Dentures in Woodhaven, MI

Restore Your Smile, Restore Your Confidence

We picture a world where a full, stable smile is available to everyone who needs it — regardless of how many teeth have been lost or how long they’ve been missing.

At Brownstown Dental Care, tooth replacement isn’t just a clinical procedure. It’s a life-changing one. Patients who have been living with missing teeth or failing dentures often describe the moment they can chew normally again, smile without hiding, and speak clearly as one of the most significant in their lives. We’ve seen it hundreds of times, and it never gets less meaningful.

Whether you’re a candidate for traditional dentures, partial dentures, or want to explore the stability and permanence of implant-supported options, our team is equipped to walk you through your choices honestly — and help you find the solution that fits your clinical situation, your lifestyle, and your budget.

Denture Options at Brownstown Dental Care

Tooth replacement has evolved significantly. Patients today have more options than ever, and the right choice depends on how many teeth are missing, the state of the remaining bone, your lifestyle, and your long-term goals. Here’s an honest look at what’s available:

Traditional Full Dentures

Full dentures replace an entire arch of teeth — all upper, all lower, or both. They rest on the gum tissue and are held in place through suction, friction, and optionally denture adhesive. Modern dentures are significantly more natural-looking and better-fitting than the dentures of previous generations, but they do have limitations. They can shift during eating and speaking, they don’t stimulate the jawbone the way natural tooth roots do, and many patients adapt well while others find the adjustment frustrating.

Full dentures are typically the most affordable tooth replacement option and can be fabricated relatively quickly. If you’re losing teeth and need a complete arch replacement, they remain a reliable and time-tested solution.

Partial Dentures

When some natural teeth remain, a partial denture replaces the missing ones without affecting the healthy teeth you still have. Partial dentures typically attach to adjacent natural teeth via clasps or precision attachments, providing stability during normal use. They’re removable for cleaning and sleeping. Partials are a practical, affordable solution for patients who have lost several teeth but still have a healthy remaining foundation.

Immediate Dentures

If you’re having remaining teeth extracted and need a denture on the same day, immediate dentures are fabricated in advance and placed immediately after extractions. This means you leave the office with a full smile, even during the healing period. Immediate dentures typically require adjustment as the gum tissue heals and reshapes, and may be replaced with a permanent set after full healing is complete.

Implant-Supported Dentures (Snap-In Dentures)

For patients who want the stability of a fixed solution without the cost of a full implant bridge, implant-supported dentures offer a compelling middle ground. Two to four dental implants are placed in the jawbone, and the denture snaps onto these implants using locator attachments. The result is a denture that doesn’t shift, doesn’t require adhesive, and provides dramatically better chewing function than a traditional denture.

Implant-supported dentures also preserve jawbone — because the implants stimulate the bone the same way natural tooth roots do, bone loss is significantly slowed compared to traditional dentures. Patients frequently describe the upgrade from traditional to implant-supported dentures as transformative. For more detail, visit our Implant Supported Dentures page.

Full-Arch Implant Restoration (Teeth in a Day)

For patients who want a fully permanent, fixed solution — teeth that don’t come out, function like natural teeth, and look like natural teeth — full-arch implant restoration is the gold standard. This is the primary focus of Dr. Ben Hanson’s clinical work, and Brownstown Dental Care is uniquely positioned to offer it through ESTEEM® Dental Implants, the proprietary full-arch implant system Dr. Hanson co-founded and co-owns.

ESTEEM® Dental Implants is designed specifically for patients who need complete smile restoration — full upper arch, full lower arch, or both. The result is a permanent set of teeth anchored directly into the jawbone that can last a lifetime with proper care. To learn more, visit our Full Arch Dental Implants page.

Caring for Your Dentures

Cleaning Your Dentures

Dentures should be brushed daily with a soft-bristle brush and non-abrasive denture cleanser — never regular toothpaste, which is too abrasive for denture material. They should be rinsed after eating and soaked overnight in water or a denture solution to prevent warping. Handle them carefully over a folded towel or a sink of water, as dropping dentures can chip or crack them.

Regular Dental Visits

Even if you no longer have natural teeth, regular dental visits remain important. We check the fit of your dentures, examine the gum tissue and bone beneath them, and screen for oral cancer at every appointment. Poorly fitting dentures can cause sore spots, accelerate bone loss, and affect chewing and speaking. Dentures typically need relining or replacement as the underlying bone changes shape over time.

When to Contact Us

Contact our office if your dentures become uncomfortable, loose, cracked, or if you notice persistent sore spots, difficulty chewing, or changes in how they fit. Don’t rely on adhesive to compensate for a poor fit — a refitting or reline will address the underlying problem properly.

Why Choose Brownstown Dental Care for Tooth Replacement

What sets Brownstown Dental Care apart from most dental practices in the Downriver area is the depth of restorative expertise available in-house. Most general dental practices can provide traditional dentures, but very few have a dentist with Dr. Hanson’s level of implant and full-arch training on staff.

Dr. Ben Hanson has devoted more than 1,000 hours of continuing education specifically to dental implantology. He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, a Founding Partner and faculty member of the Foundation For Surgical Excellence, and the co-founder and co-owner of ESTEEM® Dental Implants. That depth of training means patients who come in asking about dentures and learn they’d be better served by an implant-supported solution don’t need to be referred to another office — they can have their full course of treatment with the same trusted team.

Whether you need a simple partial denture or a complete full-arch implant restoration, the consultation starts the same way: an honest conversation about your situation, your goals, and your options. No pressure, no upselling. Just straightforward information so you can make the decision that’s right for you.

To explore the full range of implant and restorative options available, visit our Dental Services page or learn more about our practice.