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Dentures
DR. IGOR OCHEV, SAN RAFAEL DENTIST

“Are dentures the best choice for me?”

We use dentures to replace your missing teeth and surrounding gum tissue. Because traditional dentures are removable, you may prefer them over fixed bridges, fixed dentures, and dental implants. You might need one for your upper arch, lower arch, or both.

Custom-made, dentures give you the look and feel of your natural teeth and gums, help you chew and speak better, and improve your facial features.

3 Reasons for Dentures

Replace some or all your missing teeth in an arch

Improve your chewing, speech, and digestion

Enhance your smile and facial tissues

DID YOU KNOW?
Dr. Igor Ochev has been voted multiple times as Best Dentist and Best Esthetic Dentist in Pacific Sun’s “Best of Marin” Readers’ Poll.

Partial Dentures

We can make partial dentures for you if still have some healthy natural teeth. They’re held in place by clasps that hook onto your teeth for stability. Not only do they fill in the spaces created by your missing teeth, but prevent your other teeth from shifting.

Full Dentures

Also called complete dentures, we make them to replace all of your missing teeth and the surrounding gum tissue. You might need a denture for one arch or both. There are two types of full dentures:

Conventional Dentures

This type of denture is made after your teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has healed, usually taking 4 to 6 weeks. During this time, you’ll go without teeth.

Immediate Dentures

This type of denture is made in advance. Because it’s placed immediately after your teeth are removed, you won’t have to go without teeth during the healing process. Once the tissues shrink and heal, Dr. Ochev will make adjustments.

A denture, whether partial or full, is very durable and will last many years, but may have to be readjusted, repaired, or replaced someday due to normal wear.

GETTING DENTURES
What to Expect

The process of getting a denture requires several appointments us, usually over several weeks — they’re custom-made for you in a dental lab, and we fine-tune the fit for you.

Your Visits

At your first visit, Dr. Ochev takes highly accurate impressions and measurements to create your custom denture. At your “try-in” visit, he examines it for the proper shape and color, and adjust the fit. At your final visit, he fine-tunes the adjustment even more to ensure a fit that feels natural and comfortable.

What to Expect After

As your muscles and gums get used to your new denture, you may experience increased saliva, some soreness, or speech and chewing difficulty —  these conditions are temporary and will subside.

Caring for Your New Denture

You’ll receive care instructions at the end of your treatment. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. Proper cleaning will extend the life of your new dentures — so will good oral hygiene at home and regular dental checkups with us.

For a very brief summary about dentures, here’s a clear and concise one from MedlinePlus.

Our Other Restorative Dental Services

Fillings

You might need one to treat a cavity, repair a cracked or broken tooth, or rebuild worn enamel.

Inlays & Onlays

You might need one to treat a larger cavity, or damage to the biting surface or the cusps.

Crowns (Caps)

You might need one for a severely damaged tooth, very large cavity, or after a root canal.

Bridges

A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by bridging the gap between the adjacent ones.

Implant Restorations

A crown, bridge, or denture that securely attaches to an implant post in the jawbone.

TMJ Treatment

Pain in your jaw and/or nearby areas like your neck or head might stem from your jaw joint(s).

Patient Savings & Financial Options

At EvoSmile, dental care is empathy care.

Your oral health profoundly affects your overall health. For this reason, we would never want you to hold off on your dental care because of cost — whether or not you carry insurance. This is why we offer the following solutions to ease your worry and your pocketbook.

New Patient Offer

Get a comprehensive dental exam including necessary X-rays, an oral cancer screening, a periodontal exam, a TMJ evaluation, and a regular cleaning.

No Insurance? Save with Us

If you don’t have insurance, you'll want to take a look at our very own savings plans. We designed them with your dental needs in mind.

Financing & Payment Options

If you’re interested in affordable financing and monthly payments, we offer options from CareCredit and Cherry.

Insurance Benefits

We’re an out-of-network dental office that accepts insured patients with PPO plans. Get answers to commonly asked questions.