At Precision Dental & Dentures, we help patients from across northeastern Oklahoma and neighboring states restore their smiles with high-quality partial and full dentures. Under the care of Dr. Wilcox, patients often travel one to several hours for personalized treatment, trusted expertise, and life-changing results.
This video shows how removable dentures can effectively replace missing teeth – restoring a natural-looking smile while improving comfort, function, and confidence.
Dentures are custom-made dental appliances designed to replace missing teeth. For patients who have lost all or most of their natural teeth, complete dentures can be an effective solution, using the gums or dental implants for support. Most patients are candidates for either complete or partial dentures. Complete dentures replace an entire arch of teeth, while partial dentures fill in gaps where some natural teeth remain.
Tooth loss caused by decay, gum disease, injury, or aging affects far more than just appearance. It can make eating uncomfortable, speech less clear, and everyday interactions feel stressful or embarrassing. Dentures can significantly improve your ability to chew and digest food, speak clearly, and support your facial features – often restoring a more youthful, confident look.
Many patients share that choosing dentures was a turning point not only for their smile, but for their overall confidence and quality of life. Being able to enjoy meals, smile freely, and feel comfortable in social settings can make a meaningful difference every day.
Dentures are custom-made prosthetic appliances designed to replace missing teeth while looking natural and feeling secure. At Precision Dental & Dentures, we offer both partial and full dentures, carefully tailored to each patient’s needs, comfort, and lifestyle.
Complete (full) dentures are used when all teeth in the upper or lower arch are missing. These dentures are supported by the gums or, in some cases, by dental implants to improve stability and function. Partial dentures are ideal for patients who still have some healthy natural teeth, filling in the gaps while preserving what remains. Regardless of the type, each denture is thoughtfully crafted to mimic the appearance of natural teeth and gums, helping restore your bite, facial structure, and overall comfort.
Patients from Jay and surrounding communities often come to us with many questions about dentures, from what the fitting process involves to how dentures will feel, look, and function in daily life. We take the time to discuss what new dentures feel like, whether they affect speech or eating, how to care for them properly, and whether denture adhesive or dental implants may be helpful alternatives. Most importantly, we make sure you understand your options so you can move forward with confidence.
If you are missing multiple teeth or facing full tooth loss, dentures may be an excellent solution. During your consultation, we evaluate your oral health, lifestyle, and personal goals to determine whether partial or full dentures – or another option- will best support your long-term comfort and function.
It will typically take several appointments for your dentist to design and fit dentures for you. First, the team will take impressions of your gums. These impressions are sent to a lab, where a model of your mouth is made. The lab partners with your dentist to design your prosthesis, using the model as a base. As each phase of the design is completed, your dentist will meet with you to ensure a proper denture fit.
Your dentist will instruct you on how long to wear dentures and when to remove them. During the first several days after receiving your denture, you may be asked to wear it all the time, including while you sleep. Although this may be temporarily uncomfortable, it’s the quickest way to identify the areas that may need adjustment. Once your denture fits comfortably, you should remove it before going to bed. This allows gum tissues to rest and allows normal stimulation and cleansing by the tongue and saliva. The denture can be put back in the mouth in the morning.
New dentures may feel a little odd or loose for a few weeks until the muscles of the cheeks and tongue learn to keep them in place and you get comfortable inserting and removing them. It’s not unusual for minor irritation or soreness to occur and for saliva flow to increase when you first start wearing dentures, but these problems will diminish as the mouth adjusts.
Dentures are made to closely resemble natural teeth, so there should be little noticeable change in appearance. Depending on the state of your dental health prior to getting dentures, your dentures may significantly improve your smile and fill out your facial appearance.
Eating with dentures will take a little practice and may be uncomfortable for some wearers for a few weeks. Start with soft foods cut into small pieces, and chew slowly using both sides of your mouth. As you get used to your dentures, you will gradually return to a normal diet. Be cautious with hot, hard, or sticky foods, and avoid chewing gum when wearing dentures.
After getting dentures, you may have difficulty pronouncing certain words. With practice, you will become accustomed to speaking properly. Dentures may occasionally slip when you laugh, cough, or smile. Reposition the dentures by gently biting down and swallowing. If dentures “click” while you’re talking, or if any speaking problem persists, consult your dentist.
As directed by your dentist, a denture adhesive can be used with properly fitting dentures to enhance retention, stability, bite force, and a sense of security. The adhesive should not be used as a “fix” for poorly fitting dentures or when your dentists haven’t evaluated your dentures or your oral health for a prolonged period.
Yes, dental implants can be used to support cemented bridges, eliminating the need for a denture. Dental implants are more invasive than dentures, and the cost is usually greater, but implants and bridges more closely resemble the feel of real teeth. Not everyone is a candidate for implants.
Proper denture care is important for both the health of your dentures and your mouth. Improperly maintained dentures can develop bacteria, which can cause bad breath, tooth decay on remaining teeth, and other oral hygiene issues.
You can maintain a clean denture by:
With proper care, full dentures can last 5 to 10 years, while partial dentures can last up to 15 years.
If you’ve spent years hiding your smile, avoiding certain foods, or feeling frustrated with your teeth, today can be the start of something better. Precision Dental & Dentures in Jay, OK proudly welcomes patients from Delaware County, nearby Oklahoma communities, and surrounding states who are willing to travel for experienced, compassionate denture care.
