Dentures in Allentown, PA
Complete smile restoration with comfortable, natural-looking solutions — regain confidence in eating, speaking, and smiling with custom-fitted dentures.
Missing teeth can dramatically impact your daily life, affecting everything from your ability to enjoy your favorite foods to feeling confident in social situations. Whether you’re missing several teeth or a complete arch, dentures provide a reliable solution that restores both function and appearance to your smile. At Kearns Family Dentistry, we offer custom-designed full and partial dentures to help patients regain their quality of life with comfortable, natural-looking tooth replacement options.
Dr. Sean Kearns and our experienced team at Kearns Family Dentistry have been providing exceptional dental care to our community for years. With Dr. Kearns’ advanced training and commitment to staying current with the latest dental technologies, we deliver personalized denture solutions tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Our practice focuses on creating lasting relationships with our patients while ensuring both oral health and overall well-being.
Why Choose Dentures?
Dentures provide a comprehensive solution for individuals who have lost teeth due to decay, injury, or other health conditions. They help restore both functionality and aesthetics, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. Unlike other restorative options, dentures offer a cost-effective way to replace multiple teeth, and they can be customized to fit your mouth comfortably. Whether you need full or partial dentures, they can significantly enhance your quality of life, giving you back a natural, complete smile.
Understanding Denture Options
Dentures are removable dental prosthetics designed to replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues. They’re crafted to look like your natural teeth and can significantly improve your appearance, speech, and ability to eat comfortably. The type of denture you’ll need depends on the extent of your tooth loss and your specific oral health situation.
Full Dentures
Full dentures, also called complete dentures, replace an entire arch of teeth, either upper, lower, or both. These dentures are removable and customized to fit the contours of your jaw perfectly, forming a comfortable, secure seal. The process typically involves taking precise impressions of your mouth to ensure the dentures fit properly and look natural.
Full dentures consist of high-quality acrylic bases that match your gum color, supporting durable replacement teeth. Modern denture materials and techniques have dramatically improved, resulting in prosthetics that look far more natural than older versions. With proper care, full dentures can provide years of comfortable use while maintaining facial structure and allowing you to speak and eat with confidence.
Partial Dentures
If you’re missing several teeth but still have healthy natural teeth remaining, partial dentures may be your ideal solution. Partial dentures look similar to orthodontic retainers, featuring replacement teeth attached to a gum-colored base with a metal framework that clasps onto your remaining natural teeth for stability. This design allows the partial denture to fill in gaps while preventing your remaining teeth from shifting position.
Partial dentures offer several benefits beyond just completing your smile:
- They distribute biting forces evenly across your remaining teeth
- They prevent remaining teeth from drifting into empty spaces
- They maintain proper facial structure and appearance
- They restore proper chewing function and speech clarity
Each partial denture is custom-designed to fit precisely with your existing teeth, creating a seamless appearance that blends naturally with your smile.
Meet Our Team
At Kearns Family Dentistry, our dedicated team of dental professionals is committed to providing you with exceptional care in a comfortable, friendly environment. Led by Dr. Sean Kearns, our experienced staff combines clinical expertise with genuine compassion to ensure every visit exceeds your expectations.
Our team includes skilled dental hygienists, knowledgeable dental assistants, and friendly front office staff who work together seamlessly to make your dental experience positive from the moment you walk through our doors. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our patients, taking the time to understand your unique needs and concerns.
Each team member brings specialized training and a passion for dental health to their role, staying current with the latest advancements in dental techniques and technology. We look forward to welcoming you to our dental family and partnering with you on your journey to optimal oral health.
Implant-Supported Dentures
For patients seeking the most stable and functional denture option, we offer implant-supported dentures. New or existing dentures can be secured using dental implants. As few as four implants can be surgically placed in the jaw and used to anchor a denture arch in place.
The benefits of implant-supported dentures include:
- Superior stability with no slipping or shifting
- Preserved jawbone health through stimulation
- Improved chewing efficiency and bite strength
- Greater comfort with no adhesives needed
- Longer-lasting results with proper care
During your consultation, Dr. Kearns will determine if you’re a candidate for implant-supported dentures by evaluating your jawbone density and overall oral health. Even patients who have been told they can’t wear traditional dentures may be candidates for implant-supported options.
The Denture Process
Getting dentures at Kearns Family Dentistry involves several steps to ensure optimal fit, function, and appearance. Our compassionate team guides you through each phase of the process, making sure you’re comfortable and informed.
The typical denture process includes:
- Comprehensive examination and consultation
- Preparation procedures (extractions if needed)
- Taking precise impressions of your mouth
- Creating and testing a wax model for fit and appearance
- Final fabrication of your custom dentures
- Placement and adjustments as needed
For some patients, a healing period may be necessary after tooth extractions before final dentures can be placed. In these cases, immediate or temporary dentures may be provided so you’re never without teeth during the healing process.
Living With Dentures
Adjusting to new dentures takes time and patience. Initially, you may experience increased saliva flow, minor discomfort, or slight difficulty speaking, but these issues typically resolve as you become accustomed to your new teeth. Dr. Kearns and our team provide detailed instructions on wearing and caring for your dentures to ensure a smooth transition.
Proper denture care is essential for maintaining both your prosthetic and your oral health. This includes:
- Removing and rinsing dentures after eating
- Brushing dentures daily with a soft brush and denture cleanser
- Soaking dentures overnight in a denture solution
- Brushing your gums, tongue, and palate each morning
- Scheduling regular check-ups for adjustments and oral examinations
With proper care, your dentures can last many years before needing replacement or relining due to normal wear or changes in your jaw structure.
Schedule Your Denture Consultation Today
Missing teeth shouldn’t hold you back from enjoying life to its fullest. At Kearns Family Dentistry, we’re committed to providing personalized denture solutions that restore function, comfort, and confidence to your smile. Dr. Sean Kearns brings over 20 years of dental expertise to each patient interaction, ensuring you receive the highest quality care in a warm, welcoming environment.
Whether you need full dentures, partial dentures, or implant-supported options, we’re here to help you find the ideal solution for your unique needs. Our practice offers flexible scheduling, including before and after work or school hours, to accommodate your busy life. Contact Kearns Family Dentistry today at (610) 432-7565 or fill out our contact form to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward a complete, beautiful smile.
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- 216 North 17th Street Allentown, PA, 18104
- 610-904-3044
- Monday-Thursday: 8am-5:30pm
