The Denture Center

Losing teeth is a natural part of aging, and although most of us find it to be an unfortunate fact of life, there’s no reason to lose hope as well. In fact, there’s every reason to celebrate the teeth you still have, especially those in your lower jaw. Now is the time to up your game when it comes to taking care of them.

Should you still attend regular cleanings for just a few remaining teeth? Absolutely! Are brushing and flossing still important? You bet! Read on to learn more about the importance of maintaining the care of your remaining teeth and how they enhance one’s quality of life.

How Partial Dentures Work

When you wear a complete or full upper denture, its retention depends on suction to your palate. Consequently, if you maintain and take care of remaining teeth on your upper arch, less of your palate needs to be covered since the remaining teeth provide an existing anchor. Even more importantly, we have no palate on our lower arch, so we depend on the integrity of our remaining teeth for the stability of a partial lower denture. That’s why it’s essential to keep those remaining teeth in tip-top shape.

Why Remaining Teeth Are Important

For the most comfortable and functional fit, lower partial dentures require attachment to strong, stable, and healthy teeth. The more remaining teeth, the better, so it’s crucial to attend cleanings and checkups at your New York City dentist to ensure the longevity of the few teeth you have left. Partial dentures are customized to fit your mouth and meet your unique needs, whether you’ve still got most of your teeth or just a few.

How Healthy Remaining Teeth Enhance Oral Health

It doesn’t matter if you have a full set of teeth or just a couple, caring for your teeth is caring for your gums. When you fail to care for your teeth, gum disease and inflammation can result. Our mouths are always changing, so making sure to visit your NYC dentist regularly will help to keep problems at bay and catch issues, like gum disease, early before they spiral out of control. Furthermore, it is advisable to have an annual oral cancer screening, preferably an advanced oral cancer screening that detects irregular cells before they can advance to actual cancer cells. Herald Square Dental and the Denture Center in Manhattan offers advanced Velscope screenings which take less than 10 minutes during a regular oral exam or a hygiene visit.

How to Keep Remaining Teeth Healthy

Brushing each tooth removes bacteria called plaque that tends to build up and cause cavities. Flossing prevents decay, so take care to floss your teeth every day. The hygienist removes tarter and plaque below the gum line and between teeth and may use medication when needed to prevent progression of gum disease. This is important now more than ever. As your teeth age, they require extra care. This goes for your gums too. And severe gum disease can lead to tooth loss. Brushing twice and flossing once daily and visiting your dentist and hygienist regularly are the best ways to keep your remaining teeth healthy.

Still have questions?

There’s no question about the value in protecting those last teeth. But if you’ve already lost all of your teeth, the optimal solution is implant supported dentures, especially for the lower arch. Although traditional dentures are a fine option for the upper arch, implants provide even more benefits, including leaving your palate uncovered and helping to maintain your jaw health.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Sharon Lee to our family here at Herald Square Dental and The Denture Center. We look forward to having Dr. Lee join us in providing your dental care.

Meet Dr. Lee

Dr. Lee shares her thoughts on empowering patients to achieve their dental health goals:

“My dental philosophy is providing compassionate care with an emphasis on patient education to provide a comfortable space for patients to start understanding their own dental health. I enjoy seeing and being a part of patients’ journeys as they ultimately gain agency and confidence in achieving and maintaining their smiles.”

Get to know our new doctor at Dr. Lee’s biography page.

A good set of teeth is a vital component of daily life, so a good set of dentures is a worthwhile investment if you are missing any teeth. At The Denture Center in New York City, we believe that no person should be walking around without a full compliment of teeth. In fact, we offer exceptional teeth replacement options that will fit your dental care budget, no matter the size. Providing you with the best smile possible at an affordable price is what we do best.

Which Are The Best Dentures?

The best dentures for you depend on your specific needs and preferences. In our state of-the-art Manhattan dental practice, all dentures are custom made in our in-house dental laboratory. If you need complete or partial dentures, flexi dentures, premium dentures, extractions and immediate dentures, replacement of your old dentures or implant-supported dentures, you can expect immediate and amazing results. You may even have a same day denture fabricated or a broken denture or loose denture professionally relined or repaired While-U-Wait.

What’s The Most Natural-Looking Denture?

There are several options for denture creation, but our Manhattan denture dentists use the golden standard in denture materials to ensure the outcomes are superior in quality and appearance. We simulate gum tissue and natural shading of teeth. Our patients tell us that their friends and family can’t even tell they’re wearing dentures.

What Type Of Dentist Is Best For Dentures?

Our experienced and renown dentists at the Denture Center, New York’s premier place for Quality Same Day teeth, Drs Pasch, Yam and Shirzadnia, are among the most proven and trusted dental professionals in New York. They are well known for their warmth and caring in addition to the precision work that is their hallmark.

How Much Does It Cost To Get Dentures?

The key to getting quality dentures is individualized treatment that we tailor to your needs. So, coming in for your free consultation to get a quote and a personalized solution is strongly encouraged. Your free consultation in person for the fair and accurate cost including senior citizen and other discounts is always best.

Why The Denture Center?

Quality, Convenience and Affordability.

New Yorkers have relied upon us for preventative care and all aspects of general and cosmetic dental care as well as quality dentures for more than 45 years. In addition, we are leaders in implant dentistry! If you are missing one or more teeth, Herald Square Dental and the Denture Center’s mission is to provide you with treatment options to restore your healthy smile. Our proven prosthodontic techniques and personal attention mean that you can enjoy comfortable chewing again sooner, receive the best dentures possible with follow-up care and check-in calls included.

We welcome most insurance plans, and offer senior citizen and other special discounts as well as low monthly payment plans via Care Credit.

Your new comfortable, confident smile is right around the corner from New York’s Penn Station and we look forward to meeting you soon!

Same-Day Teeth

Herald Square Dental & The Denture Center is New York‘s place for Quality Same Day Dentures, Repairs, and Relines for more than 40 years.

Since we opened our doors in 1977, we believe no one should be walking around without teeth and we offer several replacement options including dental bridges, dental implants, and dentures.

We understand that life gets busy; Work, family, friends, hobbies, and the unexpected all occupy our time, providing very little extra room for scheduling multiple appointments and waiting to replace your missing teeth.

That is why we have always invested in technology to provide more convenient patient experiences, including in our state-of-the art denture laboratory in our Manhattan office.

Our In-House Dental/Denture Laboratory Has Always Been Our Premiere Feature

We provide expert quality, precision dentistry and have always provided quality denture care with faster service for our patients by incorporating the ability to fabricate your new teeth right here in our office thereby avoiding the unnecessary waiting typically required elsewhere.

Your immediate denture or new denture can be completed in real-time, giving you the ability to have a wax try-in to see how they will look in advance of their completion so that we may alter anything to your satisfaction beforehand. We can reduce what typically takes 3-6 weeks into a single day of work.

Visit our office today and experience the affordable and time-saving benefits of dentures While-U-Wait, whether you need us to fabricate a new denture, do extractions and fabricate an immediate denture, repair, or reline your dentures for increased comfort.

Same Day Dentures FAQs

Can I Get My Teeth Pulled and Dentures in the Same Day?

Extractions and Dentures Same Day

At Herald Square Dental and the Denture Center, we go out of our way to ensure you don’t leave our office with missing teeth. So yes, you may have your teeth pulled and dentures fabricated and inserted the same day. You’ll arrive at our Manhattan office around 9am at which time we will begin gathering impressions and if unavoidable, perform extractions( oral surgery), first. Our renown cosmetic dentists in conjunction with our expert lab technicians will immediately set to work, creating your dentures, and we can insert them in the afternoon during that same appointment.

Is It Possible to Get Dentures in One Day?

Yes, we call Dentures in One Day “Dentures While-U-Wait” or “Same Day Dentures” at our New York Dental office. Our same-day denture patients begin the try-in process as soon as a few hours after having arrived in our office.

Can You Get Immediate Dentures?

Yes! Our expert cosmetic dentists make it a priority to offer the latest in dental technology to the NYC community, and we believe immediate dentures are often the best solution to a full arch of missing teeth or for partial dentures in many cases. Come in for an appointment for immediate dentures, and at the end of the day, we send you home with a set of beautiful teeth. Even premium dentures with porcelain teeth may be done the same day.

How Quickly May I Get New Dentures?

Our on-premises denture laboratory has made the turnaround time for a new set of dentures quick without compromising quality or cosmetics. Simply put, you can receive new teeth in one day. Drs. Pasch, Yam, and Shirzadnia and our expert technicians collaborate to create comfortable, natural-looking dentures within hours of your arrival in our office.

Is It Best to Get Immediate Dentures or Wait?

Latest research shows that immediate dentures aid in the healing process, so getting them as soon as your teeth are extracted is ideal. Immediate dentures protect your gums as they heal, and they minimize bleeding. After an extraction, your gums are at risk of developing a dry socket if the blood clot over the wound is accidently dislodged, but immediate dentures help prevent this condition by holding the clot in place.

Visit Our Office For The Denture Experience That Eliminates The Long And Uncomfortable Waiting Between Fittings!

The Herald Square Dental & The Denture Center Advantage

Missing teeth can be the source of your insecurities.

The collapsed bite caused by missing teeth can result in a squat and wrinkled face, greatly affecting your appearance.

With dentures, you can rediscover the confidence to smile.

We let our work speak for itself and we invite you to review the following dentures that left our patients smiling.

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When Ill-Fitting Dentures Lead to Oral Issues

Ill-fitting dentures can lead to other problems, including:

• tissue overgrowth
• ulcers
• fungal infections
• good old-fashioned irritation

Much of this occurs when food gets trapped and lead to plaque buildup.

All of this can cause obvious discomfort.

The Natural Wear and Tear of Dentures

In addition to natural changes in our mouths and the resulting issues of physical irritation, the appliances themselves can break down.

Everyday wear and tear along with the pressure that comes from chewing can lead to denture cracks and fractures.

When Eating with Dentures is Uncomfortable

If you have a tendency to remove your dentures in order to eat because they rub and cause soreness, there is something wrong.

They may just need a simple adjustment or they may need to be relined.

When this happens, give us a call immediately to schedule an exam so we may address the sore spots or prevent continued rocking of your appliance promptly. Once you leave with the relined or adjusted denture, it may take 24 hours to feel comfortable now that the rubbing and rocking have been remedied.

When Improper Care Damages Dentures

Additionally, The way in which you clean and care for your dentures can shorten their lifespan. Using hot water tends to warp the acrylic, and a hard-bristled toothbrush can damage the appliance.

Ready for your dentures to fit comfortably?

The best way to extend the life of your dentures is regular checkups, assessments, and adjustments at our New York City office.

If your denture is loose, rocks back and forth, and isn’t well seated, then it’s prone to breakage.

If you suffer with loose dentures come for an evaluation to see whether our laboratory reline While-U-Wait can quickly and comfortably remedy the situation.

Don’t wait to get help. Make an appointment with us today.

Even the best dentures break. And when this happens, whether it’s during a date or a Zoom meeting, getting them repaired suddenly becomes top priority. Not only are your speech and eating habits affected when dentures are damaged, but your appearance and self-confidence suffers as well. The sooner they can be fixed, the sooner you can carry on with your everyday life. The good news is that we can repair your dentures if they’re broken and reline them if they’re loose in our Manhattan office While-U-Wait.

Dentures Can Break

It’s not uncommon for dentures, like most things, to get dropped, stepped on, chewed by pets, and damaged by hard foods. Damage can happen during a meal or when you’ve accidentally left them out rather than storing them in a safe place, so dentures are not exempt from accidents. In fact, under certain circumstances, dentures can snap completely in half, chip, and even lose teeth. What’s most important to remember when this happens is to refrain from trying to fix them yourself. Attempting to do so can lead to more serious damage that would require completely new dentures rather than a repair or reline. The best thing you can do when your dentures break is contact us, and we’ll get you in as soon as possible for a same day denture repair While-U-Wait.

Convenience of an In-House Laboratory

How is it possible that we are able to repair your dentures in a matter of hours While-U-Wait? It’s our in-house laboratory that makes this convenient option a game changer. Unlike your average dental practice, our New York office fabricates, repairs, and relines dentures on site. That means repairs with us are affordable, timely, long-lasting, and quality.

One-Stop Solution

The benefits of an in-house lab range from dentist/technician collaboration to accessible skills and tools that we have on hand, all resulting in superior work and timely repairs that can happen all in one place: our NYC office. This allows you to return to normal life as quickly as possible.

Wait While We Make

Because we insist on providing only the highest quality prosthetics for our patients, we don’t perform chairside relines as many neighborhood dental practices do. Whereas a neighborhood dentist would need to take your denture and send it to a lab, we work our magic using a combination of highly trained and experienced lab technicians and premium dental tools in our lab to deliver genuine fabrications and repairs While-U-Wait comfortably in our waiting room.

Leave the office smiling!

When it comes to caring for your dental needs and missing teeth issues, we promise you won’t leave our office without teeth. Since we have specialized equipment and materials close at hand in our on-site lab, equipped with instrumentation specific to denture repairs and relines, we guarantee the restoration of your dentures and your smile quickly and precisely While-U-Wait.

At Herald Square Dental NYC, our goal is that you not only look your best but also feel great about yourself. We have found that the best dental outcomes result when we treat the whole person with a holistic approach.

What is a holistic approach?

As your top New York dentists, we believe dental treatments and oral care are an integral part of your body and your overall health, and we recognize that the way you look and feel about your oral health can have a major influence on other aspects of your body and wellbeing. The primary aim of our care is to resolve your dental issues while working in harmony with the rest of your body. A key component in our holistic care is the way in which we take a close look at each individual patient’s medical and family history, making sure that no stone is left unturned. In that way, we are aware of potential contributing factors with regard to each person’s oral health and can then advise and propose treatment accordingly.

Why choose holistic dentistry as your dental option?

Your body is natural, and we think your dental treatments should be too. Combining the best of modern science, knowledge, education, and credentials with scientifically proven natural care for your symptoms, we want to educate you and present you with an option that will affect your entire wellness. We recognize that there are well-documented systemic links between your oral health and other systemic diseases, such as:

• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Respiratory Disease
• Cancer

Does caring for our teeth affect the rest of our wellbeing?

One of the best ways to help prevent serious health problems is to have excellent oral health. Your oral health affects your overall health.

If you allow the bacteria to remain in your mouth unchecked, it can lead to gum disease and inflammation, causing your immune system to weaken and ignore other parts of your body. And the secret to having good oral health is to practice good oral hygiene and visit our dental office regularly. Your goal should be teeth free of cavities and disease and gums that don’t bleed when you floss and brush. Use those as an indication of your overall health. Our dentists specialize in a holistic approach to oral care which means we consider your whole-body health as we care for your teeth and gums. We understand the deep connection between good oral health and its positive effect on digestion, the heart and circulatory system, and especially the immune system.

How to Keep Yourself and Your Teeth Healthy

Now more than ever, our dental health and whole-body health are directly impacting our emotional and mental health. How can we, in the midst of the seemingly endless COVID-19 pandemic, take care of our mental

health? How can we stay connected with our people? How can we foster habits that promote a healthy body? Consider choosing a few of the following activities to incorporate into your daily routines.

• Online gym classes through apps, such as Orangetheory, Yoga-Go
• Exercise apps and equipment, such as Peloton, Nordic Track, Mirror
• Healthy eating plans through apps, such as Rise, Noom, myfitnesspal
• Online group activities, such as healthy cooking groups, trivia games on Sunday evenings, online canasta groups and mahjong, and book clubs

We do look forward to becoming a part of helping you care for your entire wellbeing as we work together toward providing you with an excellent state of oral health. Call our NYC office at The Denture Center Phone Number 212-256-9978 today to schedule an appointment with The Denture Center – where we constantly implement measures to maintain the safety of our patients and team members!

As we approach the holidays here in NYC and look forward to small family gatherings around all our favorite Thanksgiving foods, don’t let your dentures get you down.

Already wondering about how you’ll navigate Friendsgiving Zoom calls where your smile will be front and center?

Problems with dentures, like breaks, cracks, and sore spots, can interfere with your merrymaking, but there’s ways to prepare, manage, and avoid these mishaps. Our New York City dental team has prepared this denture care guide to ensure the best experiences possible when it comes to celebrating the holidays with dentures.

How to Prepare

Preventing Sore Spots

If you’ve had dentures for long, you know that pesky little sore spots can pop up when your dentures aren’t in prime shape.

Get organized now and schedule an appointment with us to ensure your dentures are good to go for your Thanksgiving. If there’s ever a time to be diligent about your oral care, it’s when you’re gearing up for the holidays and the good food you’re about to consume.

Don’t let your dentures get in the way of your celebrating.

Ensuring the Proper Fit

The mere mention of Thanksgiving brings food to our minds, but as we gather around tables, talking and laughing are as much a part of the festivities as partaking in big, delicious meals. And we know what can happen when your denture fits poorly and you’re in the middle of sharing a story or your great uncle tells a joke that causes you to burst out in laughter.

If embarrassment from denture slippage doesn’t chase you out of the room, the painful friction that can result may. Don’t let this happen—book an appointment to have your dentures fitted today.

Choosing Safe Foods

Be aware of which foods are hardest on dentures.

Avoiding hard and chewy foods that put stress on your dentures will help to prevent fractures and dislodged teeth. In fact, if your dentures are old or loose, we recommend you schedule a consultation to come in and have them examined and relined before the festivities. Aging and worn-down dentures usually don’t fit or function properly, and having them repaired will lessen the chance that a problem will arise during your Thanksgiving meal.

Foods to Avoid

Regardless of the state of your dentures, it’s best to stay away from hard and sticky foods, such as the following:

• Nuts
• Hard candies
• Sticky puddings
• Dried fruit
• Turkey bones

Meal Tips

Sometimes it’s just too tempting to eat the forbidden foods. We know the feeling. If you find yourself wanting to indulge just a bit, here are a few suggestions for minimizing denture damage.

• Cut your food into smaller bites which will make chewing and breaking the food down easier.
• Chew on both sides of your mouth to spread out the pressure and chewing forces and to reduce stress on one part of the dentures.
• Eat slowly and enjoy every bite.

Dental Emergency

Accidents do happen, and when they do, we strongly urge you to call us and schedule an appointment immediately.

Most repairs can be completed in our office in less than an hour.

Attempting to fix your dentures yourself can lead to more damage which would require more than a quick appointment with us. We strongly urge you to refrain from trying to repair your dentures yourself.

Denture Cases

The secret to caring for your dentures while you’re on the road is your denture case.

Breaking and losing dentures tend to happen more often when we are traveling for the holidays or not in our regular routine at home. When damage happens, cases provide a discreet and safe way to store your denture until you can get it fixed. And when you’re traveling, storing your dentures in a case when you remove them at night will protect them and reduce the risk of losing them. And just to be safe, we recommend you carry your old dentures with you in case of an emergency.

Best wishes from all of us at Herald Square Dental & The Denture Center for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving!

Dental implants have revolutionized the way we are replacing missing teeth in our New York City office. Implant teeth consist of three parts: a titanium post, a connector, and a crown. The post is the actual implant, and it is screwed into the jawbone, below the gum line, and the crown is the visible part of the replacement tooth. Multiple crowns and full arches can be supported by two, four, or more implants.

Read on for the top 5 reasons dental implants are the preferred denture alternative by both our NYC dentists and our patients.

Top 5 Reasons Patients Choose Dental Implants in New York

#1 No Shifting or Loose-Fitting Dentures

Did you know that titanium, the metal screw used in dental implants, is biocompatible with living bone and has the unique ability to fuse with your jaw? Since dental implants have a similar solid attachment to the jawbone as the roots of natural teeth, your new implant teeth will never slip or shift like dentures do but remain secure and immovable.

#2 Longevity of Dental Implants

No other teeth replacement method provides the stability that results once an implant fuses with bone. This advantage makes dental implants the most valuable option long-term. Stable and permanent, unlike bridges and dentures, dental implants should not need to be replaced or remade over time. In fact, with proper care, they should last a lifetime.

#3 No Dietary Restrictions

Once we’ve confirmed that your new implant has fully fused with your jawbone, we’ll give you the green light to eat anything you like. Osseointegration stabilizes the implant, making it as strong and stable as your natural teeth. Fully secure, implants stay put and don’t shift like bridges and dentures tend to do, so you’re free to eat all your favorites, including chewy and hard foods.

#4 Permanent Teeth Replacement

The biggest difference between traditional teeth replacements, like dentures and bridges, and dental implants is that the latter has roots that support the artificial teeth, not just the visible structures. The root is the titanium screw-like component of an implant, and its biocompatibility with bone allows for the implant to be locked in place permanently. Once the implant is stabilized, the process is complete, and your tooth replacement is permanent. Simply put, full arch dental implants are permanent dentures.

#5 Dental Implants Act Like Natural Teeth

Perhaps most importantly, just as natural teeth have roots that serve as anchors, the fact that the screws of dental implants completely fuse with the bone allows implants to feel and function like your natural teeth. The resemblance is so similar that many of our patients can’t remember which of their teeth are dental implants. Indeed, dental implants are a game changer, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile and laugh with complete confidence.

BONUS SECTION: Top 6 Patient Questions and Concerns

Choosing the ideal teeth replacement is a big decision, and we want you to be fully comfortable and confident with what you choose. Check out these answers to our most frequently asked questions.

#1 During the dental implant process, how long will I be without teeth?

We can fit you with a temporary crown once we’ve placed your dental implant if you don’t want to be without teeth during the osseointegration period. Multiple options of temporary solutions while you are healing are available. We explain the possibilities in detail during your consultation prior to your treatment.

#2 How is it possible to get implants in one day?

The implant is the titanium screw that we place in your jawbone. We are able to extract a tooth, place the implant, and then put a temporary crown on the implant in one day very often. But the process isn’t truly complete until the implant has integrated into the jawbone and we place your final restoration several months later.

#3 How long does it take to get used to dental implants?

Once the osseointegration process has been completed and your implants have been fully secured and stabilized, which can take up to 6 months, we place the final crown, and your everyday activities, such as eating, speaking, and even applying lipstick, will feel completely normal and natural. Our final crowns are perfectly crafted to fit your jaw and its surrounding structures, so they should feel comfortable right away.

#4 How does the cost of dentures compare to implants?

Up front, dental implants appear to be much more costly than dentures. However, dental implants last longer than any other teeth replacement option, and they are often more successful than other dental treatments as well.

#5 I already have dentures. Is it worth it to invest in dental implants?

Absolutely. About 20% of our denture patients transition from dentures to full arch dental implants, and they have been thrilled with the results.

#6 I’m happy with my dentures. Can I just get my lower denture tightened?

No. Unfortunately, lower dentures shift. That’s just how dentures tend to function. A full lower denture has no suction. We have no palate on bottom, just a small bony ridge and you must learn to use your musculature to hold a well fitted lower denture in place. That said, you may need to have your lower denture professionally relined since the mouth is a dynamic structure and changes shape over time.