I've heard dentures are miserable. Is that true?

It doesn't have to be. Dentures take some getting used to, but Dr. Mann has made many dentures over his career and knows how to get them comfortable, adjusting the fit at our Manchester dental office until you can eat, talk and smile with confidence again.

Will people be able to tell I'm wearing dentures?

Usually not. Dr. Mann shapes your new teeth to suit your face and smile, so they look natural when you talk and laugh. If you're worried about your denture moving, he'll explain how a couple of implants can help it stay firmly in place.

I'm embarrassed that I've lost so many teeth. Will you judge me?

Never. "There's no shame. We've got to have a starting point," Dr. Mann tells patients. You've made a big, brave decision by coming in, and from that moment on, our only focus at our Manchester dental office is getting you comfortable and smiling again.

Do I need to have all my teeth removed to get dentures?

Not always. If you still have healthy teeth, a partial denture can fill in the spaces around them, and Dr. Mann will tell you honestly which teeth can be kept. When a tooth can't be saved, he removes it himself and plans your new denture from your digital scan.

Can I be sedated if I'm nervous about having teeth removed?

Yes. Dr. Mann is licensed to provide IV sedation, which leaves you deeply relaxed and remembering very little of the visit, and nitrous oxide is available if you'd simply like to take the edge off. He'll go over every option with you before the day comes.

Dentures & Partials, Manchester NH

Smiling, eating and talking with confidence again

Hearing what you've been living with

If your denture slips when you laugh, leaves sore spots after a meal, or you've heard for years that dentures are simply miserable, Dr. Mann understands why you might dread starting over — and he reassures his denture patients with the confidence of a long career: "I've made many dentures in my life and in my career. And I know that we can get them comfortable." Your visit begins with a conversation about what's bothering you most, then a look at your digital scan together on the screen, so your plan starts with you and what you want to feel again.

Making your new teeth from a digital scan

"Gone are the days where you have to put the goop in your mouth," Dr. Mann says, and for denture patients that's a real relief: we take a digital scan of your mouth, and that same scan becomes the starting point for your new denture or partial. From there, Dr. Mann shapes your new teeth so your smile looks full and natural, and while we make your new denture, he can often adjust the one you're wearing now so you're more comfortable in the meantime.

Fine-tuning the fit until it feels like yours

A new denture or partial takes a little getting used to, and Dr. Mann stays with you through that stretch, adjusting the fit at your follow-up visits until chewing, talking and smiling start to feel natural again. That patience comes from how Dr. Mann sees your care — "This is your smile. This is your worth," he tells patients — and from the promise he makes to every one of them: "we're here to the end."

What is the difference between a denture and a partial?

A full denture replaces every tooth on the top or bottom and rests on your gums, while a partial denture fills in the spaces between the healthy natural teeth you still have and clips gently to them for support. Dr. Mann will recommend the one that keeps as many of your own teeth healthy as possible and gives you the most comfortable, natural-looking smile for your mouth and your budget.

How much do dentures and partials cost in Manchester, NH?

The cost depends on whether you need a full denture or a partial, whether any teeth need to come out first, and whether you'd like implant support, so Dr. Mann gives you the plan and cost for each option before anything begins. We're out of network, but our Manchester dental office files your claims so reimbursement comes straight to you, and we offer Cherry and CareCredit financing and the Mann Plan, our in-office membership plan.

How do I care for my dentures and partials?

Take your denture or partial out each day to brush it gently and rinse it, keep it moist when it's out of your mouth, and bring it with you to your regular checkups so we can clean away any buildup and check the fit. Kara, our hygienist, is glad to show you how to keep plaque and tartar from forming, and our blog walks through the easiest ways to clean a denture at home.

Can my current denture be relined or adjusted?

Often, yes. The gums and bone under a denture slowly change over time, which is why a denture that once fit well can start to feel loose or rub in one spot, and a reline refits it to your mouth as it is today. Dr. Mann will look at your denture and your digital scan and tell you honestly whether an adjustment, a reline or a new denture will serve you best.

Can I switch to implant-supported dentures later?

Yes, and many patients do, because adding even two implants lets a loose denture snap securely into place and helps protect the bone you have left. Dr. Mann places and restores implants himself at our Manchester dental office, a short drive from Hooksett, and one patient who made the switch told him, "I eat whatever I need" — our Implant-Supported Dentures page explains that option in more detail.

Being honest about what dentures can do

Dr. Mann loves helping people smile again with dentures, and he's just as honest about their limits: a denture can make your smile look beautiful, but as he tells patients, "you just don't chew well with dentures" the way you do with natural teeth or implants, and a denture that rests only on your gums will need relining as your jaw changes. So he lays out the advantages and disadvantages of a denture, a denture held by two implants, and a full set of fixed implant teeth, then helps you choose, and if a denture is the right fit for your health and budget today, he'll make it the very best denture it can be.

Dentures & Partials in Manchester, NH