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Missing one or more teeth doesn’t just affect your smile—it can impact your chewing, speech, and oral health over time. At Tamarack Hills Family Dentistry, we provide high-quality partial dentures designed to restore your smile while preserving your natural teeth.
As part of our patient-first philosophy, we use advanced materials and techniques to craft dentures that are functional, comfortable, and natural-looking.
Am I a Candidate for Partial Dentures?
You may be an ideal candidate for a partial denture if:
- You are missing one or more teeth but still have healthy natural teeth remaining.
- You’re seeking a non-surgical and cost-effective solution to restore your smile.
- You want to improve chewing and speech without committing to implants.
- You’re looking for a removable tooth replacement option.
If any of the above apply to you, schedule a consultation with our experienced dental team to explore your options.
Benefits of Partial Dentures
Choosing a partial denture is more than a cosmetic decision—it’s a step toward restoring your oral health, preserving your natural teeth, and regaining your confidence. At Tamarack Hills Family Dentistry, we customize every denture to fit your smile, lifestyle, and goals. Here’s how partial dentures can make a meaningful difference:
Restore Natural Chewing Function
Missing teeth can make it difficult to bite or chew food properly, often leading to dietary restrictions or digestive issues. Partial dentures restore your ability to eat comfortably, allowing you to enjoy a well-balanced diet and chew with confidence—whether it’s crunchy vegetables or your favorite meal.
Improve Speech Clarity
Teeth play a vital role in how you form words. Gaps caused by missing teeth can lead to slurred or unclear speech. Partial dentures help fill these gaps, allowing for clearer pronunciation and helping you feel more at ease in social or professional conversations.
Enhance Aesthetic Appearance
A gap-free smile can dramatically improve your appearance. Our custom-crafted partial dentures are designed to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth in color, shape, and proportion. This leads to a balanced, natural-looking smile that helps you feel more confident every time you laugh, speak, or take a photo.
Prevent Shifting of Natural Teeth
When one or more teeth are lost, the neighboring teeth often begin to shift into the empty spaces, leading to misalignment, bite issues, and further dental complications. A partial denture acts as a space maintainer, helping to keep your natural teeth in their proper positions and preserving your overall dental alignment.
Maintain Facial Structure
Tooth loss can lead to facial sagging over time due to the lack of support in the cheek and lip area. Partial dentures help support facial muscles and maintain a fuller, more youthful appearance by restoring the underlying structure once provided by your natural teeth.
Removable and Non-Invasive
Partial dentures offer a non-surgical, conservative option for tooth replacement. They are removable, which makes them easy to clean and maintain. This flexibility also makes them an ideal solution for patients who may not be candidates for implants or bridges due to bone loss or medical conditions.
Affordable and Accessible
Compared to dental implants or fixed bridges, partial dentures are a more cost-effective solution. They provide excellent functional and aesthetic results at a lower price point, making them accessible for a wide range of patients without compromising quality.
Partial Dentures Helps in:
Symptoms That May Indicate the Need for Partial Dentures:
- Gaps in your smile
- Difficulty chewing certain foods
- Speech difficulties
- Shifting of adjacent teeth
- Facial sagging due to bone loss
By addressing tooth loss early with a partial denture, you can protect your remaining teeth and avoid more complex dental issues in the future.
We Offer Four Types of Dentures
We offer four types of dentures in Woodbury, MN, each with a specific purpose. The last one combines the benefits of dental implants with removable dentures to provide far greater security and support.
Temporary Dentures
This solution is ideal for patients undergoing cosmetic dentistry to replace a missing tooth, e.g. if a tooth was knocked out playing sports or in an accident. Temporaries ensure you have a natural looking smile while waiting for dental implants or a dental bridge to be completed. The temporary denture is secured in place with a metal wire that works like a retainer and can be taken in and out whenever you like.
Partial Dentures
If you have a few missing teeth, partial dentures are a good solution for replacing them. This type of denture is held in place by a plastic base the same color as your gums. A metal framework is typically created in order to secure the base and prevent it from falling out. Partial dentures provide necessary support for your jaw and remaining teeth, which helps mitigate problems such as eating and sensitivity.
Complete Dentures
When all of your teeth are missing, complete dentures are a viable tooth replacement solution. Technology has improved in recent years, making dentures more comfortable and natural looking than in the past. If you decide a complete set of dentures is the right option, your gums need to heal for 8-12 weeks after any remaining teeth are extracted. Following extraction, your bones and gums will begin to shrink. Waiting up to 12 weeks, ensures that your set of complete dentures will fit securely. Another option is to get immediate dentures. Although this solution doesn’t require a waiting period, Dr. Matha will need to make adjustments later after your gums and bone change shape.
Implant-Supported Dentures
This innovative restoration option offers a better fit than traditional dentures for greater confidence when speaking, smiling, and eating. If you’re a suitable candidate, Dr. Matha drills holes into your denture to line up perfectly with the new implants, which have small ball joints on the heads. Your denture snaps firmly into place over the ball joints, holding the restoration in place to prevent it from slipping or irritating your gums.
Procedure: What to Expect
Initial Consultation & Diagnosis
Your journey begins with a comprehensive dental exam. Dr. Avi Matha will evaluate your oral health, take digital X-rays, and discuss your concerns, preferences, and smile goals. If you’re a candidate for a partial denture, we’ll explain the available types and materials in detail—ensuring you’re fully informed before making a decision.
Impressions & Design
We take precise dental impressions of your upper and lower arches to ensure your partial denture fits snugly and comfortably. We’ll also record your bite to make sure the replacement teeth align naturally with your existing teeth.
Based on your needs and budget, you’ll choose from a range of materials—acrylic, flexible resin, or a metal framework. Our dental lab will then create a custom design tailored to your mouth’s shape, structure, and tooth color, ensuring an aesthetic and functional match.
Try-In & Adjustments
Before your final denture is crafted, you may receive a wax model or temporary trial version. This allows us to check the look, fit, and bite before finalizing. We make any necessary adjustments to ensure comfort and visual harmony.
Final Placement
Once your partial denture is ready, we’ll fit it into place and ensure it’s secure, functional, and natural-looking. Dr. Matha will check for pressure points, make minor adjustments, and provide guidance on insertion and removal..
Aftercare Instructions and Follow-Up
We don’t just hand you a denture and send you on your way. You’ll receive detailed care instructions, tips on cleaning, and what to expect as you adjust to your new appliance. We also schedule follow-up visits to fine-tune the fit as needed and answer any lingering questions.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Avi Matha – Expertise Rooted in Advanced Care
At Tamarack Hills Family Dentistry, your care is led by Dr. Avi Matha, a skilled and compassionate clinician with a strong commitment to advancing dental excellence. Known for his precision and patient-first approach, Dr. Matha believes in delivering treatments that are not only effective but also comfortable and affordable.
He has completed advanced training at the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies and pursued postgraduate education in Esthetic and Contemporary Dentistry at the University of Minnesota. His expertise extends to implantology and bone grafting surgeries, and he holds Fellowship and Mastership status with the International Dental Implant Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Matha is also a proud member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the Practice-Based Research Network, ICOI, IDIA, AACD, and the 3M Focus Panel Group. These affiliations reflect his dedication to staying at the forefront of dental advancements and delivering the highest quality care to the Woodbury community.
Whether you’re here for partial dentures, implants, or cosmetic work, you’re in expert hands with Dr. Matha.
Cost & Financing of Partial Dentures
At Tamarack Hills Family Dentistry, we understand that restoring your smile is a meaningful investment, and we’re committed to making it as accessible and affordable as possible.
How Much Do Partial Dentures Cost?
On average, partial dentures can range from $700 to $2,500 per arch, depending on the complexity and level of customization. We will provide a detailed treatment plan and a transparent cost breakdown during your consultation—no hidden fees, no surprises.
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Say Goodbye to Gaps—Book Your Consultation Now!
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Let Tamarack Hills Family Dentistry guide you every step of the way—with compassion, precision, and care you can trust.
Call Now at: (651) 432-0975
Visit Us at: 707 Bielenberg Dr., Ste. 101, Woodbury, MN 55125
Book your consultation today and take the first step toward a more confident you.
FAQs
With good care, they can last 5–10 years. Regular check-ups are essential to monitor fit and function.
Some patients may experience a short adjustment period, but most adapt within a few days and regain normal speech.
Yes. Once you adjust to wearing it, you can eat most foods comfortably. Avoid sticky or extremely hard foods.
Use a denture brush and non-abrasive cleaner. Rinse it after meals and soak it overnight in a denture-cleaning solution.
Not if it’s properly designed and adjusted. Our team ensures your denture distributes bite forces evenly and doesn’t harm surrounding teeth.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
If you have mild to moderate dental malocclusion, schedule your consultation with Dr. Matha at Tamarack Hills Family Dentistry today. Dr. Matha understands the importance of good oral health. We offer a variety of dental services for the entire family from pediatrics to seniors using the latest in dental technology, as well as a compassionate, gentle touch.
We are located on Bielenberg Drive in Woodbury, Minnesota. Our office hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.