Dentures
Painful broken teeth?
Restore your ability to smile, eat and speak confidently with personalized denture options at Yankton Dental Clinic. We provide traditional dentures, immediate dentures and implant-supported dentures, with IV sedation available for appropriate cases. Our team will explain your options, timing, insurance benefits and financing before treatment begins.
Traditional dentures • Immediate dentures • Snap-in denture options
For Patients Who Are Ready for a Fresh Start
Many patients wait because they feel embarrassed, anxious, or unsure where to begin. Your denture consultation is designed to give you a calm, practical path forward.
Broken or Painful Teeth
If chewing hurts or teeth keep breaking, we can review whether extractions and dentures are the right next step.
Loose or Uncomfortable Dentures
We can discuss better-fitting dentures, implant-supported dentures, or snap-in options for more stability.
Severe Dental Anxiety
If fear has kept you away, IV sedation may be discussed after a health and safety review.
Embarrassed to Smile
You will be met with respect, privacy, and a no-pressure conversation about realistic denture options.
Denture Options We Offer
Your denture plan should fit your health, timeline, budget, and comfort goals. We will compare your options clearly so you can make a confident decision.
Traditional Full Dentures
Custom full dentures can replace an upper arch, lower arch, or both after healing and planning.
Immediate Dentures
For appropriate cases, dentures may be planned before extractions so you have teeth during the initial healing period.
Implant-Supported Dentures
Snap-in dentures can use dental implants to improve stability and reduce slipping while eating or speaking.
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures may replace several missing teeth when some healthy natural teeth remain.
Traditional vs. Implant-Supported Dentures
Both options can restore your smile. The right choice depends on comfort, stability, bone support, budget, and whether you want a removable or more secure solution.
Traditional Dentures
Traditional dentures rest on the gums and are removable for cleaning. They can be a practical, more affordable choice for many patients.
- Custom fit for your mouth and bite
- No implant surgery required
- May need adjustments as your mouth changes
Implant-Supported or Snap-In Dentures
Implants can anchor a denture for better retention. This can help patients who are frustrated by loose dentures or want improved chewing confidence.
- Improved stability compared with removable dentures alone
- May reduce reliance on denture adhesives
- Requires implant candidacy, planning, and healing time
What to Expect During the Denture Process
We will walk you through each step before treatment begins, including timing, insurance benefits, financing, and follow-up visits.
Consultation
Review goals, health history, existing teeth, denture concerns, and comfort needs.
Planning
Take records and explain traditional, immediate, partial, and implant-supported options.
Treatment
Plan extractions, denture delivery, and sedation candidacy when treatment requires it.
Adjustment
New dentures take practice. Immediate dentures often need follow-up adjustments or relines as tissues heal.
Maintenance
We review cleaning, fit, bite comfort, and long-term options for stability.
Full-Mouth Extractions and Immediate Dentures
If many teeth are painful, broken, infected, or no longer predictable to save, we can help you understand whether full-mouth extractions and immediate dentures make sense. This section is part of your denture plan, not a one-size-fits-all recommendation.
IV Sedation for Denture and Extraction Treatment
Denture treatment can feel overwhelming, especially if you need extractions or have dental anxiety. IV sedation may be reviewed for appropriate cases after a health and safety evaluation.
Denture Costs, Insurance and Financing
Denture costs depend on the type of denture, whether extractions are needed, whether implants are involved, sedation needs, imaging, and insurance benefits. We accept many insurance plans including Medicaid and Delta Dental, and we offer 3rd party financing options.
Why Choose Yankton Dental Clinic
Local denture care with practical planning, implant and sedation capabilities, and a team that explains your options before treatment begins.
Serving Yankton Since 1990
A long-standing local clinic at 1100 Broadway Ave. Suite 1 in Yankton, SD.
Denture Fabrication Experience
Dr. Johnathon O'Brien's work includes everyday dentistry, denture fabrication, and oral surgery.
Implant and Sedation Options
Review traditional dentures, snap-in dentures, implant-supported choices, and IV sedation when appropriate.
Easy to Reach
Call (605) 668-2273 or visit our Yankton office to start your denture consultation.
Local Denture Care Close to Home
Our Yankton team can review denture options, extraction timing, implant stability, sedation candidacy, insurance benefits, and financing in one coordinated consultation.
Denture FAQs
How much do dentures cost?
Can teeth be removed and dentures placed on the same day?
What is the difference between traditional and implant-supported dentures?
How long does it take to get used to dentures?
Does insurance cover dentures?
Can loose dentures be stabilized with implants?
Do you offer partial dentures?
Is IV sedation available for denture or extraction treatment?
Ready to Talk About Dentures?
Schedule a denture consultation to compare traditional dentures, immediate dentures, implant-supported dentures, costs, financing, and IV sedation for appropriate cases.
Text or call us now. Our friendly team is ready to help.