Gentle Care

Caring for your Dentures and Partials

Accepting New Patients | 2 Locations

We provide gentle and compassionate care in a friendly environment. We always focus on evidence based diagnosis, patient education, and working with you to build a treatment plan that aligns with your oral health goals.

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Why Choose Us?

Availability

We’re accepting new patients and can help with dental emergencies. Give us a call or send us an email to book an appointment.

Comprehensive Dentistry

We offer a full range of general, family, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency dentistry.

We’re Gentle

We always focus on gentle techniques and use advanced equipment to ensure your comfort.

Insurance & Fees

All of our services are priced competitively and many of our services are covered by popular insurance plans.

Caring for your Dentures and Partials

  1. NEVER LEAVE YOUR DENTURE OR PARTIAL IN YOUR MOUTH OVERNIGHT! Take them out before going to bed. Let your gums and palate “breathe.” Leaving your denture or partial in overnight can cause serious bacterial and/or fungal infections.
  2. When taking your denture or partial in and out of your mouth or while you are cleaning them, do so with great care. Accidentally dropping them can cause them to break. To avoid this, place a towel over your sink. If you drop your denture or partial, the towel will hopefully buffer the fall, potentially protecting it from hitting a hard porcelain or stainless-steel sink.
  3. Brush and clean your dentures. Like natural teeth, they must be brushed daily. This removes food and plaque, and it prevents the development of permanent stains on your denture or partial. Use a brush that is specifically designed for cleaning dentures. Gently brush all surfaces, being careful not to damage the plastic or accidentally bend the attachments. After meals, take your dentures out and rinse them. Rinse your mouth thoroughly before putting your dentures back in.
  4. Clean your denture or partial only with an approved cleaner. These can be found at almost any pharmacy or grocery store. Do not use household cleansers or even toothpaste. They are too abrasive and can damage your denture or partial. Never use bleach, which will discolor the pink portion of your denture.
  5. When you are not wearing your dentures, they must be kept in a container of water or an approved cleaning solution. This prevents them from drying out, cracking, or losing their shape. Dentures should never be placed in hot water, as this may cause them to warp and not fit properly.
  6. Be mindful of where you place your dentures. Many dentures and partials have been destroyed by man’s best friend. Yes, dogs love the smell and taste of dentures and partials! They will readily make them into a chew toy. This is not good for the dog and it is a very costly mistake.

Will my dentures need to be replaced?

Over time, dentures will need to be relined, rebased, or remade. This is due to normal wear and tear. Also, as we age, our jawbones lose some of their size. This may cause your denture or partial to fit improperly and feel loose. Sometimes, a reline or rebase can be done instead of making a new denture. During a reline or rebase, the dentist remakes the base (the pink part that sits on your gums) so that it fits better. In general, dentures and partials may be used for five to ten years before they need to be completely replaced.

How should I care for my mouth and gums if I have dentures?

Even with full dentures, it is important to brush your gums, tongue, and palate with a soft-bristled brush every morning before you put your denture or partial in. This removes plaque and stimulates circulation in the mouth. Be sure to remove your partial before brushing your teeth. Pay special attention to cleaning the teeth that hold the partial’s metal clasps. Plaque that becomes trapped under the clasps of partials will increase the risk decay in those teeth. Clean and massage your gums regularly. Rinsing your mouth daily with lukewarm salt water will help keep your mouth clean and your gums healthy. Be sure to eat a balanced diet so that you are getting proper nutrition.

How often should I see the dentist if I have dentures?

If you have dentures, you need to visit your dentist every six months. Regular dental visits are important so that your dentist can inspect your dentures and mouth. A dentist will make sure that the dentures are in good working order and fit properly. The dentist will also look for signs of oral disease, such as bacterial infections, fungal infections, or cancer. It is very important to have a bi-yearly checkup, even if you do not have any teeth.

Ask us Anything…

Have a question or want to learn more? Give us a call or send us an email, we’d love to get the conversation started.

We’re Different!

Friendly Doctors

Family & Kid Friendly

Financing Available

Comfortable Office

Convenient Location

Short Notice Appointments

Digital X-Rays

Little To No Wait Time

Accepting New Patients

Our Promise to You

We promise to always put YOU first!

  • We promise to show you what we see with imaging, educate you on your options, and empower you to make the best decisions for yourself
  • We promise to not push unnecessary treatments on you
  • We promise to respect your time and do everything we can to see you within a few minutes of your appointment
  • We promise to be transparent about pricing and insurance coverage
  • We promise to constantly invest time and money into continuing education and equipment to ensure the highest quality of care
  • We promise to always be respectful, polite, and professional
  • We promise to take our time with you on patient education and treatments, we don’t want you to feel rushed
  • We promise to do everything we can to minimize pain and make you feel comfortable
  • We promise to keep our office environment clean, friendly, and up to date with technology
  • We promise to build a world class dental team. Many of our team members have been with us for over a decade!

Ready to book an appointment?
– For the Farmersville location please call (469) 812-7100
– For the Van Alstyne location please call (903) 482-6339.

You’re the Boss

Honest, Non-Pushy Dentistry

Our job is to show you what we see in your mouth, educate you on your options, and let you make the best decision for yourself. We never push unnecessary treatments and always give you options.

Give us a Call!

The first step to better oral health is giving us a call to book an appointment.

Initial Visit

During your first visit we will take some X-Rays and give you a tour of your mouth with our intra oral cameras. Then, we’ll learn about your oral health goals and give you any applicable treatment options.

Next Visit

Once you know what is going on inside of your mouth, you make the treatment decisions that are best for you. We will never be pushy or recommend treatment that you don’t need.

Ready to book an appointment?
– For the Farmersville location please call (469) 812-7100
– For the Van Alstyne location please call (903) 482-6339.

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PATIENTS!

We’ve helped thousands of patients in our community achieve a beautiful, healthy smile! Thank you to all of our patients who have taken the time to refer us a friend or family member and write us a review.

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