Dentures by Local Dentist

Restore Chewing, Speech, and Confidence After Tooth Loss

Tooth loss can happen for many reasons, including gum disease, tooth decay, or injury, but it does not have to limit daily life. At Metairie Dental Loft, dentures are designed to restore comfortable chewing, clearer speech, and a confident smile with a natural-looking appearance. Replacing missing teeth can also help support facial shape and reduce changes that may occur over time when teeth are no longer present.

Dentures can improve bite stability and help prevent remaining teeth from shifting. If tooth loss is connected to ongoing gum concerns, you may also want to review gum disease. If an extraction is part of your treatment plan, see oral surgery for general information and dental emergency if discomfort is urgent. For scheduling and questions, visit contact us.

Our team helps you compare denture options based on how many teeth are missing, gum health, and how you want your denture to feel day to day. Some patients need full replacement for an arch, while others only need support in specific areas.

• Complete Dentures
  Replace all teeth in the upper arch, lower arch, or both.
• Partial Dentures
  Replace several missing teeth while keeping remaining natural teeth.
• Immediate Dentures
  Placed soon after extractions so you are not without teeth during early healing.
• Flippers
  A temporary, lightweight partial used for short-term replacement.
  

Some patients want additional retention or a more stable bite, especially if lower dentures feel loose. In those cases, we may discuss advanced fit approaches or implant-based options, depending on your anatomy and goals. If you are also planning extractions, see Our Services - Oral Surgery for related information.

• Precision Dentures
  Designed with added fit details to improve comfort and stability.
• Implant Retained Dentures (Overdenture)
  A removable denture that attaches to implants for improved security.
• Implant Supported Dentures
  A more fixed-feeling option supported by implants for stronger stability and function.
  
  

To explore how these options fit into a larger plan, you can also visit our services. If you want to discuss what is appropriate for you, reach out through contact us.

Even well-made dentures can need updates over time. As gum tissue and bone naturally change, a denture that once felt secure may begin to loosen, rub, or shift during chewing and speaking. Our team can evaluate the fit and recommend the right solution to restore stability and reduce irritation.

• Soft Liners
  Soft liners add a cushioning layer inside the denture to reduce pressure on sensitive tissues.
  
• Relines
  A reline updates the inside surface of the denture to improve fit as tissues change. It can help reduce movement, sore spots, and food trapping, especially when a denture feels looser than it used to.
• Rebases
  A rebase replaces the denture base material while keeping the existing teeth portion, improving overall stability when the base is worn or no longer fitting well.
• Denture Repairs
  Repairs address issues like cracks, chips, broken teeth, or a denture that no longer seats properly. Prompt repair can reduce irritation and help you return to normal function sooner.