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 Tooth extractions, or the removal of one or more teeth, are usually used as a last resort in dentistry, as keeping the natural tooth in the mouth is ideal. There are many reasons why single or multiple extractions may be performed, including pervasive tooth decay, the impaction of wisdom teeth, or the need to create space for orthodontic devices. The most significant short-term benefit associated with tooth extraction is the elimination of pain. If a tooth is severely decayed or an infection is present, removing the affected tooth almost...

An IMMEDIATE DENTURE is a temporary denture that is placed at the extraction appointment therefore allowing the patient to socially function without the embarrassment of having missing or no teeth. This denture will become ill fitting as the gums around the extraction sites shrink and tissues heal.  With immediate dentures, the fit, appearance, comfort, and ability to chew are difficult to predict and vary greatly from patient to patient.  Immediate dentures require adhesives and/or temporary liners during the healing phase as the natural...

Relining your dentures is a procedure that re-fits the surface of your denture to the tissues in your mouth. Having your dentures relined will most often make your dentures comfortable again and give more stability. Relines are required for a variety of different reasons. The most common being shrinking of the oral tissues or “gum resorption. This is caused by the normal aging process or can also be caused by the extraction of your natural teeth.As a general rule, your dentures should be relined every 2-3 years. Relines are just a normal part...

A denture is a removable dental appliance and a replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissue.  They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth and may even enhance your smile. There are two types of dentures - complete and partial dentures.  Complete dentures are used when all of the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.  A partial denture not only fills in the spaces created by missing teeth, it prevents other teeth from shifting. A complete denture can be either “conventional”...