Wilmington Dentures

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Replace One Or More Missing Teeth

Dentures are a quick and cost-effective way to replace one or more missing teeth. At Thrive Family Dental in Wilmington, Dr. Friberg offers both partial dentures and full-arch dentures to meet the needs of every patient suffering from tooth loss. Whether you’re missing one, several, or all of your teeth, you can trust us to deliver comfortable, convenient care. Contact our office today to schedule your dentures appointment.

What Can I Expect As a First-Time Denture Wearer?

How Much Will My Dentures Cost?

Does Thrive Family Dental Perform Tooth Extractions?

This revolutionary, FDA-approved denture uses Carbon 3D printing and digital design to create a more accurate, durable and natural-looking oral prosthetic. With the most advanced technology to date, we can create a denture with a superior fit and feel to give you a final product that you'll be proud to show off.

Full arch dentures are used to restore your smile if you are missing your upper, lower, or both arches of teeth. In most cases, full dentures are only recommended for patients who have already lost most or all of their teeth due to gum disease, tooth decay, or oral trauma. This is because any remaining healthy teeth must be extracted to make room for full dentures. If you’re missing a small number of teeth, partial dentures may be the right restorative option for you. Partial dentures attach to your surrounding healthy teeth using plastic or wire, and hold a false tooth in place.

The full arch denture process typically begins with the removal of any remaining teeth to make room for your custom restoration. After any remaining teeth are extracted, you’ll wear temporary dentures until your gums heal. At your next appointment, Dr. Friberg will take impressions of your mouth and gums, and work with you to determine the shape, size, and color of your custom denture. Then, he will work with a trusted outside lab to create your restoration. When your dentures arrive at our office, you’ll come in for a fitting to make sure that they are exactly what you want. Any necessary adjustments will be made, and you’ll leave our office with a brand new smile!

Partial dentures typically require just two appointments at Thrive Family Dental. During your first visit, Dr. Friberg will take dental impressions and work with a third party lab to create your denture framework. Once your partial denture has been crafted, you’ll try it on at our office located at 8115 Market Street, Suite 204, Wilmington, NC 28411 and check it for perfect fit. Minor adjustments can be made if necessary, and once it looks and feels exactly how you want it, you’ll leave our office with a fresh, complete smile!

This depends on what kind of dentures you get. It’s easier to adjust to partial dentures than it is to adjust to full dentures, since they clip onto your healthy teeth and are less likely to shift when you eat and speak.
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However, both full and partial dentures may cause you to produce more saliva for a while after you get them. This is because your mouth has not adjusted to the dentures, and is still seeing them as “foreign objects.” This will go away after a few weeks.
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You may also sound a bit different when you talk. It will take time for you to adjust your speech after you get dentures, since they’ll be different from your natural teeth. Along with excessive salivation, this may cause you to sound “slushy” or slur your words when you speak. As you get used to your dentures, though, this issue will go away.
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Getting dentures will also require you to make some changes to how you eat. This is less true of partial dentures, since you can probably continue to eat normally if you’re just missing a few teeth.
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But if you have full dentures, you may need to avoid certain foods, and it’s best to cut your food up into small pieces before you eat it to make it easier to chew. It will take time to “re-learn” how to chew properly with full dentures.
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The main reason for this is that your dentures don’t have nerves, so it’s harder to understand how much force you should chew with, and to “feel” food in your mouth. Because of this, it’s best to start out with soft foods and work toward tougher and harder foods over time so that you can get used to how full dentures feel.

This depends on your oral health, how many teeth need to be extracted before your denture fitting (if any), whether or not you get full or partial dentures, and a variety of other factors. Every patient is different, so there’s no way to predict the cost of dentures without a consultation at Thrive Family Dental.

Yes. At Thrive Family Dental, Dr. Ben Friberg also provides tooth extractions to provide patients with all-in-one care in Wilmington and Porters Neck. If you have damaged teeth that can’t be saved and you’re interested in partial dentures, you will need to have these teeth pulled before you can have your partial dentures fitted and built.
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Or, if you opt for full-mouth dentures, you will need to have all of your remaining teeth extracted. Dr. Friberg will pull all of these teeth and provide you with a set of temporary dentures to protect your gums, ensure you heal quickly, and allow you to chew and bite while you recover and prepare for your permanent full-mouth dentures.

With advancements in dental technology, gone are the days when removable dentures were the only option for those who had lost their teeth. Implant Dentures are a modern, reliable, and superior alternative that has revolutionized dental solutions.

Implant Dentures, as the name suggests, are dentures supported by and attached to dental implants. A dental implant is a small titanium post that is surgically inserted into the jawbone, serving as an artificial root on which the denture is mounted. Unlike traditional dentures, which rest on the gums, implant dentures are firmly anchored in the mouth, providing unparalleled stability and comfort.

Implant dentures represent a significant advancement in dental solutions, offering superior comfort, functionality, and aesthetics. If you're considering implant dentures, Dr. Ben Friberg and the team at Thrive Family Dental are ready to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you get the best possible care and results.

The process of getting implant dentures involves several steps and is usually spread over a few months. It begins with a detailed dental examination by Dr. Ben Friberg at Thrive Family Dental, where he assesses the condition of your gums and jawbone. This is followed by the surgical placement of the dental implants into your jawbone.

Once the implants are in place, a period of healing is necessary for the implants to fuse with the bone, a process known as osseointegration. After the healing period, which typically lasts a few months, the custom-made dentures are then attached to the implants.

The procedure may seem lengthy, but the results are worth the wait. With Dr. Friberg's expertise and the dedicated team at Thrive Family Dental, you can rest assured that you are in safe hands throughout the process.

To learn more about the implant dentures process, schedule a consultation by calling Thrive Family Dental at (910) 240-4797 today. We serve patients from Wilmington, Porters Neck, and surrounding areas.

Implant dentures offer several benefits over traditional dentures. They provide a secure fit that ensures the dentures will not slip or move, giving you the confidence to eat, speak, and smile without hesitation.

Implant dentures also offer improved comfort as they do not cause the sore spots that are often associated with removable dentures. They feel and function like natural teeth, allowing you to enjoy all your favorite foods without worry.

Another significant advantage of implant dentures is that they help preserve the jawbone. When teeth are lost, the jawbone begins to shrink over time, altering the facial structure. However, dental implants stimulate the bone, preventing bone loss and preserving your facial structure.

Implant dentures are a long-term solution for tooth loss. With proper care and maintenance, the implants can last a lifetime. The dentures may need to be replaced or adjusted over time, but they typically last many years.

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