Dentures and Partial Dentures

Yes, even if you have full-mouth prosthetics, it’s crucial to continue seeing the dentist. Ideally, it would be best if you visited us every six months for checkups.

Your dental checkups include gum health assessments, which are crucial to your ongoing oral health and systemic wellness. Unfortunately, restorations and prosthetics like dentures cannot prevent gum disease and its potential consequences.

About Gum Disease

Gum disease is an inflammatory condition of the jawbone and oral tissues. Untreated gum disease can lead to severe heart and lung health complications. Recent studies also link it to Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and even cancer. Leaving gum disease undiagnosed and untreated can also lead to severe bone loss and pain, making it difficult or impossible to continue wearing dentures.  

Gum disease symptoms may be subtle if you wear dentures, but you may notice some or all of the following symptoms:

• Bad breath
• Gum pain
• Bone loss
• Bleeding gums

Remember, your gum health matters even if you wear dentures!

Contact Your Dentist in Lodi, CA

To learn more about our treatments and services or schedule a preventive checkup with the dentist, contact a helpful dental team member today. And we urge you to ask about our exclusive in-office plans and how they can make your dental treatment more affordable.  

Oak Tree Dentistry provides needed treatments to patients from every age group. And every age group needs dental care even if they wear a prosthetic.

Your Elk Grove or Lodi dentists want to protect you from oral health issues threatening your overall wellness.

Dentistry for Seniors

Sometimes, senior adults represent an underserved part of our population, and our team aims to change that.

Regular dental care gives us a chance to evaluate gum health even if you wear dentures. And gum health is crucial to your long-term health.

Gum disease risks your wellness and can influence heart and lung health. Studies also associate it with Alzheimer’s disease and autoimmune arthritis.

It’s also essential to have your dentures evaluated for fit and function. You may need a reline if you’re applying adhesives throughout the day. It may be time for a new set if your dentures are cracked or damaged.

Additionally, our team can provide tips and advice to help keep gums healthy, even if you have issues with movement or mobility.

We Offer Comfortable Dentistry in Elk Grove and Lodi

Call us today to learn more about our dental services, including denture reline, repair, and replacement. And if you’d like to schedule a dental checkup, a team member is standing by to get you started.

There is no hard or fast rule for when you’ll need new dentures. In other words, they don’t have a set expiration date. However, dentures and partials in Elk Grove and Lodi will need replacement eventually.

Signs You Might Need New Dentures

• Your dentures are loose, and you’re reapplying adhesive throughout the day.
• Your dentures are cracked or worn and at risk for breakage.
• Your dentures are damaged, affecting your speech, diet, or ease of wear.

Sometimes, your dentist can repair a damaged denture, especially if it is in excellent condition. Additionally, we can reline a denture if it feels loose. However, your dentist will evaluate your prosthetic for wear and tear and let you know whether it’s time to consider replacement.

Denture Types in Lodi and Elk Grove

We’re pleased to offer complete, partial, and All-on-4® (implant dentures) in our Lodi and Elk Grove dental offices.

Complete dentures restore your smile when tooth loss is complete. Partial dentures stand in for sporadic tooth loss. Implant dentures are a fixed arch of restoration teeth attached to the jaw.

Our dentures are made from quality materials and custom-crafted to look natural in your mouth. With us, you can count on modern and beautiful prosthetics every time!

Quality Dentures Near Me

Call us today to learn more about our dentures or book a consultation with the dentist.

At Oak Tree Dentistry, your smile is our passion, and so is your comfort!

We’re pleased to offer three levels of dental sedation in Lodi and Elk Grove to meet your needs.

Types of Sedation Dentistry We Offer

Our team monitors you closely during dental sedation, and we take a health history to ensure your candidacy.

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide is a safe gas administered through a nasal cannula during your procedure. You feel detached and melancholy with nitrous, but you’re still aware. This sedation method means you’ll feel less anxious during your procedure, but there are no lingering effects. You can drive yourself home or back to work.  

Oral Sedation

Oral sedation is a pill given before treatment. With this sedation method, you’ll feel completely relaxed and may not recall the finer details of your treatment. You’ll need a friend or loved one to drive you. We also recommend resting for the day and not making any life-altering decisions.

IV Sedation

As with oral sedation, you should have transportation and rest for the remainder of the day following your procedure. IV sedation is delivered directly into the bloodstream. You’ll be minimally conscious but mostly unaware of what’s happening. It’s doubtful you’ll remember your procedure.

Contact Your Elk Grove or Lodi Dentist Today

Contact a dental team member today if you want more information about sedation dentistry.