Dentures & Partials
Henderson, Nevada
Missing many or all of your teeth can make everyday things like eating, speaking, and smiling feel stressful or embarrassing. Custom full and partial dentures offer a stable, long-term way to bring back your smile and help you enjoy food and conversation again. With a well-made denture, you can feel more like yourself and stop worrying about hiding your teeth.
At George Harouni, DDS, we take a careful, personalized approach to dentures and partials so they look natural, feel secure, and support your long-term oral health. In Henderson, Nevada, Dr. Harouni uses high-quality materials, precise bite records, and his 28+ years of experience to create dentures that fit comfortably, protect your jaw joints, and blend in with your facial features.
To replace several or all missing teeth, restore chewing function, support facial structure, and give you a stable, natural-looking smile you can feel confident using every day.
Crafted from durable acrylic bases and lifelike tooth materials, your denture or partial is shaded and shaped to match your gums and remaining teeth for a natural look and comfortable feel.
Typically completed over two to three visits, allowing time for impressions, bite records, try-on appointments, and careful adjustments so your new dentures feel secure and comfortable.
With daily cleaning, regular checkups, and occasional adjustments, well-cared-for dentures or partials can serve you for many years as your mouth and bite naturally change.
Dentures and partials are custom-made removable appliances that replace multiple missing teeth. Full dentures replace all the teeth in an upper or lower arch, while partial dentures fill in spaces when you still have some healthy natural teeth. Both are shaped to fit your gums closely and restore a complete, balanced smile.
There are several types of dentures, including traditional full dentures, partial dentures that clip onto the remaining teeth, and dentures that can be stabilized with dental implants for added security. During your visit, Dr. Harouni will explain your options, show you examples, and help you choose the style that best fits your goals, budget, and lifestyle.
The process of receiving dentures or partials is focused on your comfort and usually completed over a few visits.
Your First Visit (Evaluation & Planning)
Dr. Harouni begins with a conversation about your goals and daily habits, a detailed exam, and digital imaging. He checks your gums, any remaining teeth, and bite. If dentures or partials are right for you, he explains your treatment plan and timeline. Impressions and measurements are taken so the lab can start creating a custom base that fits your mouth.
Try-In Visit (Fit & Appearance)
At a follow-up visit, you will try on a wax version of your full or partial dentures. This allows Dr. Harouni to fine-tune the fit, tooth position, and appearance before the final version is made. You can see how your new smile will look and share feedback on shape and shade.
Delivery Visit (Final Placement)
Once your custom dentures are ready, you will return for delivery. Dr. Harouni checks the fit, bite, and comfort, making small adjustments so it feels secure and gentle on your gums. He will review how to place, remove, and care for your dentures at home. In many cases, a brief follow-up visit is scheduled to adjust any sore spots as you get used to your new appliance.
Dentures and partials are a reliable way to address several concerns related to extensive tooth loss:
Replace all teeth in the upper or lower arch when no natural teeth remain.
Fill in several gaps when you still have some healthy teeth, using a partial denture that clips around them.
Restore enough chewing surface to enjoy a wider range of foods and improve digestion.
Support lips and cheeks to reduce a sunken or collapsed appearance caused by missing teeth.
Help improve pronunciation and reduce lisping that can occur when many teeth are missing.
Choosing well-made dentures or partials can bring meaningful improvements to your daily life. Replacing missing teeth gives you more stable chewing surfaces, so you can enjoy a wider variety of foods and speak more clearly in social and professional settings. By filling spaces and supporting your lips and cheeks, dentures help maintain a fuller, more natural facial profile and reduce the collapsed look that can accompany tooth loss. Using modern materials and careful shade selection, Dr. Harouni designs dentures that complement your skin tone, facial shape, and remaining teeth. The goal is a smile that looks like it belongs to you, so you feel comfortable laughing and smiling again.
Many adults with several missing teeth or complete tooth loss are good candidates for dentures or partials. Ideal candidates have gums that can support a denture base and are looking for a removable, cost-conscious way to restore their smile.
If you still have some natural teeth, Dr. Harouni will evaluate their oral health to see if they can be kept and used to support a partial denture. In some cases, implant-supported options may be recommended for added stability. For others, a traditional full denture may be the best fit. During your visit, you will have time to review all options, ask questions, and choose the approach that feels right for your comfort, appearance, and budget.
Most patients return to normal daily activities right after receiving their dentures or partials. As your mouth adjusts, you may notice mild soreness in the gums or a feeling of fullness, which usually improves over a few days and can be managed with over-the-counter pain relief if needed.
During the first week or two, it helps to start with softer foods and cut food into smaller pieces. Reading aloud and practicing speaking can speed up the adjustment period. Follow-up visits allow Dr. Harouni to make small adjustments to relieve sore spots and improve comfort.
The benefits of well-fitted dentures or partials are often noticeable right away. You will have a fuller smile, better chewing ability, and more confidence in social situations.
With good home care and regular checkups, your dentures can serve you for many years. Dr. Harouni and his hygiene team will show you how to clean your dentures, care for your gums, and know when it might be time for a reline or replacement as your mouth naturally changes over time.
Restoring many or all of your teeth calls for experience, patience, and an eye for detail. Dr. George Harouni brings more than 28 years of experience, including decades serving the local community, to every denture case. As a part-time clinical instructor at the UNLV School of Dental Medicine, he teaches future dentists how to create dentures that fit well, protect the bite, and look natural.
Our Henderson practice focuses on relationships, not volume. We run on time, explain each step in clear language, and use gentle techniques and advanced anesthesia to keep you comfortable during any needed extractions or preparatory work. Our bright, open spaces and friendly team help you feel relaxed, and our 4.9-star rating, based on hundreds of Google reviews, reflects the trust patients place in us. If you are considering dentures or partials, we are here to listen, answer questions, and help you choose the option that fits your needs and budget.
With daily cleaning, regular dental visits, and occasional relines or adjustments, well-made dentures and partials often last five to ten years or more. Over time, your gums and jawbone naturally change shape, so updating the fit helps keep them comfortable and secure.
In most cases, people will simply notice your smile, not your dentures. Dr. Harouni carefully selects tooth shape, size, and shade to match your features and any remaining teeth. Modern materials allow for natural-looking translucency and gum tones, so your dentures blend in instead of standing out.
The process of getting dentures is usually comfortable. If extractions or other treatment are needed, Dr. Harouni uses advanced anesthesia techniques to keep you relaxed and pain-free. It is normal to feel some pressure or mild soreness as your mouth adjusts, but this typically improves over a short period and can be managed with simple home care and minor adjustments.
Traditional dentures and partials rest on your gums and, in the case of partials, may clip to nearby teeth. Dental implants, on the other hand, are small posts placed in the jawbone that can support individual crowns, bridges, or implant-supported dentures. Implants provide extra stability and help preserve bone, but they involve a surgical procedure and higher upfront cost. During your visit, Dr. Harouni will explain which option best fits your health, goals, and budget.
