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Today's dentures: a natural-looking way to rebuild your smile at Brammeier Dental of Naperville
Forget the dentures you may remember from a generation ago: today's versions look dramatically more natural and are customized to fit your mouth precisely. If most or all of your teeth are missing or failing, complete dentures remain the most affordable way to restore a full arch of natural-looking teeth, making it easier to eat, speak, and smile with confidence again.
Wondering what the process looks like? This video walks you through it. Impressions of your mouth guide the fabrication of a custom-fit denture, which is then refined across a few short adjustment visits so it feels comfortable, looks natural, and doesn't irritate your gums. Most patients adapt to speaking and eating with a new denture within a few weeks.
There's a benefit you might not expect: replacing missing teeth also supports your face. When teeth are gone, the jawbone slowly shrinks and the lips and cheeks lose support, bringing on wrinkles, a sunken profile, and a more aged appearance, and a well-fitted denture gives that support back. If you want more stability than a traditional denture provides, implant-supported options are available. See our full arch restoration page for details.
At your consultation, Dr. Brammeier will walk you through the trade-offs, whether you're considering an immediate denture (placed right after extractions) or a conventional one fitted after healing. And if cost is a concern, ask about financing options.
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