Dentures in Madison, WI

Missing multiple teeth affects your ability to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. At Madison Lakes Dental, Dr. Ellicksonprovides custom-crafted dentures that restore your smile's function and appearance with a comfortable, natural-looking fit. Whether you need to replace a few teeth or a full arch, we design dentures tailored to your unique mouth and lifestyle.

Types of Dentures

Full Dentures (Complete Dentures)

Full dentures replace all teeth in the upper arch, lower arch, or both. They rest on your gums and are held in place by suction, natural anatomy, and if needed, denture adhesive. Modern full dentures use high-quality acrylic teeth and gum-colored base material for a realistic appearance.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures replace several missing teeth while preserving your remaining natural teeth. They use metal or flexible nylon frameworks with clasps that attach to neighboring teeth for stability. Partial dentures fill gaps, prevent remaining teeth from shifting, and restore chewing function.

Implant-Supported Dentures

For patients seeking maximum stability and a more natural feel, implant-supported dentures snap onto dental implants placed in the jawbone. This eliminates the slipping and movement common with traditional dentures, provides stronger biting force, and helps preserve jawbone density over time.

The Denture Process

1. Consultation — Dr. Ellickson evaluates your oral health, discusses your goals, and determines the best type of denture for your situation.
2. Impressions — Precise impressions and measurements of your mouth are taken to ensure optimal fit.
3. Try-In — A wax model of your denture is created for you to try on, allowing adjustments to tooth position, shape, and color before final fabrication.
4. Delivery — Your finished denture is placed, adjusted for comfort, and you receive instructions for wear and care.
5. Follow-Up — Adjustment appointments fine-tune the fit as your mouth adapts to the new prosthetic.

Adjusting to New Dentures

New dentures require an adjustment period. It is normal to experience slight soreness, increased saliva production, and minor difficulty with speech during the first few weeks. These issues resolve as your mouth, muscles, and tongue adapt to the denture. We schedule follow-up appointments to address any discomfort and make adjustments as needed.

Start with soft foods cut into small pieces and gradually introduce firmer foods as you grow comfortable. Practice reading aloud to quickly adapt your speech.

Denture Care and Maintenance

• Remove and rinse dentures after eating.
• Brush dentures daily with a soft-bristle denture brush and non-abrasive cleanser.
• Soak dentures overnight in a denture solution to keep them moist and clean.
• Brush your gums, tongue, and palate before reinserting dentures.
• Handle dentures carefully over a folded towel or basin of water to prevent breakage if dropped.
• Visit Madison Lakes Dental regularly for oral exams and denture checks.

Relining and Repairs

Over time, your jawbone and gums change shape, which can cause dentures to become loose. Relining involves adding new material to the denture base to restore a snug fit without replacing the entire prosthetic. We also repair cracked or broken dentures, often the same day.