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859-291-8600 |
| Monday: Noon-7PM | 324 Greenup St |
| Tues thru Thurs: 8AM-5PM | Covington, KY 41011 |
Dentures
If you've lost all or most of your natural teeth, whether from periodontal disease, tooth decay or injury, dentures can replace your missing teeth and your smile. Replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. Without support from the denture, facial muscles sag, making a person look older. You’ll be able to eat and speak - things that people often take for granted until their natural teeth are lost.
There are various types of complete dentures. A conventional full denture is made and placed in the patient's mouth after the remaining teeth are removed and tissues have healed which may take several months. An immediate complete denture is inserted as soon as the remaining teeth are removed. The dentist takes measurements and makes models of the patient's jaws during a preliminary visit. With immediate dentures, the denture wearer does not have to be without teeth during the healing period.
Even if you wear full dentures, you still must take good care of your mouth. Brush your gums, tongue and palate every morning with a soft-bristled brush before you insert your dentures to stimulate circulation in your tissues and help remove plaque.
Removable partial dentures usually consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-colored plastic bases, which are connected by metal framework.
Team Applegate... turns teeth cleaning into such a pleasurable experience. As always, I am looking forward to my next visit.
Ron P.The entire staff makes me feel very relaxed and very comfortable. They always treat me like a person, not just a patient.
SandyI am thoroughly impressed with this office and Dr. Applegate. I am so happy that I found a fantastic practice that I can trust...
Lindsay C.Everything is wonderful. I like how everyone treats my kids when they come in, Jackson looks forward to getting his teeth cleaned.
Yvette G.I had a wonderful first experience at this office. I'm scheduled for my second visit ( 2 fillings) and I'm actually looking forward to it!
Stacy SAlways great service! I like the convenience of your location and the customer service of your staff.
Beverly N.You guys make a dental visit so enjoyable. Thanks for all the friendliness.
Beth G.
Painless Makeover
Finally, the smile you've always wanted without the pain you've never wanted! At Applegate Dentistry we use LUMINEERS porcelain veneers, proven to be the safe and painless way to create dramatic changes in your smile.
Crowns in a Single Visit
If you want a smile that's your crowning glory, you may need a crown to cover a tooth and restore it to its normal shape and size. But why go to the dentist a second time when you don't have to? Here at Applegate Dentistry we use CEREC, a tooth restoration procedure that is done in a single appointment, start to finish.
Fast Relief for Teeth Sensitivity
New at Applegate Dentistry! Introducing Vanish XT Extended Contact Varnish, the six month protective barrier that immediately relieves tooth sensitivity and provides a long-term release of fluoride, calcium and phosphate.
These are just a few of the many benefits of using the product:
Bridge the Gaps
If you're missing one or more teeth, you may notice a difference in chewing and speaking. There are options to help restore your smile. Dental Bridges help maintain the shape of your face, as well as alleviating the stress in your bite by replacing missing teeth.
Dental Implants
Crowns and conventional bridges or dentures may not be your only options when replacing missing teeth. For some people, dental implants offer a smile that looks and feels very natural. Surgically placed below the gums over a series of appointments, implants fuse to the jawbone and serve as a base for individual replacement teeth, bridges or a denture.
White Teeth Make an Impression
Your smile is important. Think about it... It's actually one of the first things you notice when you meet someone. A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful and will help you feel better about yourself. Better still, it will make a lasting impression on others.
Tooth Colored Fillings
Let's face it, very few of us have perfect teeth, free of decay and fillings. You can probably see a filling or two in your own mouth, which do just that -- "fill" a cavity, or hole, in your tooth left from the excavation of decayed tooth structure. In many cases, those fillings are made of metal material and can go bad, weaken the tooth, or get additional decay under or around it.
Dentures
If you've lost all or most of your natural teeth, whether from periodontal disease, tooth decay or injury, dentures can replace your missing teeth and your smile. Replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. Without support from the denture, facial muscles sag, making a person look older.
