Dentures in Philadelphia, PA

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Missing teeth affect your ability to eat, speak, and feel confident in your smile. At Center City Dental in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, we offer a full range of affordable, natural-looking denture solutions — from traditional full and partial dentures to implant-supported options — customized to restore your smile and your quality of life.

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Why Replacing Missing Teeth Matters

Tooth loss does more than change how your smile looks. Without teeth supporting the structure of your face, the jawbone begins to shrink and the surrounding facial muscles can sag — causing a prematurely aged appearance. Missing teeth also make chewing difficult, affect speech clarity, and allow remaining teeth to shift out of alignment over time.

Dentures address all of these concerns, restoring function and appearance while protecting your long-term oral health. Patients who prefer a fixed, non-removable solution may also want to explore dental implants or a dental bridge as alternatives.

Denture Options at Our Philadelphia, PA Office

Full Dentures

If you've lost all of your natural teeth due to periodontal disease, tooth decay, or injury, complete dentures replace your entire upper or lower arch — or both. Custom-crafted to fit your mouth and match your facial proportions, full dentures restore your ability to chew, speak clearly, and smile with confidence.

Removable Partial Dentures

When you still have some healthy natural teeth remaining, a partial denture fills the gaps by fitting snugly between your existing teeth. In addition to restoring your smile's appearance, partials prevent your remaining teeth from shifting toward the gap over time — protecting your bite alignment and oral health. For patients missing one or a few consecutive teeth, a dental bridge may also be worth comparing.

Implant-Supported Dentures

For patients who want the stability of implants with the coverage of a denture, implant-supported dentures snap securely onto implant posts embedded in the jawbone — eliminating the slipping, soreness, and adhesive dependence of traditional dentures. Available in both fixed and removable versions. Learn more about dental implants →

Immediate Dentures

If you need teeth removed, immediate dentures let you leave the same appointment with a full smile instead of waiting weeks with gaps. We take impressions before your tooth extractions and place your denture right after. Your gums and jawbone change shape as they heal, so we'll reline or adjust the denture over the following months to keep it comfortable. Many Philadelphia patients use immediate dentures as a step toward a permanent denture or implant-supported teeth.

Implant-Retained Dentures — A Closer Look

Implant-retained dentures feature the same gum-colored acrylic base and natural-looking artificial teeth as traditional dentures — made from porcelain, ceramic, or resin to mimic the appearance of natural enamel. The critical difference is stability.

During your procedure at our Philadelphia dental office, four to eight dental implants are surgically placed below the gumline, providing a strong, permanent foundation that doesn't rely on suction or adhesive. The result is a denture that stays firmly in place while eating and speaking, preserves jawbone health over time, and feels far more natural than a conventional removable denture.

Dentures vs. Dental Implants: Which Is Right for You?

Both options restore your smile, but they work differently. Traditional dentures rest on your gums. They're the most affordable way to replace many teeth, and they don't need surgery. Dental implants are anchored in your jawbone. They feel more stable, let you eat a wider range of foods and help keep the bone from shrinking. If you're missing only one or two teeth, a dental bridge may also be an option. At your consultation, our Philadelphia dentists will look at your bone health, budget and goals to recommend the best fit.

• Stability: Traditional dentures rest on your gums and may need adhesive. Implant-supported dentures lock onto implants.
• Surgery: Traditional dentures need none. Implant-supported dentures require implant placement.
• Chewing: Softer foods are easier with traditional dentures. Implant-supported dentures feel close to natural teeth.
• Jawbone health: Traditional dentures don't prevent bone loss. Implants help preserve your jawbone.
• Cost: Traditional dentures cost less upfront. Implant-supported dentures cost more upfront but offer long-term value.

The Denture Process at Center City Dental

Getting custom dentures at our Rittenhouse Square office takes several appointments over a few weeks:

• Consultation & exam — we evaluate your oral health, bone structure, and remaining teeth to recommend the best solution
• Impressions & measurements — highly accurate impressions are taken and sent to a dental lab for custom fabrication
• Try-in appointments — one or more fittings to evaluate shape, color, and fit before finalizing
• Final placement — your completed denture is precisely adjusted and placed for a natural, comfortable fit

Some soreness, increased saliva, and minor speech or chewing difficulty in the first few weeks is completely normal — these resolve as your muscles and tissues adapt. Proper daily cleaning, good oral hygiene, and regular dental checkups will help your dentures last as long as possible.

Adjusting to Life With New Dentures

Most patients feel comfortable with new dentures within a few weeks. At first you may notice extra saliva, mild sore spots or a change in how you say certain words. Start with soft foods cut into small pieces, chew on both sides at once and add firmer foods over time. Reading aloud helps your speech adjust faster. If a sore spot lasts more than a few days, call our office. A quick adjustment usually fixes it.

Caring for Your Dentures

Good daily care keeps your dentures looking natural and fitting well:

• Brush your dentures every day with a soft brush and non-abrasive denture cleaner. Don't use regular toothpaste.
• Soak them overnight so they don't dry out and lose their shape.
• Rinse them after meals and handle them over a folded towel or a sink full of water.
• Brush your gums, tongue and any remaining natural teeth.
• Keep up with regular dental exams so we can check the fit and screen your oral health.

Over time your jaw changes shape, so dentures may need a reline (resurfacing for a better fit) or repair. Don't try to fix a cracked or loose denture at home. Bring it to us.

Meet Your Philadelphia Dental Team

Denture and restorative care at Center City Dental is provided by our team of experienced Philadelphia dentists — Dr. Derrick Turner, Dr. Wendy Song, and Dr. Shefali Mehta — serving patients throughout Rittenhouse Square, Center City, Northern Liberties, Queen Village, Society Hill, Old City, Logan Circle, Fishtown, and Port Richmond.

Paying for Dentures in Philadelphia

Every denture treatment plan is custom to the patient, and we're committed to making the process as affordable as possible. We offer Sunbit financing so you can spread the cost of treatment into manageable payments. Every new denture patient starts with a free, no-obligation consultation and exam, so you'll know your exact treatment plan and investment before moving forward.

What Affects the Cost of Dentures?

The cost of dentures in Philadelphia depends on:

• The type of denture you choose (full, partial or implant-supported)
• The materials used
• Whether you need extractions or other treatment first
• The number of implants, if any

At your free consultation, our team will look at your oral health, talk through which denture options fit your needs and budget, and give you a clear cost breakdown up front, so there are no surprises. We'll also help you check your dental insurance benefits and walk you through the Sunbit financing application, which takes only a few minutes. To schedule your free denture consultation at our Center City office, call (215) 981-0380 or book online.