Full & Partial Dentures in Wicker Park Chicago

A full denture replaces an entire arch of teeth, top, bottom, or both. A partial denture fills in the gaps left by several missing teeth while working around the natural teeth you still have. Both are custom-made to match the size, shape, and color of your smile, so they look like they belong in your mouth, not like a stand-in.

As part of our restorative dentistry services, dentures give patients a removable, non-surgical way to restore a full smile after tooth loss from decay, gum disease, injury, or simply years of wear. We provide full and partial dentures for Chicago patients across Wicker Park, Bucktown, and Ukrainian Village. Many patients tell us they feel self-conscious about gaps or worn-down teeth before they come in. That's completely normal, and our goal is to help you feel like yourself again, not older or different.

Choosing where to get dentures matters as much as choosing the denture itself. Here's what patients can expect at our studio:

• Transparent pricing from the start, so you know your costs before treatment begins.
• Insurance and financing support, including plans reviewed through Insurance & Financing and financing options like Affirm and Cherry.
• A comfort-first approach, with a warm, attentive team that eases first-time denture worries.
• A modern, boutique-style office, so appointments feel more like a relaxed visit than a clinical procedure.

We know dentures can feel like a big step, especially if this is your first time wearing them or you're worried about how they'll look. Our team walks through every question at your own pace, without rushing you into a decision.

Getting dentures usually happens over a few visits, not just one appointment. First, Dr. Leslie Sanders will examine your mouth, talk through your goals, and let you know whether a full or partial denture makes sense for your situation. Next, we take detailed impressions or digital scans of your gums and remaining teeth using our iTero scanning technology. Those scans help our lab craft a denture that fits your mouth precisely, instead of a generic shape pulled off a shelf.

Once your denture is ready, you'll come in for a fitting appointment. Dr. Sanders checks comfort, bite alignment, and appearance, then makes small adjustments as needed. It's normal to need a follow-up visit or two after you start wearing your denture, since your mouth needs a little time to adjust to something new. We build that into the process from the start, so you're never left guessing what comes next.

Same-Day Denture Options

Same-day dentures involve creating your denture in fewer visits, often with the help of digital scanning to speed up the design and fitting process. Ask our team at your consultation whether a faster timeline fits your case.

Dentures aren't the only way to replace missing teeth. Depending on how many teeth you're missing, your budget, and your goals, dental implants or a dental bridge might be a better fit. Here's how full and partial dentures compare with dental implants:

If you already have dental implants and need a crown or bridge attached to them, our dental implant restoration services may be the next step instead of a denture. During your consultation, we'll walk through the honest pros and cons of each option so you can decide with confidence, not guesswork.