Dentures are removable prosthetics that replace all or a portion of your teeth. At our office, we make both complete dentures (for when all teeth are missing) and partial dentures (for when some teeth are missing). Dentures rely on contact with the gum tissues beneath them for support and retention. If you currently have teeth, and are thinking about getting dentures, there are normally two routes to go. The first, conventional dentures, are made after the teeth have been removed and are placed after 8 to 12 weeks of healing time. The second, immediate dentures, are made before the teeth come out, and can be placed as soon as the teeth are removed. Immediate dentures require a relining of the inner surface after the healing period, as the tissues change shape while they heal. Not all dentures are made the same way. We use only the highest quality denture teeth, and never cut corners to provide patients with removable prosthetics that they can feel confident while wearing.