Dentures in Monroe, MI
Full and partial dentures fitted, adjusted, and repaired in our Monroe office by the same team that handles the rest of your dental care. No referrals across town, no guessing what comes next.
A Practical Look at Dentures in Monroe MI
If you’re researching dentures in Monroe MI, you’re probably weighing a few things at once: how they’ll feel, how they’ll look, what your insurance covers, and whether the office you pick will still be there when something needs adjusting two years from now. Frenchtown Smiles handles dentures the same way we handle the rest of our work. Plain English, no upsell, and the same dentists seeing you each visit.
Dr. Kyle Lambert and Dr. Danevin Putrus see denture patients alongside families coming in for cleanings and kids getting their first exam. That mix matters. It means we treat dentures as one piece of long-term care, not a separate department.
Most of our denture patients live right here in Monroe, Woodland Beach, Frenchtown Township, or Detroit Beach. They want a dentist close to home who knows their history and can fit them in when a flange rubs the wrong way.
Full Dentures, Partials, and Implant-Retained Options
A full denture replaces every tooth on the upper or lower arch. It rests on the gums and uses suction (and sometimes adhesive) to stay in place. This is the route for patients who have already lost most of their teeth or who need remaining teeth removed because they can’t be saved.
A partial denture fills in the gaps when you still have healthy natural teeth. It clasps onto those teeth and replaces the missing ones with a removable appliance. Partials are usually the right call when extracting more teeth would do more harm than good.
Implant-retained dentures are a third path. Instead of relying on suction, the denture snaps onto a small number of dental implants placed in the jaw. They hold steadier, eat better, and don’t move around when you talk. Because we handle implant work in-house, you can have the whole conversation in one room without being shuffled to a specialist across the county.
What the Denture Process Actually Looks Like
First visit is a conversation and an exam. We look at what teeth you have, the shape of the ridge, the health of your gums, and whether extractions are part of the plan. If they are, we’ll walk through timing. Sometimes teeth come out and an immediate denture goes in the same day. Sometimes it makes more sense to heal first and fit the denture later. We’ll tell you which one fits your situation and why.
Next come the records. Impressions, bite registration, and a try-in where we check the look and fit before the final denture is made. This is where you get a say on tooth shade and shape. If something looks off, we adjust before it’s finalized, not after.
Delivery day is when the finished denture goes in. Expect follow-up visits in the first few weeks for small adjustments. New dentures almost always need a tweak or two as your tissue settles, and that’s normal. We build those visits into the plan instead of charging you for each one.
After that, dentures need periodic relines and occasional repairs. Bone changes shape over the years, and the denture needs to keep up. We handle relines, repairs, and replacements in the same office where the denture was made.
What's Included When You Get Dentures at Frenchtown Smiles
Your treatment includes the exam, X-rays, impressions, any try-in appointments, and the final delivery. If extractions are part of the plan, those are coordinated with our oral surgery side so you’re not bouncing between offices. Bone grafting, when it’s needed to preserve the ridge for a better fit, is also done in-house.
Post-delivery adjustments in the first few weeks are part of the process, not an add-on. You’ll get clear instructions on cleaning, soaking, and what to expect while you adapt. Sore spots happen. Call us, come in, we’ll smooth the spot, you go home. That’s the job.
If you’re considering implant-retained dentures, the implant placement, healing time, and attachment of the denture are all coordinated by the same team. Two dentists on staff means a second set of eyes when the plan involves multiple steps.
Insurance, Healthy Kids Dental, and Paying for Dentures
Most PPO plans cover a portion of dentures, often treating them as a major service with a waiting period and a percentage co-pay. We’re in-network with Delta Dental and Cigna DPPO, and we accept Healthy Kids Dental for the children in your household who need care alongside you. If your plan is something else, bring the card. We’ll check it.
Our front desk will run your benefits before you commit to anything. You’ll get a written estimate showing what insurance is expected to pay and what your portion looks like. If financing makes more sense than paying up front, we can talk through options at the same visit.
Dentures are a planned expense, not an emergency one (in most cases), which means there’s usually time to time the treatment with your benefit year. We’ll help you map that out if it saves you money.
Why Well-Fitted Dentures Are Worth the Time
A denture that fits well lets you eat the food you want, talk without thinking about it, and stop covering your mouth in photos. A denture that doesn’t fit makes every meal a project. The difference is in the time spent on records, try-ins, and adjustments. We don’t rush that part.
Dentures also protect what’s left. A partial keeps your remaining teeth from drifting into open spaces. An implant-retained denture slows the bone loss that happens after teeth are gone. These aren’t cosmetic considerations. They affect how your jaw looks and functions ten years from now.
If you’ve worn dentures for years and they’ve stopped fitting the way they used to, that’s worth a visit. Relines and replacements aren’t a sign you did something wrong. Bone changes. Dentures don’t. We can usually get you back to comfortable without starting from scratch.
Come in and Talk Through Your Options
Call Frenchtown Smiles to set up a consultation with Dr. Lambert or Dr. Putrus. We’ll look at what you have, explain what fits, and give you a straight answer on cost before you decide anything.