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Dentures replace several teeth or a full arch with a custom appliance designed to look natural and feel comfortable. Modern dentures fit better, look more lifelike, and last longer than the dentures you may remember from years ago. Dr. Matthew Collins designs every denture around your mouth, your face shape, and how you actually live. The goal is giving you back the confidence to eat, speak, and smile without thinking twice.
Not every patient needs the same kind of denture. Some are missing only a few teeth. Others need a full arch replaced. Dr. Collins recommends the option that fits your mouth, your goals, and your budget. For a look at every path, see our tooth replacement guide.
A complete set of replacement teeth for an entire upper or lower arch. Custom-molded to fit your gums and shaped to support your facial features naturally.
Patients missing all teeth in one or both arches
A removable appliance that fills in where some natural teeth are missing. The remaining healthy teeth anchor the partial in place comfortably. When the gap is small, a fixed dental bridge is sometimes the better fit.
Patients with several missing teeth but healthy teeth remaining
Dentures secured to dental implants in the jaw. Far more stable than traditional dentures, with a more natural feel when chewing.
Patients who want maximum stability and a permanent feel
Both options work well. Each has clear tradeoffs. Here's how they actually compare side by side.
Held in place by suction and adhesive. Can shift slightly when eating tougher foods.
Locked into implants in the jawbone. Stays firmly in place at all times.
Comfortable once adjusted, but takes a few weeks to fully get used to.
Feels closest to natural teeth. No movement, no adhesive needed.
Nothing replaces the roots, so the jawbone keeps receding underneath, fastest in the first few months.
Implants act as roots and stimulate the jawbone, preserving bone density.
More affordable upfront. Most insurance plans cover a portion.
Higher upfront cost. Better long-term value for many patients.
Several weeks from impressions to final fit.
Several months to allow implants to integrate with bone.
5-10 years before needing relining or replacement.
15-20+ years with proper care of the implants and the denture.
Getting dentures right takes more than one visit. The fit refinement period matters, and Dr. Collins walks you through every step. Most patients are fully comfortable within a few weeks.
Dr. Collins examines your mouth, takes X-rays, and recommends the right denture type for your situation. We talk through what you want from your new smile and walk through cost options.
Detailed digital scans of your mouth capture every contour. We measure your bite, your jaw alignment, and your facial proportions so the new dentures support your face naturally.
You see the dentures before they're finalized. We check the fit, the look, and the bite. Adjustments are easy at this stage. Nothing is permanent until you're happy with the result.
Your final dentures are placed and fine-tuned. We show you exactly how to insert, remove, and care for them. You leave with detailed instructions and a follow-up scheduled.
Most patients need 1-3 small adjustments in the first few weeks as the gums settle. Sore spots are normal and easy to fix. Within a month, most patients stop thinking about their dentures during the day.
A lot of patients worry about how dentures will affect their everyday life. Here's the honest picture of what changes and what doesn't.
Once you've adjusted, most of what you ate before is back on the table. Very hard and very sticky foods stay trickier with a traditional denture. Cutting food smaller helps in the beginning.
A few words may feel different the first week. Reading aloud at home for 10 minutes a day speeds up the adjustment. Most patients sound completely normal within two weeks.
Modern dentures are designed to mimic real teeth, including subtle variations in color and shape. People around you won't notice the dentures. They'll just notice you're smiling more.
Rinse after meals, brush daily with a soft denture brush, and soak overnight. We give you a step-by-step routine and check the dentures at every dental exam visit.
Removing dentures at night gives your gums a chance to rest and recover. We recommend storing them in denture cleaner while you sleep.
Gums and bone change shape underneath a denture, so the fit drifts. A reline resets it. Plan on checkups to catch that before it turns into daily slipping.
Two Rivers Dental Group fits custom dentures for patients from Springfield and the surrounding Lane County communities. Dentures are a core part of our restorative dentistry care and our senior dental care. Our office at 1717 Centennial Blvd, Suite #3 is open Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 541-287-7874 to schedule a denture consultation.
Traditional dentures typically last 5 to 10 years before needing relining or replacement, since gums and bone change shape over time. Implant-supported dentures last 15 to 20 years or more with proper care. Regular checkups keep the fit on track either way.
You can, but we recommend removing them at night. Taking dentures out gives your gums a chance to rest and recover, and soaking them overnight in denture cleaner keeps them fresh and holds their shape.
Modern dentures don't have to. Dr. Collins designs each set with subtle variations in tooth color, shape, and arrangement, matched to your face, so the result reads as natural teeth. Most people around you will only notice that you're smiling more.
A traditional denture is held by suction and adhesive, so it can shift a little on tougher foods. That's the honest limit of the design, and it's why relines matter as your gums change shape. If slipping is the thing you're most worried about, implant-supported dentures lock in place and don't move at all.
For many patients, yes. Implants lock the denture in place, preserve jawbone, and remove the need for adhesive, and the appliance lasts much longer. The tradeoff is a higher upfront cost and a several-month timeline. Explore full arch dental implants for the details, and Dr. Collins walks through both paths honestly at your consultation.
Schedule a denture consultation with Dr. Collins at our Springfield office. Honest answers, clear costs, and a fit you'll feel confident in.
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