Custom Dentures in Salem, MA
Designed for Comfort, Fit, and Confidence
Whether you’re replacing missing teeth or struggling with dentures that no longer fit well, we’re here to help. Our experienced dentists use advanced technology and high-quality materials to create custom, natural-looking dentures designed around your mouth, comfort, and everyday needs.
When Should You Consider Dentures?
Dentures may be right for you if any of the following concerns apply. Our dentist can evaluate your smile and help you understand whether they are the right option for you.
Finding It Hard to Eat or Speak?
Well-fitting dentures can provide better stability and make eating and speaking easier.
Not Enough Bone for Dental Implants?
Dentures may be a suitable option when bone levels are too low for implants.
Current Dentures Feel Loose or Uncomfortable?
An adjustment, reline, or new set of dentures may help improve their fit.
Missing Teeth or Noticeable Gaps?
Dentures can fill those gaps and help restore your smile and everyday function.
What to Expect When Getting Dentures?
No two smiles are the same, and your dentures shouldn’t be either. We’ll take the time to understand your needs, assess your mouth, and create custom dentures designed for a comfortable fit, natural appearance, and everyday function.
Consultation and Dental Assessment
Your visit starts with a conversation about your concerns, followed by an exam of your teeth, gums, and overall oral health.
Choose the Right Denture Option
Based on your needs, we’ll explain whether full, partial, or another denture option may suit you, along with costs, insurance, and next steps.
Take Your Scan or Impressions
A 3D scan or impressions of your mouth and bite are taken, along with selecting the right tooth shape and shade.
Your Dentures Are Made and Fitted
The dental lab creates your custom dentures, which are then checked for fit, comfort, shape, and appearance.
Follow-Up and Adjustments
After you receive your dentures, we’ll check how they feel, make any needed adjustments, and guide you on proper aftercare.
Hear From Our Patients
What Types of Dentures Do We Offer?
Full or Complete Dentures
A removable option for replacing a complete upper or lower set of teeth.
- Restore your smile with teeth designed to look natural
- Eat and speak more comfortably after extensive tooth loss
- Understand what to expect if remaining teeth need to be removed first
Best Suited For
First-time denture patients, typically aged 55-80+, who may be concerned about appearance, comfort, or adapting to dentures.
Partial Dentures
A removable option for replacing several missing teeth while fitting around your remaining natural teeth
- Replace missing teeth while keeping healthy natural teeth in place
- Designed for a comfortable fit that does not feel unnecessarily bulky
- Blend more naturally with your existing teeth for added confidence
Best Suited For
Adults aged 35-70 who want to preserve their natural teeth and are concerned about how a partial will look or feel.
Implant-Supported Dentures
Dentures supported by dental implants for greater stability.
- Reduce slipping and movement while eating or speaking
- Rely less on denture adhesive for everyday security
- Enjoy greater chewing confidence with added implant support
Best Suited For
Existing denture wearers, typically aged 50–80, who are frustrated by looseness, movement, or limited chewing.
Snap-In Dentures
A removable type of implant-supported denture that attaches to dental implants for added stability.
- Feel more secure than with conventional removable dentures
- Remove them easily for cleaning and routine care
- Get added stability without giving up the convenience of a removable option
Best Suited For
Adults aged 50–80 who want more stability but still prefer a denture they can remove themselves.
Not Sure Which Option to Choose?
That’s completely normal. We’ll evaluate your mouth, explain the different denture options, and help you understand what may work best for your needs. Proudly serving Salem, Lynn, Peabody, Beverly, Marblehead, Swampscott, and nearby North Shore communities.
Benefits of Dentures
Eat More
Comfortably
Dentures can make it easier to chew a wider variety of foods and enjoy meals more comfortably.
Speak With
More Confidence
Replacing missing teeth can support clearer speech and make conversations feel more natural.
Feel Better About
Your Smile
Custom dentures are designed to restore missing teeth and create a natural-looking smile.
Support Your
Facial Appearance
Dentures help replace lost tooth structure and can provide support to the lips and cheeks.
Dentures vs. Implants:
Which Dental Solution Do You Need?
| Features | Dentures | Dental Implants |
|---|---|---|
| How they fit | Custom-made to fit your mouth and can be adjusted if needed | Anchored into the jawbone and fitted with a replacement tooth or teeth |
| How they stay in place | Rest on the gums and may move slightly during eating or speaking | Secured to implants placed in the jawbone |
| Can you remove them? | Yes, usually removable | No, usually fixed |
| What does the treatment involve? | Involves impressions or scans, try-ins, and fitting | Involves implant placement surgery followed by a healing period and final restoration |
| What’s the treatment timeline? | Generally involves a shorter treatment process | Usually takes longer because the implants need time to heal and integrate with the bone |
| Daily care | Remove, clean, and store as directed when not wearing them | Clean much like natural teeth, with additional care around the implant |
| Upfront cost | Generally a lower-cost tooth replacement option | Usually involves a higher upfront investment |
| Best suited for | May suit patients looking for a removable way to replace several or all missing teeth | May suit patients who are suitable for implant surgery and are looking for a more fixed solution |
Frequently
Asked Questions
What are dentures?
Dentures are removable dental appliances used to replace missing teeth and surrounding gum tissue. They can replace several teeth or a full upper or lower arch, helping restore chewing, speech, appearance, and everyday comfort. Dentures are custom-made to fit your mouth and may be full, partial, or supported by dental implants.
Do I still have to go for a routine check-up with a dentist if I wear dentures?
Yes. Regular dental checkups are still important even if you wear dentures. Your dentist can check your gums, mouth, remaining teeth, and denture fit and identify any changes that may affect your oral health or comfort.
How much do dentures cost in Salem, MA?
The cost of dentures in Salem, MA varies depending on the type of denture, materials used, whether extractions or other preparatory care are needed, and whether implants are involved. After your exam, Coral Dental Care can provide a treatment recommendation, estimated cost, and information about insurance and financing options.
How long do dentures last? Do they break easily?
Dentures can last for several years with proper care, but they may need adjustments, relining, or replacement as your mouth changes over time. They are made for everyday use, but can crack or break if dropped, damaged, or worn when the fit is no longer right. Regular dental visits can help identify fit or wear issues early.
How should I take care of my dentures?
Clean your dentures daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush and an appropriate cleanser, and rinse them after eating. When you’re not wearing them, keep them in water or a denture-soaking solution, and avoid hot water, which can warp them.
Are dentures uncomfortable?
New dentures may feel unusual or cause some initial soreness while you adjust. Persistent discomfort, rubbing, or sore spots can indicate that they need an adjustment, reline, or replacement.
How long does it take to get dentures?
The timeline depends on the type of denture and whether teeth need to be removed first. Conventional dentures are usually made after the gums and tissues have healed, while immediate dentures may be placed on the same day as extractions in suitable cases.
Can I get dentures the same day my teeth are removed?
In some cases, immediate dentures can be placed on the same day your remaining teeth are removed. Because your mouth changes as it heals, these dentures may need adjustments, relining, or replacement later.
How long will it take to get used to eating and speaking with dentures?
New dentures can feel unfamiliar at first, and eating or speaking may take some practice. Most patients adjust gradually, and follow-up visits can help address any fit or comfort issues along the way.
What should I do if my dentures feel loose or hurt?
Contact your dentist if your dentures feel loose, painful, or uncomfortable. Depending on the cause, an adjustment, reline, repair, or replacement may help improve the fit. Avoid trying to reshape or repair dentures yourself.
Does Coral Dental Care repair or reline dentures?
Coral Dental Care offers denture adjustments, relines, and repairs to help improve comfort, fit, and function. The right solution depends on the condition of your dentures, so the team can evaluate them and recommend the most appropriate next step.
Does dental insurance cover dentures? Do you offer financing?
Many dental insurance plans may cover part of the cost of dentures, but coverage depends on your individual plan and benefits. Coral Dental Care can help review your estimated coverage and also offers financing options to help make treatment more manageable.