Dentures in Dearborn Heights
Comfortable, natural-looking full and partial dentures — with any treatment along the way available under sedation.
Dentures replace missing teeth to restore your ability to eat, speak and smile with confidence. At SmilePro Dental in Dearborn Heights, Dr. Salam Awad crafts custom full and partial dentures designed to look natural and fit comfortably — with skilled dental technicians building each one to match your smile.
If tooth loss has been left unaddressed because dental visits are difficult for you, any extractions or preparation along the way can be done under sedation.
What are dentures?
Dentures are custom-made removable appliances that replace missing teeth. A complete denture replaces all the teeth in an upper or lower jaw; a partial denture fills the gaps left by several missing teeth while your healthy natural teeth stay in place.
Modern materials and careful fitting make today's dentures far more comfortable and natural-looking than older appliances.
Types of dentures
- Complete dentures — replace all the teeth in an upper or lower jaw, resting on the gums and held by suction and fit (many patients also use a denture adhesive for extra security).
- Partial dentures — fill the gaps left by missing teeth while preserving your remaining natural teeth, anchored with clasps or precision attachments.
- Implant-supported dentures — snap onto dental implants for much greater stability and chewing power, and to prevent the bone loss that follows tooth loss.
The denture process
Consultation & impressions
Dr. Awad evaluates your oral health and goals and takes detailed impressions so your dentures fit precisely and align properly with your jaw.
Fitting appointments
Over several visits, the fit, bite and appearance are carefully adjusted to minimise sore spots and help you adapt quickly and comfortably.
Ongoing care
Regular checkups let us monitor the fit and the health of your gums, with relining or adjustments as your mouth naturally changes over time.
Adjusting to new dentures
The first few weeks take a little patience as your mouth adapts. Speech may feel different at first and you might notice more saliva — both settle within a few weeks. Reading aloud and speaking slowly speeds up the adjustment.
Start with soft foods, cut food into smaller pieces and chew evenly on both sides. Avoid very hot foods at first (dentures affect your sense of temperature) and steer clear of hard or sticky foods that could dislodge them. Clean your dentures daily with a soft denture brush and mild cleaner — never regular toothpaste or hot water — and care for your gums too.
Dentures under sedation
Getting to dentures sometimes means removing teeth that cannot be saved — and for an anxious patient that is exactly the step that gets postponed. It does not have to be faced awake. Extractions and preparation can be carried out under sedation, with most patients remembering little of the visit.
Frequently asked questions
Rebuild your smile — comfortably
Book a consultation to explore full, partial or implant-supported dentures — and ask about sedation if the dentist makes you anxious.