Replacement Dentures • Long Island

Time for New Dentures?

If your dentures are loose, worn, stained, cracked, uncomfortable, or simply no longer fit the way they used to, we can make a new set right here in our on-site dental lab. Same-day replacement dentures made on site — no waiting weeks for an outside lab.

On-Site Dental Lab · Same-Day Dentures · Digital Scans · Repairs & Relines

Happy Island Dental patient with her new replacement denture
Why Replace?

Signs It May Be Time for New Dentures

Dentures change over time—and so does your mouth. A denture that once fit well may eventually become loose, uncomfortable, worn or difficult to use.

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Loose or Slipping

Changes in the gums and jawbone can cause an older denture to move during eating or speaking.

02

Sore Spots or Discomfort

Pressure areas, rubbing or repeated sore spots can be a sign that the fit has changed.

03

Worn Teeth

Denture teeth can flatten and wear over time, affecting appearance, chewing and the way the bite comes together.

04

Cracks or Damage

Repeated repairs, cracks, fractures or broken teeth may make replacement more practical than continuing to repair the same denture.

05

Staining or Aging

Older dentures may become stained or simply no longer match the smile you want.

06

Your Face or Bite Has Changed

Loss of support or changes in the bite can affect comfort, chewing and facial appearance.

Island Dental Denture Design Center

Why Wait Weeks? We Make Replacement Dentures On Site.

Your denture does not have to travel back and forth to an outside laboratory. Our doctors and dental laboratory team work in the same practice, allowing us to design, fabricate, evaluate and adjust your denture directly.

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Same-Day Dentures

Replacement full dentures made on site.

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Same-Day Partials

Partial denture options fabricated through our in-house workflow.

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Repairs & Relines

Many denture repairs and relines can be handled without sending the appliance away.

ADJ

Direct Adjustments

The doctor and lab technician can work together to refine fit and appearance.

Made for You

Your New Denture Should Look Like Your Smile—not Someone Else’s.

Replacement dentures give us the opportunity to improve what you did not like about your current denture while preserving the features you do like.

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Tooth Shape & Size

Choose proportions that complement your face and smile.

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Tooth Shade

Select a natural-looking shade rather than an overly white, artificial appearance.

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Gum Shade

The denture base can be customized to better complement your natural coloring.

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Smile Position

We evaluate tooth display, lip support and the overall position of the smile.

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Bite & Function

We evaluate how the upper and lower dentures meet when you chew and speak.

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Fit & Comfort

Your new denture is designed around your current anatomy—not the shape your mouth had years ago.

Digital Workflow

Modern Denture Design Without the Old-Fashioned Experience

Where appropriate, digital scanning allows us to capture detailed information about your mouth and existing denture without relying entirely on traditional impression materials.

Your existing denture can also provide valuable information about tooth position, bite, lip support and the features you want to keep or change.

Schedule an Evaluation
Dentist reviewing a 3D digital denture design
Repair or Replace?

Sometimes a Repair Is Enough. Sometimes It’s Time for a New Denture.

Your dentist will evaluate the appliance and your mouth before recommending repair, reline or replacement.

SituationRepair / Reline May HelpReplacement May Be Better
Minor crack or single broken toothOftenIf damage is recurring
Denture feels looseA reline may improve fitIf teeth/bite are also worn
Repeated fracturesTemporary solutionOften worth discussing
Worn-down denture teethLimited benefitOften
Unhappy with appearanceUsually limitedAllows full redesign
Very old denture with multiple issuesMay not solve everythingOften more predictable
How It Works

Your Replacement Denture Process

Before treatment, we review your benefits and give a written estimate of what insurance is expected to pay and your portion.

1

Evaluate

We examine your mouth, current denture, fit, bite and areas of concern.

2

Design

We discuss tooth size, shade, smile position, bite and what you want changed.

3

Make It On Site

Your replacement denture is fabricated through our on-site lab workflow.

4

Fit & Adjust

We evaluate comfort, appearance and bite and make needed adjustments.

More Stability

Still Tired of a Denture That Moves?

If your main concern is movement or stability, replacing the denture alone may not be the only option. Implant-supported snap-on dentures can provide additional retention while remaining removable for cleaning.

TD

Traditional Denture

Removable and supported by the gums.

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Snap-On Denture

Removable denture retained by dental implants for improved stability.

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Fixed Implant Teeth

Non-removable implant-supported teeth for patients seeking a fixed solution.

Real Island Dental Work

Better Dentures, Made Right Here

See the difference a well-designed replacement denture can make — real Island Dental patients and real on-site lab work.

Complete replacement dentures, finished in our on-site lab

Replacement full denture — finished result

New customized denture, designed on site

New customized denture, designed on site

Technician finishing a denture on site

Technician finishing a denture on site

Common Questions

Replacement Denture FAQs

Can I switch from regular dentures to snap-on dentures?

Many patients can be evaluated for implant-supported denture options. A consultation and imaging help determine what is appropriate for your anatomy.

Can replacement dentures be made the same day?

Same-Day Dentures Made On Site. Our on-site lab allows us to fabricate replacement dentures without sending the case to an outside laboratory. Your specific visit sequence depends on the type of denture and what records are required.

Can you copy the look of my current dentures?

In many cases your existing denture can be used as a reference for tooth position, shade, shape and bite while changes are made to improve the new design.

Can you replace just my upper or lower denture?

Yes. We can evaluate one arch while checking how it works with the opposing natural teeth or denture.

How often should dentures be replaced?

There is no single replacement schedule for everyone. Fit, tooth wear, damage, changes in the mouth and overall comfort are more important than age alone.

What if my current denture is broken?

Bring it with you. We can evaluate whether repair, reline or replacement is the better option.

Walk In, Smile Out.

Same-day replacement dentures from our on-site lab at Island Dental on Long Island.

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