Dentures Dentist in Nearby Seattle • Summit Dental Care

Complete, Partial, And Custom Dentures

Seattle, WA

Custom-fit dentures can be made to either replace a whole row of teeth – known as complete dentures – or only to replace some of the teeth – known as partial dentures. Unlike dental bridges, dentures can replace missing teeth that are in several different places in a dental arch, and dentures are a good alternative for those who do not want surgery for dental implants. Summit Dental Care, in dowtown Seattle, offers dentures to those looking to replace several teeth in their oral cavity with a snugly-fitting oral appliance.

What Are the Different Types of Dentures?

Dentures have two components: the synthetic teeth which are made from porcelain, and the plastic plate that hold the teeth in place. The plate is pink to imitate the gums, and the plate slots comfortably onto the roof of the patient’s mouth. While there are complete and partial dentures, both of these can either be made as immediate or conventional dentures. Our dentists usually take the measurements for the patient’s dentures after the tooth removal in order to make the dentures more accurate. However, immediate dentures are placed immediately after the patient's tooth removal, which means the measurements are taken prior to the tooth removal appointment.

This means a patient does not need to wear a temporary pair of dentures until their proper dentures are made, and they can immediately start getting used to their new set of teeth. Conventional dentures are ready about 2 weeks after the tooth removal, and will, at first, fit better than immediate dentures. This is because the gums will have healed from the tooth removal surgery, as opposed to immediate dentures, in which the gums are changing shape underneath.

Why Should I Get Dentures?

The application of dentures is a non-invasive restorative procedure, as no additional surgery is involved after the tooth removal. Implants have to be placed in parts, which means several surgery dates with months in between. While dental implants have their own benefits, they do not suit everyone, so some patients opt for dentures. Our custom-fit dentures fit snugly in the mouth and do not slip. They can be adjusted and tightened after they have been made to ensure their constant fit.

Dentures last 5 to 7 years, and are easily replaced. Dentures are convenient, and they can be taken out at the leisure of the user. They restore strength to the oral cavity that was lost via the damaged teeth and take pressure off the remaining natural teeth, meaning that the remaining natural teeth will wear down less quickly. The porcelain that makes up the synthetic teeth can be matched to the color of the remaining natural teeth. This means the dentures will fit seamlessly into the dental arch. Furthermore, porcelain has a natural gleam, much like normal teeth, and so is the most natural looking tooth replacement.

Summit Dental Care offers dentures to patients looking for an effective but non-invasive solution to restoring lost teeth. Our team can guarantee non-slipping, naturally feeling dentures. To book your fitting appointment for dentures in Seattle, or to discuss restorative procedures with NamThien Vu, DDS, contact our office at 206-292-9980.

Seattle Dentist
Dr. Vu and the team are like family! They treat my dental needs and make me feel right at home. When I had a dental emergency they cleared out time to make sure I was taken care of. I knocked 2 teeth out in a bike accident and you can’t even tell!! They also make a great point to support the LGBTQ+ community!

- Scotty C

Dentist In Seattle
Dr. Vu and his staff are not only professional and well organized, they are also very welcoming and personable. They make you feel instantly comfortable the moment you walk in. They are a modern practice with state of the art technology and open to all clientele. Their work is fantastic and my teeth look and feel great.

- Justin P.

Downtown Seattle Dentist
Summit Dental Care: convenient location in downtown Seattle; strong online website and patient portal (e.g., appointments, dental records); reception staff, hygienist, chairside assistants - competent and professional. Most importantly, there is Summit Dental's Dr. Vu, DDS - a very skilled dental professional who seems to genuinely care about the welfare of his patients. A recent dental crisis/emergency was handled without delay; when a tooth is "making its presence known," one doesn't want to hear, "Let me see if we have any openings..."! Dr. Vu replaced my (now retired) dentist of 20+ years - it has been a wise decision to stay with the practice.

- Mark D.

Dentist Downtown Seattle
Dr. Vu is great. He and his staff are all friendly and kind, and I’ve consistently had good experiences at his office. He’s always trying to think of ways to improve patient experience- including offering noise canceling headphones for when you get fillings so you can listen to music or a podcast to distract you from the noise of the drill. Brilliant!

- Lindsay S.

Seattle Family Dentistry
I've been a patient here for 6 years now and Dr. Vu and the team continue to exceed my expectations. They do a great job of listening to you and treat you with the utmost respect. I am so happy here that I keep paying extra for an out-of-Network dental plan. My gum health has improved tremendously and I have reclaimed my smile.

- Michael Z.

NamThien Vu, DDS • Dentist Seattle • Summit Dental Care

Cosmetic Dentist in Seattle WA offering dental implants, sedation dentistry, dentures, mouthguards, tmj treatment & invisalign. Call today! (206) 292-9980

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Complete, Partial, And Custom Dentures

Seattle, WA

What Are the Different Types of Dentures?

Why Should I Get Dentures?