Losing teeth can be a difficult experience, but it doesn’t have to define your smile. At Tino Pai Family Dental in Onehunga, we understand that getting dentures, especially for the first time, can feel like a big step. Our compassionate team is here to guide you through the process with care, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. We provide high-quality, natural-looking dentures that will help you eat, speak, and smile with ease.

Your Questions About Dentures, Answered

Today’s dentures are more comfortable and natural-looking than ever before. We’ve compiled some common questions to help you feel more at ease about the process.

What Are Dentures?

Dentures are custom-made, removable false teeth that replace missing teeth. They are designed to fit your mouth perfectly, restoring your smile and providing support for your facial muscles. Our dentures are crafted to look just like natural teeth, so you can feel secure and confident.

The Benefits of Dentures

Dentures offer a wide range of health and emotional benefits:

  • Restores Your Appearance: Dentures can prevent facial muscles from sagging, which often happens with missing teeth. This helps you maintain a more youthful and natural facial structure.
  • Boosts Your Confidence: A full, beautiful smile can change how you feel about yourself. Dentures can help you regain the confidence you need to socialize and live your life to the fullest.
  • Improves Chewing and Speech: Missing teeth can make it challenging to eat your favorite foods or speak clearly. Dentures restore proper function, allowing you to enjoy meals and conversations without worry.
A smiling man wearing dentures, showing the natural and confident result of tooth replacement.

Denture Options Designed for You

Whether you’re missing a single tooth or an entire set, we will help you find the best solution.

A Comfortable Fit: Conventional vs. Immediate Dentures

Your comfort is our top priority. We’ll help you choose between conventional and immediate dentures. Conventional dentures are made after your gums have healed for a truly perfect, lasting fit. Immediate dentures are made in advance and placed right after your teeth are removed, so you never have to be without teeth. We’ll discuss what feels right for you.

Complete Dentures

For those who have lost all or most of their teeth, complete dentures can fully restore your smile in either the upper or lower jaw.

A full set of upper and lower dentures, showing how they replace all missing teeth and restore a complete smile.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are for patients who still have some natural teeth remaining. They fill the spaces created by one or more missing teeth and are secured in place to prevent your other teeth from shifting.

A partial denture with a metal clasp, designed to fill the space of one or more missing teeth.

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s common for new dentures to feel a bit strange at first. We will provide you with clear instructions and support during this adjustment period. You’ll be surprised at how quickly your mouth and tongue adapt, and soon you’ll be speaking and eating with confidence.

Caring for your dentures is simple. We will show you how to handle them with care, clean them daily with a special denture cleaner, and maintain good oral hygiene to keep your mouth healthy.

Yes. If your dentures feel loose, get damaged, or need a minor adjustment, please call us. Our team can often make quick repairs to ensure a comfortable and secure fit. We strongly advise against attempting to fix them yourself, as this can cause further damage.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re considering dentures, we are here to help. Our team at Tino Pai Family Dental in Onehunga will take the time to answer all of your questions and find a solution that’s right for you.

Call us today on 0800 84 66 72  to schedule a consultation and begin your journey to a more comfortable smile.