Frequently Asked Questions

Dentures

Date Posted: 1/1/2002

Question What is the difference between a denture and a crown or bridge?

Answer Removable dentures are those dentures (plates) the wearer can remove and replace at will. These types of dentures can replace one tooth, all your natural teeth, or any number of missing teeth in between. A crown or a bridge is fixed or cemented in place and cannot be removed.

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What are Dentures?
What is the difference between a denture and a crown or bridge?
What steps are involved in getting a denture?
How are dentures made?
How long will I have to go without any teeth?
How often should I have my denture checked?
Why does my denture need to be relined?
How long after fitting can I keep going back to have my new dentures adjusted free of charge?