Composite dental fillings
Repair limited decay or damage with a tooth-colored restoration.
Explore this option →Restore comfort and function
Full and partial dentures
Dentures are removable restorations that replace missing teeth. A full denture replaces an arch of teeth; a partial denture fills selected spaces while natural teeth remain. The design should account for the mouth, bite, dexterity, appearance and long-term maintenance.
Full and partial dentures
A full denture rests on the tissues of an upper or lower arch after teeth are missing. A partial denture uses a framework and components around remaining teeth. The dentist evaluates the teeth, gums, bone and space before recommending a design. Ask which teeth can be preserved and how they affect support.
Conventional and implant-supported options
Conventional dentures rely on the mouth’s tissues and anatomy. Implants may improve support or retention in selected cases, but require surgical evaluation, healing, added components and ongoing maintenance. Some implant dentures remain removable. Confirm which options are available and who provides each stage.
Records, fitting and adjustments
Treatment may include impressions or scans, bite records, tooth selection and try-in appointments. A new denture often needs follow-up adjustments as the mouth adapts. If teeth are removed and an immediate denture is used, healing changes can require relining or remaking. Digital records may be part of the workflow, but availability must be confirmed.
Eating, speech and daily care
Adjustment takes practice. Follow the dentist’s instructions for wear, food and speaking. Remove and clean the denture as directed with appropriate tools; ordinary toothpaste can be too abrasive for many dentures. Clean the mouth and any remaining teeth as well. Do not force a partial denture into place by biting.
Relines, repair and replacement
The mouth changes over time, so fit can change. Loose or damaged dentures can irritate tissues and affect function. Do not use household glue or reshape a denture yourself. Contact the office about soreness, cracks, loose teeth or a change in fit, and continue oral examinations even with full dentures.
Fees and the treatment sequence
Fees depend on the denture type, records, extractions or preparation, temporary care, laboratory work and adjustments. Implant-supported care has separate surgical and restorative components. Request a written estimate, ask what follow-up is included and confirm benefits with your plan.
Repair and replace teeth
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Dental bridges
Compare fixed replacement options for one or more missing teeth.
Explore this option →Dental crowns
Understand when a tooth may need broader coverage and support.
Explore this option →Full-mouth reconstruction
See how extensive restorative needs can be organized into phases.
Explore this option →Plan the practical details
Written options and estimated costs
Ask for the diagnosis, recommended option, reasonable alternatives, treatment sequence and an itemized estimate. Confirm current insurance benefits and payment arrangements directly; coverage and financing approval are not guaranteed.
Insurance and payment information →A concern after treatment?
Follow the treating clinician’s written instructions. Call the office directly about worsening pain, swelling, a loose or broken restoration or another urgent concern; do not wait for a website form response. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Contact the office →Margate · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Start with an examination
Choose your preferred office and confirm the service, treating clinician and appointment availability. A request is not a confirmed appointment.
Margate
100 FL-7, Suite 300, Margate, FL 33063Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
236 Commercial Boulevard, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308Your questions, answered
Will dentures feel natural immediately?
New dentures can feel unfamiliar while the mouth adapts. Keep adjustment visits and contact the dentist about persistent soreness or poor fit.
Do full dentures still require dental visits?
Yes. The dentist checks oral tissues, fit, function and changes that may affect the denture.
Are implant dentures always fixed?
No. Some are removable and others may be fixed. Ask how the proposed design is cleaned, maintained and repaired.
Informed decisions
Plan your treatment and care
Restorative dentistry
Compare ways to repair teeth and replace missing teeth.
Explore your options →Dental implant cost factors
Know which stages and components to discuss in your estimate.
Explore your options →Dental implant recovery and maintenance
Prepare for healing, follow-up and long-term maintenance.
Explore your options →Get ready for your visit
Organize your paperwork, questions and next steps.
Independent patient resources
General education does not replace an examination or an individual recommendation.