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Dental Dentures In Killeen, TX
At Dr. SmiLee, we often find that even patients who have dentures still have questions about them. We’re here to take the mystery out of all your dental procedures, including dentures!
At Dr. SmiLee Dental & MedSpa of Killeen, Dr. Jong Hyung Lee provides custom, natural-looking dental dentures and partial dentures designed to restore your full chewing ability, clear speech, and facial aesthetics. Conveniently located at 1001 S Fort Hood St, Ste 1001 B, our multi-specialty practice delivers an integrated approach to lifelong oral health, uniting routine Family Dentistry, urgent Emergency Dentistry, Dental Implants Dentistry, and therapeutic MedSpa solutions under one roof. Whether you require full conventional dentures, removable partial dentures to fill scattered gaps, or implant-supported snap-on dentures, Dr. Lee customizes every prosthesis to fit your unique jaw contour and natural bite alignment.
Serving military families and residents throughout Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Fort Cavazos, Belton, and Temple, our clinical team prioritizes comfort, precision, and durability. Replacing missing teeth prevents remaining teeth from shifting and maintains proper facial muscle support to prevent a sunken appearance. If severe tooth pain or broken teeth require sudden extractions, our Emergency Dentistry protocols ensure prompt, gentle care prior to denture fitting. For patients seeking ultimate stability without slips or messy adhesives, Dr. Lee integrates Dental Implants Dentistry to anchor dentures securely to the jawbone, while our MedSpa Botox services help relieve jaw joint tension as your facial muscles adjust to new restorations.
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What Are Over dentures?
Dentures are custom-made, removable replacements for missing teeth. If you’ve lost some or even all of your natural teeth, it is important to replace them not only to restore your smile, but also for the benefit of your health. Dentures can help you eat and speak more comfortably, and are made to closely resemble your natural smile or even improve it! There are two main types of dentures: full and partial. We also offer implant supported dentures.
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Replace Missing Teeth With Dentures
FULL DENTURES: Full dentures, also known as complete dentures, are recommended for patients who are missing all of their natural teeth and do not have enough bone structure to support implants. Full dentures can be either conventional or immediate. Conventional dentures are made and placed after the remaining teeth are removed and all tissues have healed, which may take several months.
Immediate dentures are made in advance and are placed immediately after teeth are removed. However because the tissue and bone shrink over time and especially while healing, immediate dentures typically require more extensive refitting and adjustments while the jaw heals, and sometimes have to be remade entirely.
PARTIAL DENTURES: Partial dentures are a good option for patients who have one or more remaining healthy teeth. These appliances consist of replacement teeth attached to a gum-colored base, which is fastened to nearby natural teeth to keep them fixed in place.
They are not permanently attached, however, and can easily be removed for cleaning and while sleeping, just like full dentures.
IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURES: Implant-supported dentures are attached to dental implants which are anchored in the jawbone, unlike regular dentures which rest on the gums. These are a good option for patients who do not have remaining teeth but do have enough healthy bone structure to support implants. This type of denture has special attachments that snap onto attachments on the implants. Implant-supported dentures are usually more stable and comfortable than traditional dentures, with a high rate of patient satisfaction.
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Q: What types of dental dentures are offered at Dr. SmiLee Dental in Killeen?
Dr. Jong Hyung Lee offers full conventional dentures for complete tooth loss, removable partial dentures to replace multiple missing teeth, and implant-supported dentures anchored by titanium implants for maximum stability and comfort.
Q: What is the difference between traditional dentures and implant-supported dentures?
Traditional dentures rest directly on the gums and rely on natural suction or adhesives. Implant-supported dentures snap securely onto titanium implants placed in the jawbone by Dr. Lee, providing far greater stability, preventing jawbone loss, and eliminating slipping while eating or speaking.
Q: Does TRICARE and most PPO insurance cover dental dentures in Killeen?
Yes, TRICARE and most PPO dental insurance plans provide partial coverage for full and partial dentures as essential restorative procedures. Our office staff files claims on your behalf to minimize out-of-pocket expenses and offers CareCredit financing for remaining balances.
