Complete Dentures in Green Bay, WI

Your Solution for Missing Teeth and a Beautiful Smile

If you’re searching for complete dentures near you in the Green Bay area, you’ve found the right place. Losing all or most of your natural teeth doesn’t mean you have to accept a compromised smile, impaired chewing or speaking, or lower confidence. At our dental practice in Green Bay, WI, we help patients restore their smiles with custom-made complete dentures that look good, feel comfortable, and function well.

Call us today at (920) 339-8980 to schedule your denture consultation with Dr. Daniel Fama or Dr. Kyle Whiteside! We’re conveniently located on Libal Street just off Highway 172 and serve patients from Green Bay and nearby communities, including Abrams, Seymour, Denmark, Casco, and beyond.

Why Choose Our Green Bay Dentists for Complete Custom Dentures?

There are plenty of options when it comes to dentures in Green Bay—so here’s what sets our team apart:

• Personalized, Local Care: We’re based right here in Green Bay, ensuring you receive one-on-one attention instead of being treated like a number. We take the time to understand your specific goals for chewing, speaking, appearance, and overall oral health.
• Advanced Full-Arch Solutions: We offer modern approaches, including replacement of all teeth in an arch or advanced implant-supported dentures, providing improved stability, comfort, and aesthetics.
• Customized Fit for Maximum Comfort and Confidence: Our complete dentures are custom-made for your upper jaw, lower jaw, or both. We use accurate impressions and careful fit checks to ensure your denture sits and functions optimally.
• Comprehensive Post-Fit Education and Ongoing Care: Our commitment doesn’t end after the fitting. We provide guidance on proper cleaning, necessary adjustments, and maintaining your gum and jaw health to ensure your long-term comfort and satisfaction as a denture wearer.

We’re easily accessible to residents of Green Bay and nearby areas, including Abrams, Seymour, Denmark, and Casco. This local accessibility is crucial for timely adjustments, relines, and routine denture maintenance.

What Are Complete Dentures?

A complete denture is a removable dental appliance that replaces all missing teeth in a single arch (either the upper or lower jaw, or both). This prosthesis consists of artificial teeth set into a base that’s custom-made to rest directly on the gums. Retention for these dentures is achieved through suction (typically for the upper arch), a very accurate fit against the jawbone and gum tissue, or the use of a denture adhesive.

They’re a reliable way of replacing missing teeth, restoring your ability to eat, speak, and smile—especially when remaining teeth are no longer healthy or have been removed due to decay, gum disease, injury, or tooth loss.

Key components of a complete denture:

• Base: Usually acrylic (or newer materials) that mimics the look of natural gums and rests on the tissue.
• Teeth: Artificial teeth (typically acrylic, sometimes porcelain) mounted into the base that look like natural teeth.
• Flange: The part of the denture that extends into the cheeks or lips (“lip support”) and helps with retention, especially for upper dentures.

Types of Complete Dentures

Choosing the right type makes a difference in comfort, function, and cost. Here are the main options we offer in Green Bay:

1. Conventional Dentures: These are fabricated after any remaining teeth are removed and once the gums and jawbone have healed. Because tissues shrink and change during healing, you may be without teeth for a few weeks or months during the healing period.
2. Immediate Dentures: These are placed right away after tooth extraction, so you don’t have to go without teeth. The downside: as healing progresses, the denture may need adjustments (a reline or “final denture”) to maintain a comfortable fit.
3. Implant-Supported Dentures: For added stability, dentures can be anchored using dental implants placed in the jawbone. This version gives greater chewing function, less movement, and can feel more natural than removable dentures alone.

Benefits of Complete Dentures

When done well, complete dentures deliver a wide range of benefits:

• Improved Appearance: Replacing missing teeth supports your facial structure (lips, cheeks) and prevents that sunken look that can come with tooth loss. You’ll feel more confident with your smile.
• Better Chewing and Speaking: Missing all teeth or most teeth makes it hard to chew certain foods or speak clearly. A well-fitting denture helps you regain function so you can enjoy more of your favorite foods.
• Restore Oral Function: Whether you’re eating soft foods now or want to progress to more variety, complete dentures help restore balance. They also contribute to your oral health by preventing further jawbone or gum collapse.
• Customization and Comfort: Modern dentures (especially when using digital fabrication) allow for more natural-looking teeth, a better fit, and improved comfort.
• Affordability: Compared to more invasive treatments (e.g., full arch implants), dentures are often more cost-effective—while still delivering excellent results for many patients.
• Quick Turnaround: Especially with immediate dentures, you can leave the dentist’s office with teeth the same day (though follow-ups will be needed).

Getting Your Complete Dentures in Green Bay

The complete denture process is designed to ensure your complete dentures are comfortable, functional, and natural-looking.

Initial Assessment

We begin with a thorough evaluation of your current oral health, focusing on your gums and jawbone. We’ll discuss your personal goals and confirm if complete dentures are the right solution for you.

Preparation: Impressions and Bite Registration

Detailed molds (impressions) of your mouth are taken. We also record the way your upper and lower jaws fit together (bite records). This crucial step ensures the new denture teeth will align properly for a natural feel.

Verification: Wax Try-In

Before the final denture is made, you’ll try a wax mock-up. This allows us to verify the fit, appearance, and comfort of the teeth. Any necessary adjustments are made at this stage to guarantee satisfaction with the final product.

Completion: Final Fitting

Your permanent complete dentures are delivered and fitted. We confirm the bite is correct and the fit is comfortable. You will receive comprehensive instructions on how to wear, eat with, and clean your new dentures.

Long-Term Care and Adjustments

Follow-up visits are essential because the shape of your gums and jawbone naturally changes over time. We’ll perform necessary adjustments, such as denture relines or adding soft liners, to ensure your dentures maintain a secure and proper fit.

Are You a Candidate for Complete Dentures?

Complete dentures are a great choice for many, but we also want to ensure realistic expectations and good outcomes. You may be a strong candidate if:

• You have lost all teeth in one or both arches, or your remaining healthy teeth can’t support other options.
• Your gums and jawbone are in reasonably good condition (or we can manage them), so the denture can fit securely.
• You understand the maintenance required (proper care, cleaning, visits) and are committed to it.
• You have realistic expectations: dentures will improve your smile and function, but they aren’t exactly like having natural teeth.
• You are open to follow-up care (adjustments) and periodic replacements as gums and bone change over time.

Complete Denture Cost Considerations (Green Bay Region)

The final cost of complete dentures is highly variable, but for our patients in the Green Bay area, the typical factors include:

Treatment Specifics

• Scope: Are you replacing the upper arch, the lower arch, or both?
• Preparation: Are extractions necessary before the denture can be fitted?
• Type of Denture: Costs differ between conventional, immediate, and implant-supported dentures.
• Upgrade Options: Are you pursuing implant-supported dentures, which involve additional procedures and components?

Material and Quality

• Premium Materials: Higher-grade materials, custom teeth, and advanced fabrication techniques (such as digital fabrication) typically increase the cost but offer a better aesthetic result and greater durability.

Local and Practice Factors

• Regional Overhead: Practice overhead, material costs, and lab fees specific to the Green Bay area.
• Insurance: The extent of your dental insurance coverage, or lack thereof, will impact your out-of-pocket expense.

As a general range, complete denture treatments often fall between $1,000 and $4,000, depending entirely on the specifics of your case. Please contact us directly for a personalized, accurate quote.

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