Modern Dentures In Salt Lake City: Comfortable, Natural-Looking, And Designed Around You
Today’s dentures are nothing like your grandparents’. With digital impressions, refined tooth molds, and implant options for extra stability, modern dentures can look natural, feel secure, and help you enjoy mealtimes and conversations again.
Denture Types At A Glance
- Complete Dentures: Replace all teeth in an arch (upper, lower, or both).
- Partial Dentures: Replace multiple missing teeth while clasping to healthy neighbors.
- Immediate Dentures: Inserted the same day as extractions so you leave with teeth.
- Implant-Supported Options: From snap-in overdentures to All-on-X fixed bridges, implants lift comfort and chewing power to the next level.
The Denture Journey
- Consult & Smile Goals: Photos, tooth shade/shape discussion, and bite evaluation.
- Digital Impressions: Fast, comfortable scans—no gloopy trays.
- Try-In Stage: Preview fit and esthetics; we refine speech, lip support, and smile line.
- Delivery & Care Coaching: We adjust pressure spots and coach you through the break-in period.
- Follow-Ups: We fine-tune comfort and chewing as you adapt.
Personalization You Can See
We customize tooth size, shape, and translucency and fine-tune the gum contouring to avoid the “flat” look. Midline, smile curve, and lip support are reviewed at try-in so you can approve your new look before finalizing.
Fit, Function, And Everyday Life
Great dentures do more than look good; they let you eat varied foods, speak clearly, and smile comfortably. The upper often gains suction from the palate; the lower relies more on your tongue, cheeks, and ideally implants for stability. A small tube of adhesive can help during the break-in, but our aim is a confident fit without daily reliance.
Why Implants Change The Game
Two to four implants can transform lower denture stability, reduce sore spots, and expand your menu. For maximum convenience and bite force, All-on-X fixed bridges eliminate removal at home and feel closest to natural teeth.
Break-In Tips You’ll Actually Use
- Read aloud for five minutes daily to adapt tongue placement.
- Start with soft foods, then advance to firmer textures.
- Cut food into smaller bites; chew slowly on both sides.
- If a spot rubs, don’t “tough it out”—come in for a quick adjustment.
Relines, Rebases & Longevity
Gums and bone change over time. Relines refresh the inner surface for a snug fit; rebases replace the acrylic base when wear accumulates. Expect periodic maintenance—think of it like shoe resoling for continued comfort.
Care & Cleaning
- Daily Cleaning: Brush the denture inside and out; clean your gums and tongue.
- Overnight Rest: Most patients remove dentures at night to let tissues recover (fixed implant bridges stay in).
- Soak Solutions: Use recommended cleaners—never hot water or harsh abrasives.
- Regular Checks: Even without natural teeth, oral exams screen for tissue health and oral cancer.
Your Next Step
If you’re ready for a fresh start—whether that’s a well-crafted traditional denture or an implant-supported upgrade—we’ll design a plan around your goals, timeline, and budget.
Want to compare options in person? Contact Velux Dental SLC at (801) 797-3363 to Schedule a Consultation and try smile designs you can see and feel.