleaner.
• Remove dentures at night to give your gums a chance to rest.
• Soak dentures in water or denture solution when not
• Make regular adjustments and maintenance appointments with your dentist.

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Your First Visit

If you’re considering dentures, your journey begins with a Mountain West Family Dental consultation. During your initial visit, our team will:

• Perform a comprehensive oral examination to assess your dental condition and prescribe the best type of denture for your needs.
• Take impressions and measurements of your mouth for a flawless fit.
• Share your goals and expectations to create an individualized treatment plan.
• Provide guidance on denture care and what to expect during the adjustment period.

We strive hard to keep everything as easy as possible for you and treat you as best as possible.

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Payment Plans and Insurance

Here at Mountain West Family Dental, finances would never get in the way of you and the care you need. We have several different payment and financing options that we can make available to all of our patients so that treatment will be an option for them.

• Payment Terms: Money orders, personal checks, cash, and major credit cards are accepted. Payment is due at the time of service.
• Financing Terms: We provide financing options through CareCredit, which provides no-interest and low monthly payment plans to make your treatment more affordable.
• Dental Membership Plans: You can join our Dental Membership Plan, which gives you exclusive discounts and advantages on any treatment if you are not insured.

For more details about our payment plans, please get in touch with us.

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Insurance Information

Dental insurance may be confusing, but we are here to assist. We are an active participating provider with most dental carriers. We will file your insurance claims as a courtesy to our patients. Your benefits are determined by your policy, so it is always best to have your insurance card or claim information with you when you visit us, and we would be happy to help you calculate your benefits.

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Schedule Your Appointment Today

If you need to replace missing teeth and are looking for an easy, cost-effective option, dentures could be your solution. Mountain West Family Dental is dedicated to offering the best quality, hand-crafted dentures to bring back your smile.