At Regency Dental, we understand that living with significant tooth loss can profoundly impact your confidence, your diet, and your overall quality of life.
We believe that everyone deserves a complete, highly functional smile they can feel proud of. As your trusted dental home in Omaha, NE, we offer modern, natural-looking dentures to seamlessly replace missing teeth and restore your facial structure.
- Full dentures: Designed to replace an entire upper or lower arch of teeth, resting comfortably on the gums to restore complete function and aesthetic balance.
- Partial dentures: Ideal for patients who still retain some healthy natural teeth. Partials carefully clasp onto your existing teeth, filling in the gaps like a customized puzzle piece to prevent your remaining teeth from shifting.
Determining Which Type Of Denture Fits Your Needs
We know that choosing the right restorative path is a major decision, and our promise is to treat you exactly as we would treat our own family. Dr. Ellingson, Dr. Spanel, and Dr. Nelson will never rush your consultation or pressure you into a specific treatment. Instead, we evaluate the health of your jawbone and remaining teeth, listen closely to your lifestyle goals, and present all available options. Because we firmly believe that dental insurance is simply a benefit—not a treatment plan—we empower you to make an informed choice based on what is truly best for your long-term health and comfort.
What To Expect During Denture Design & Fitting
In the past, getting dentures meant sitting through uncomfortable, gag-inducing putty impressions. We have heavily invested in advanced digital technology to completely eliminate that stress.
- Digital impressions: We use comfortable iTero intraoral scanners to capture a highly precise 3D model of your gums and remaining teeth.
- Custom fabrication: Your dentures are meticulously designed to complement your unique facial features, ensuring the size, shape, and shade of the teeth look beautifully natural.
- Anxiety-free extractions: If you need damaged teeth removed before your dentures can be placed, we offer comprehensive comfort options, including nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation, ensuring the process is completely relaxed and pain-free.
Adjusting To Eating & Speaking With Dentures
Receiving your new smile is an exciting milestone, but it does require a brief adjustment period. Because your mouth and tongue need time to adapt to the new appliance, it is completely normal for eating and speaking to feel slightly different at first. We recommend starting with a diet of soft foods cut into small, manageable pieces, and chewing slowly on both sides of your mouth to keep the denture balanced. Reading aloud to yourself is an excellent, private way to quickly retrain your tongue to clearly pronounce words with your new teeth.
Improving Denture Stability, Comfort, & Function
A common frustration with traditional removable dentures is that they can occasionally slip or click while speaking and eating. If you are looking for the ultimate in stability and confidence, we highly recommend combining your dentures with dental implants. By utilizing our in-house CBCT 3D imaging, we can precisely place a few biocompatible titanium posts into your jawbone. Your custom denture then securely snaps onto these implants. This implant-supported approach completely eliminates slipping, frees you from messy denture adhesives, and actively preserves your jawbone structure over time.
Daily Cleaning & Maintenance For Dentures
Proper daily care is essential to keep your dentures looking vibrant and your gums incredibly healthy. Establishing a simple daily routine will protect your investment for years to come:
- Brush daily: Use a soft-bristled denture brush and a non-abrasive denture cleanser to gently remove food particles and plaque. Never use standard toothpaste, as it can scratch the acrylic.
- Soak overnight: Remove your dentures every night to give your gum tissues a chance to rest and breathe. Soak them in water or a specialized denture-cleaning solution to keep them pliable and fresh.
- Handle with care: Dentures are highly durable in the mouth but can easily break if dropped. Always clean them over a folded towel or a sink filled with a few inches of water.
When Dentures Need Adjustment, Repair, Or Replacement
Over time, the natural shape of your jawbone and gum tissue will gradually change, especially if you are missing natural tooth roots. Because your dentures are made of rigid acrylic, they cannot adapt to these physical changes. If your dentures begin to feel loose, cause sore spots on your gums, or slip frequently, it is time to visit our Omaha, NE office for an adjustment. We can expertly reline the base of your denture to restore a snug, comfortable fit. We proactively check the fit and function of your appliance during your routine visits to ensure your smile remains comfortable and secure.