Dentures or Partial Dentures

Can Dental Implants be Used With Dentures? In general, our office tries to save teeth.  However, sometimes the teeth are already gone or having a denture made is really the best decision.  Your denture(s) should be comfortable and natural looking.  If not, Dr. Gillis and her team can help!  We have completed many dentures with the added support of small […]

Frank (patient name changed for privacy) didn’t like several things about his partial dentures. They looked “old” The clasps that held the partial in place were unnatural and ugly The partials didn’t stay in well They made his gums sore, and Food always collected below them Precision partial dentures were offered as an option to help solve all of these […]

Dentures Can Look Awesome AND Natural! Not only that, but dentures can feel comfortable and function well.  That is if they are done well by a good dentist who uses the help of a great dental lab!  We love the transformation in a patient’s outward appearance, and attitude that can happen with an aesthetic and well made set of dentures! […]

Missing teeth can often be replaced with a removable partial denture.  Often the cause of missing teeth is periodontal disease.  Patients with periodontal disease have lost supporting bone around the teeth and the teeth are often slightly loose.  If this is the case, or is many teeth are missing, patients may find it difficult to wear the partial denture that […]

If you have several missing teeth, then you know the consequences are more than cosmetic. Yes, of course, there is the fact that when you smile or speak other people see that you’ve lost teeth. Beyond this, however, missing teeth can affect your ability to speak, which may impact your confidence socially and professionally. And having even one missing tooth—to […]

I would love to! A full or partial denture is a removable appliance with artificial teeth to replace missing natural teeth and gum tissue. A full denture replaces all the teeth in one arch while a partial denture replaces just the missing teeth present in a dental arch and may often use the remaining teeth to help support and maintain […]

Partial Dentures – Why Would I Want One? A full or partial denture is a removable appliance with artificial teeth to replace missing natural teeth and gum tissue. A full denture replaces all the teeth in one arch while a partial denture replaces just the missing teeth present in a dental arch and may often use the remaining teeth to help […]

Dr. Gillis has volunteered with Dental Lifeline Network-Colorado since 1989.  She volunteers her services through a program called Donated Dental Services. Through this program, Dr. Gillis and her team provide comprehensive treatment to those that lack adequate income to pay for dental care. These patients are either permanently disabled, medically at-risk or 65 years or older. One such patient, Jeane, came to […]

Okay the photos may have been separated by a mere two minutes, but it did take several appointments and an exceptional dental laboratory to create this gorgeous smile makeover for Dr. Julie Gillis’ patient shown here. What we consider beautiful in terms of smiles, smile makeovers , and cosmetic dentistry, follows some basic guidelines across all cultures. The old denture […]