Oct
If you’ve been searching for a dental office for dentures near Sioux Center, chances are you’ve found quite a few options. It can even be overwhelming trying to decide which types of dentures are right for you. Dr. Nhu Le at Sioux City Family Dentistry can go over all of your options with you.
Dr. Le offers three different types of dentures. The one you choose will depend on factors like the health of your teeth and gums and your budget.
The first thing you’ll do is visit Dr. Le so she can take a careful look at your remaining teeth, your gums, and X-ray the bone underneath.
If you’re thinking about implant-supported dentures, you have to have good bone density in your jaw. If you don’t, Dr. Le will need to do a bone graft to build up the bone.

After your initial examination, you and Dr. Le will decide which dentures you’ll get. Then impressions are taken and sent to a lab. When your new dentures are ready, you’ll come back so she can adjust the fit.
Traditional dentures sit on top of your gums. They stay in place either with natural suction or adhesive. You’ll have a longer adjustment period if you go with these.
Implant-supported dentures function nearly just like your real teeth. The implants are as stable as natural teeth are, and they hold the dentures in place.
If you go years with missing teeth, your jawbone can deteriorate, and your face can take on a sunken look. It also has a huge impact on your quality of life. Not being able to eat your favorite foods. A lack of confidence when you’re interacting with other people. Just everything is different if you don’t have all your teeth.
The most important thing you need to do is make sure you visit Dr. Le every six months for checkups. She can look at your dentures and make sure they’re still in good shape. Also, rinse them with hot water after you eat. You’ll need to soak them every night to keep them clean.
Dr. Nhu Le and her team can answer any questions you have about dentures. You can contact the office by calling (712) 639-6665. The Sioux City Family Dentistry staff will get you scheduled for a consultation at 1855 Indian Hills Dr, Sioux City, IA 51104.