Dentures in Gainesville, FL
A denture or a complete denture as it is often called, is an appliance that is inserted in the mouth, replaces natural teeth and provides support for the cheeks and lips.
Most dentures are made of acrylic and can be fabricated two different ways.
- A conventional denture is made after all teeth have been extracted and the tissues (gums) have healed.
- An immediate denture is fabricated and inserted immediately after the teeth are extracted and the tissues are allowed to heal under the denture.
- An upper denture has acrylic, usually flesh colored, that covers the palate (roof of the mouth).
- A lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe to leave room for the tongue.
Supporting Local Dental Labs
At our Gainesville, FL dental practice, Dr. Annas takes a thoughtful, detail-driven approach to prosthetic dentistry. Rather than rushing care with same-day crowns or mass-produced solutions, she partners with a highly respected local dental lab right here in town.
This collaboration allows multiple skilled professionals to review each case, ensuring exceptional precision, fit, and long-term comfort. Known by the lab team for her meticulous planning and communication, Dr. Annas believes prosthetic care deserves time, expertise, and collaboration — because great dentistry is a complete circle of care.
By working with a privately owned local lab, she proudly supports Gainesville’s local businesses and economy while delivering personalized, high-quality results for every patient.
The teeth are made of plastic, porcelain or a combination of both. Dentures can be fabricated to fit over endodontically treated teeth and a complete denture can be attached to dental implants to allow for a more secure fit of the appliance.
Dentures over a normal course of time will wear and need to be replaced or relined in order to keep the jaw alignment normal. The alignment will slowly change as the bone and gum ridges recede or shrink due to the extraction of the teeth. Regular dental examinations are still important for the denture wearer so that the oral tissues can be checked for disease or change.
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