At Orland Dental Studio, we understand that missing multiple teeth can make smiling, speaking, and enjoying your favorite foods incredibly stressful. We believe that good dentistry involves clinical excellence and providing comfort during a stressful time in the life of a patient; you simply cannot have good dentistry without both of these factors. If you are looking to rebuild a complete, fully functional smile, we offer modern, highly customized denture options designed to restore your confidence and completely rejuvenate your daily quality of life.
Full Dentures Vs. Partial Dentures
A core value that guides how we treat our patients day-to-day is respecting and valuing everyone’s opinion and listening to what they have to say. Dr. Ibraahim Badat takes the time to thoroughly evaluate your oral health and hear your concerns, then we work together to make a plan to accomplish your goals. Depending on your unique needs, we may recommend:
- Full dentures: Ideal for patients who are missing an entire arch of teeth (upper, lower, or both). These feature a custom-crafted acrylic base that comfortably rests on your gums, holding beautiful, natural-looking replacement teeth.
- Partial dentures: Perfect for patients who still have some healthy natural teeth remaining. Partials seamlessly bridge the gaps and are secured discreetly in place using your existing teeth for support.
Achieving Comfort & Stability
We know that the poorly fitting dentures of the past caused sore spots and embarrassment. Our promise is that we will care for you as if you were our family, which means we refuse to compromise on your comfort. By utilizing our advanced digital wellness scans, we capture highly precise measurements of your gum tissues without the need for messy, gag-inducing impression putty. This allows us to design dentures that fit the exact, unique contours of your mouth perfectly. If any gentle extractions are needed to prepare your smile, patients constantly compliment how painless our anesthesia is, ensuring a deeply relaxed experience.
Adapting To Life With Dentures
Transitioning to a new set of dentures takes a little bit of practice, and our friendly faces are here to support you every step of the way. When you receive your custom dentures at our Orland Park, IL office, we take the time to guide you through what to expect. We recommend starting with softer foods and cutting your meals into smaller pieces as your mouth adapts to the new bite. Reading aloud or singing your favorite songs at home can also quickly help your tongue and facial muscles adjust to speaking smoothly with your new smile.
Implant-Supported Denture Solutions
For patients seeking the ultimate level of security and peace of mind, we proudly offer implant-supported dentures. Dr. Badat has invested in specific, advanced implant training because he has seen firsthand the huge impacts this technology has on our patients’ lives. By strategically placing a few dental implants into the jawbone, we create a permanent, sturdy foundation that your dentures snap securely onto. This advanced solution offers incredible benefits:
- Completely eliminates awkward slipping or clicking while speaking or eating
- Removes the need for messy, frustrating dental adhesives
- Actively stimulates the jawbone to prevent bone loss and preserve your natural facial structure
- Restores your bite force so you can enjoy all of your favorite crunchy or chewy foods
Caring For Dentures At Home
We have hundreds of happy patients who have trusted us with their smiles, and we want to ensure your dentures remain beautiful and functional for many years. Caring for them is straightforward. Remove your dentures nightly to give your gum tissues a necessary rest, and gently clean the prosthetic with a soft-bristled brush and a non-abrasive denture cleanser. When they are not in your mouth, always keep them soaking in water or an approved denture-cleaning solution to prevent the acrylic from drying out and losing its precise, customized shape.
Long-Term Maintenance & Adjustments
Even if you have full dentures, routine dental visits remain a vital part of your proactive healthcare. Over time, it is entirely natural for your jawbone and gum tissues to subtly change shape, which can alter the fit of your prosthetic. By continuing to visit our beautiful office, where you can relax and enjoy our calming nature views, we can regularly examine your soft tissues for health and perform professional denture relining. This ensures your dentures continue to fit snugly and comfortably. And if you ever experience sudden discomfort or accidentally break your prosthetic, our accommodating schedule provides same-day and emergency care to get your smile right back on track.