Losing your teeth can make simple daily activities, such as eating, speaking, and smiling, feel incredibly challenging.
At Healthy Smile Dental in Woodridge, Illinois, we believe everyone deserves a functional, beautiful smile they can show off with confidence. Our dedicated dentist, Hannah Baek, DDS, provides personalized care to help you restore your oral health and reclaim your quality of life.
If you’re living with missing teeth, the right solution is essential for your well-being. We offer custom-crafted complete and partial dentures to fit your mouth comfortably and securely.
Complete or partial dentures can restore your ability to chew nutritious foods, protect your remaining teeth from shifting, and prevent systemic nutritional decline. These customized dental prostheses — removable devices that replace missing teeth — do far more than improve your appearance.
Complete tooth loss affects about 15.2% of US adults 65 and older. Without a proper way to chew, many people shift toward soft, processed foods that lack essential nutrients.
Research shows that chewing difficulties can increase your risk of malnutrition by 75%. By restoring your bite with high-quality dentures, you can continue eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet that supports your long-term health.
Ill-fitting dentures can cause chronic tissue irritation, painful mouth sores, and fungal infections, such as denture stomatitis. When a prosthesis rubs against your gums, the chronic friction can lead to painful ulcers and tissue overgrowth.
An unstable or loose denture does more than slip out of place; it can cause severe, long-term damage to your delicate oral tissues.
Research shows that denture wearers have a 90.6% rate of fungal colonization in their mouths, making daily cleaning and a proper fit absolutely critical.
Over time, chronic inflammation caused by an ill-fitting device can lead to more serious tissue damage and long-term health risks. That’s why regular dental visits to check and adjust your dentures are vital.
Keep your dentures fitting perfectly by cleaning them daily, removing them overnight, and visiting your dentist regularly for professional adjustments. Because your jawbone naturally changes shape over time after tooth loss, your dentures require ongoing care.
We recommend visiting us at least once a year so we can evaluate your appliance and perform a reline — adding a new layer of material to match your changing gums.
At home, brush your dentures daily with a soft-bristled brush and a nonabrasive cleanser; regular toothpaste can scratch the material and trap bacteria. Always remove your dentures overnight and soak them in water or a mild solution to keep them clean and structurally sound.
If you’re ready to find a comfortable, natural-looking solution for missing teeth, we’re here to guide you every step of the process. We can help you smile, eat, and speak with complete confidence again.
To explore your options, schedule a consultation with our team at Healthy Smile Dental today.
