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. At Two Rivers Dental Group in Springfield, OR, Dr. Matthew Collins designs every denture around your mouth, your face shape, and how you actually live. The goal isn't just replacing teeth. It's giving you back the confidence to eat, speak, and smile without thinking twice.
Three Types of Dentures
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.
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.
Patients with several missing teeth but healthy teeth still 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.
Honest Comparison
Both options work well. Each has clear tradeoffs. Here's how they actually compare side by side.
Your Denture Journey
Getting dentures right takes more than one visit. The fit refinement period is essential, 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 forget they're wearing dentures.
Living with Dentures
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, you can eat nearly everything you did before. Some patients ease into harder foods over a few weeks. Cutting food into smaller pieces 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 exam visit.
Removing dentures at night gives your gums a chance to rest and recover. We recommend storing them in a denture cleaning solution while you sleep.
The biggest change isn't physical. It's social. Patients who'd stopped smiling in photos start showing up. Eating at restaurants stops being stressful. Confidence comes back.
Two Rivers Dental Group serves denture patients across Springfield, Eugene, Coburg, Thurston, Pleasant Hill, Creswell, and the surrounding Lane County communities. Our office at 1717 Centennial Blvd, Suite #3 is open Tuesday through Friday. Call (541) 746-9552 to schedule a denture consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Schedule a denture consultation with Dr. Collins at our Springfield office. Honest answers, clear costs, and a fit you'll feel confident in.
Call (541) 746-9552