Dentures in Georgetown & North Austin, TX
Plan replacement teeth around the way you eat, speak, and care for your mouth, with time for fitting, adaptation, and follow-up.
Discuss the fit you need and the care it requires
A complete denture replaces the teeth in an arch, while a partial denture works alongside remaining natural teeth. The examination determines which approach is appropriate. If you already wear a denture, bring it to the consultation and describe what has changed, including fit, chewing, speech, or difficulty cleaning.
A replacement plan should account for the tissues supporting the appliance and any changes expected after extractions or other treatment. Ask what will be worn during healing and when fit will be reviewed. The first fitting begins a short adjustment period, and follow-up visits fine-tune the fit as your mouth adapts.
Compare the decisions involved in denture care
Remaining teeth and gum health
The dentist assesses the condition and role of remaining teeth before discussing their preservation or removal. A denture recommendation should explain those findings. Your dentist explains any preparatory treatment and whether a design that uses your remaining healthy teeth will serve you better.
The fitting sequence
Records, bite assessment, appearance decisions, and fitting appointments help develop the appliance. Ask which visits are anticipated and how any healing period affects timing. An existing denture, a photograph you supply, or a description of your preferences can help explain what you want the replacement to change.
Conventional and implant options
Some patients may also consider an implant-supported replacement after assessment. Compare the surgery, support, removability, cleaning, and follow-up involved. Your dentist uses digital X-rays to check your jawbone and explains how a conventional denture compares with implant-supported options for your mouth.
Daily handling and cleaning
Ask for a demonstration of removal, cleaning, storage, and care of your mouth. Follow the instructions for the appliance’s materials and design. Household adhesives, self-adjustment, or hot water can create problems; contact the practice when a repair or fit assessment is needed.
Make room for adaptation and review
Allow time to learn the appliance
New dentures can feel unfamiliar during eating and speaking. Ask which adjustments to your routine are recommended while adapting and which symptoms should be reported. If soreness lingers or the fit feels off, call us for an adjustment so your denture stays comfortable.
Discuss changes during healing
Gums and supporting tissues can change after tooth removal, affecting how a denture fits. Ask whether a reline, adjustment, or later replacement may be part of the plan. The expected sequence should distinguish the appliance used during healing from the longer-term arrangement being considered.
Keep dental examinations
Regular exams keep your gums and mouth healthy, even with no natural teeth in an arch. At home, brush your denture daily with a soft denture brush and a non-abrasive cleanser, since regular toothpaste is too abrasive, and soak it overnight to keep its shape. The dentist checks tissues, fit, and the condition of the appliance. If you retain teeth in the other arch, their care also continues. Bring the denture to appointments and report looseness, damage, or new irritation.
Denture planning in Georgetown and North Austin
Hammons Family Dental offers denture consultations at both offices, with Dr. Hammons and Dr. Jain seeing patients in Georgetown and North Austin. Confirm provider availability and the location of fitting or adjustment appointments. North Austin has Friday hours as well as Monday through Thursday availability. If your present appliance is broken or no longer comfortable, tell the team when booking so the appointment can address the specific concern.
Hammons Family Dental is privately owned and veteran-led. Meet Dr. Travis Hammons and Dr. Paras Jain before your visit.
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Plan your visit to either office
The $129 New Patient Experience is available at Hammons Family Dental. Ask how the offer applies to your first visit and discuss treatment costs separately. CareCredit, Cherry, Prosper, and an in-house dental plan are available; review our financial options with the team.
Hammons Family Dental — Georgetown
1502 Blue Ridge Dr., Suite 101Georgetown, TX 78626(512) 713-1101
Mon–Thu 7:00am–6:00pm · Closed Friday–Sunday
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10740 Research Blvd., Suite 125Austin, TX 78759(512) 795-9960
Mon–Thu 7:00am–6:00pm · Fri 8:00am–5:00pm · Closed Saturday–Sunday
Schedule nowDentures questions in Georgetown & North Austin
Do I need a full denture or a partial denture?
That depends on which natural teeth remain and whether they can be maintained. A complete denture replaces an arch, while a partial works alongside remaining teeth. The dentist will evaluate their condition and support, explain the options, and discuss any treatment required before the replacement is made.
Can dentures be fitted immediately after teeth are removed?
Immediate dentures can be placed the same day as extractions so you are never without teeth, with a reline a few months later as your gums heal. Healing changes can affect its fit afterward. Your dentist explains the proposed appliance, the adjustment visits that follow, and other options for your case.
What if my new denture causes a sore spot?
Call the practice, and we will assess and repair it for you. Small fitting adjustments are normal, and lingering soreness is worth a quick call. Describe where the irritation occurs and how long it has been present so the team can guide the next step.
How is an implant-supported denture different?
Implants give a denture extra support, and the design can be fixed or removable. Treatment involves assessment of bone, tissues, and health, along with a surgical and healing plan. Ask how the proposed option differs in cleaning, appointments, removability, and future maintenance.
Will I still need examinations if I have full dentures?
Yes. The dentist should review the tissues of your mouth, denture fit, and appliance condition at the recommended intervals. Report changes in comfort, chewing, or looseness between visits. Dentures can require adjustments, relining, repairs, or replacement as the appliance and supporting tissues change over time.
Discuss dentures in Georgetown & North Austin
Bring your denture questions or current appliance to a consultation and compare suitable replacement and follow-up options.
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