Know whether denture fits.
The visit checks the mouth, symptoms, x-rays when needed, and the practical reasons this care may or may not be the right next step.
ScheduleReplacement teeth are about more than a smile. They touch food, speech, comfort, confidence, and the way a normal day feels.
Smiley can review your mouth, explain options, and talk through timing, payment choices, adjustments, and Spanish-speaking help.
The practical details patients ask about first.
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Denture planning
Denture care should explain fit, timing, extractions, repairs, cost, and follow-up before new teeth are made.
The visit checks the mouth, symptoms, x-rays when needed, and the practical reasons this care may or may not be the right next step.
ScheduleReview the estimate, private insurance, Medicaid, CHIP, payment choices, cash-pay options, and what could change the number before treatment starts.
Review costThe team should explain the diagnosis, the recommended steps, comfort, timing, follow-up, and what to do if you wait.
See stepsDenture decision
Dentures can be a big emotional decision because they are tied to food, photos, speaking, and feeling like yourself.
The visit should show what type of replacement fits your mouth and budget. That may include a full set, a partial set, extractions, repairs, relines, or adjustments.
Ask how many visits may be needed, what healing could feel like, how fit is checked, what daily cleaning looks like, and what happens if sore spots show up after delivery.
A good plan makes the first day and the follow-up feel less vague, so getting replacement teeth feels possible instead of overwhelming.
Pick a nearby Smiley Dental & Orthodontics location, ask your questions, and review the plan before you decide.
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Cost and payment
Bring insurance cards, Medicaid or CHIP information, and any offer you saw online. The visit should help you understand the estimate, payment choices, and next step before you decide.
Patient review
Dentures
“Removed my teeth no problem and my dentures are perfect staff very professional and caring”
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Dentures
“...grandma here to have a new set of partial dentures made. The front office helped us get the most out of her insurance allowance, and planned out her...”
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Dentures
“...I will recommend them to family and friends. Very pleased with service and outcome on partials. They explain everything and work with you. 5 star out of 5!”
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Dentures
“Thank you Dr Gayatri for an awsome job that she did with my partial. Thank you for the whole staff for being so friendly.”
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Cost and insurance
The money part of denture should be clear before care starts, not after you are already in the chair.
What to expect
A useful denture visit should make the order of care easy to follow before treatment starts.
Care details
Full dentures may be discussed when all teeth in an upper or lower arch are missing or need to be removed. The goal is…
Full dentures may be discussed when all teeth in an upper or lower arch are missing or need to be removed.
The goal is to replace the missing teeth with a removable appliance made to fit your mouth.
The process may include an exam, x-rays, extractions if needed, impressions, bite records, try-ins or fitting steps, delivery, and adjustments.
Some patients need time to practice speaking and chewing.
That is normal.
The first fit is not always the final feeling.
Gums can change.
Sore spots can happen.
Follow-up matters.
Patient review
Dentures
“...had told me to remove them and get dentures. Many thanks to Dr. Diaz and Miss Mayra. They treated me very well and were always very patient with...”
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“...with over 10 cavities and needed fillings and partials. I was also in a wheelchair and needed help getting in and out the chair. Staff was very helpful....”
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“Brought my mom to Smiley's for dentures. The staff and dentist were super friendly, and answered all the questions we had. The service was not a long wait...”
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Care details
Partial dentures may be discussed when some teeth are missing and some healthy teeth remain.
A partial can help fill open spaces, support chewing, and help keep the smile from feeling unfinished.
The dentist needs to check whether the remaining teeth are strong enough to support the plan.
If some teeth are loose, decayed, infected, or not stable, the plan may change.
That is why the exam matters.
A patient thanked the provider and team after partial denture care:
"Thank you Dr Gayatri for an awsome job that she did with my partial. Thank you for the whole staff for being so friendly." -- Frank Casias, 5-star Google review Read on Google
Care details
Dentures and partials live a real life.
They are used for meals, talking, smiling, and daily wear.
They can loosen.
They can rub.
They can break.
Your mouth can also change over time.
If a denture hurts, do not try to force it for weeks.
Call and ask about an adjustment.
If a partial breaks, ask whether it can be repaired or whether a new plan is safer.
If a denture is old, loose, or changing your bite, ask whether replacement should be discussed.
The goal is not only to hand you teeth.
The goal is to help you use them.
Care details
Dentures can help. They still take practice. Soft foods may be easier at first. Small bites may help. Reading out loud…
Dentures can help.
They still take practice.
Soft foods may be easier at first.
Small bites may help.
Reading out loud may help speech feel more natural.
Follow-up visits can help with sore spots and fit.
Some patients feel emotional when they can smile again without hiding.
That matters.
A patient described the relief after denture care:
"The service and staff are impeccable, I love all the beautiful ladies help. They have been more help than any others, my dentures fit and I'm so thankful. I would recommend their services to anyone, you won't be disappointed!" -- Ted Blair, 5-star Google review Read on Google
Best fit
Denture often helps patients dealing with missing teeth, loose dentures, painful fit, broken dentures, extractions, or a need to chew and smile with more confidence.
Care details
Patients often bring the same practical questions to the visit.
Bring these questions to the visit:
Care details
Smiley Dental & Orthodontics has offices across Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Waco, Texarkana, Wichita…
Smiley Dental & Orthodontics has offices across Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Waco, Texarkana, Wichita Falls, Corpus Christi, and nearby Texas communities.
Use this page to understand the visit, then choose the office that fits your drive, schedule, and follow-up.
The locations directory helps you choose the office.
Care details
Before choosing an office, ask what the visit includes.
Ask how the estimate is reviewed.
Ask whether the team explains extractions, partial dentures, full dentures, immediate dentures, adjustments, relines, repairs, and replacement timing.
Ask if they can help in Spanish.
Ask what happens if the denture hurts after delivery.
Ask how they review payment before treatment starts.
The right office should help you understand the plan before you say yes.
Care details
Call Smiley Dental & Orthodontics at 949-1639 or use the locations directory to choose a nearby office. View locations
Call Smiley Dental & Orthodontics at (866) 949-1639 or use the locations directory to choose a nearby office.
Care details
Schedule a visit at a nearby Smiley Dental & Orthodontics location.
The team can review the exam, diagnosis, cost, benefits, and payment options before treatment starts.
Bring your insurance card if you have one.
Bring Medicaid or CHIP if you want benefits reviewed.
Bring the questions you already have.
The job is not to pretend dentures are simple for everyone.
The job is to help you understand what can fit your mouth, your budget, your timeline, and your real life.
One patient described the moment of receiving a new partial this way:
"I am very happy with the work and care that is provided by Dr Farooqui at Smiley Dental & Orthodontics. I have been there several times now. I have just received my new partial. It looks great!" -- Sneaky ONE1, 5-star Google review Read on Google
Texas locations
Choose a nearby office for the visit, follow-up, and Spanish-speaking help.
Common questions
Full dentures replace all teeth in an upper or lower arch. Partial dentures replace some missing teeth and use remaining teeth for support. The exam shows which option fits.
Immediate dentures may be possible for some patients, but gums and bone change during healing. Ask about timing, adjustments, relines, and what the first months may feel like.
New dentures often need adjustment. Sore spots, speech changes, and chewing practice can happen early. Call for adjustments instead of trying to force a painful fit.
Most patients need practice and softer foods at first. Fit, bite, muscle control, healing, and follow-up adjustments can all affect chewing comfort.
Coverage depends on eligibility, plan rules, tooth loss history, replacement timelines, documentation, and the recommended treatment. Bring your card so benefits can be reviewed.
Pick a nearby Smiley Dental & Orthodontics location, ask your questions, and review the plan before you decide.