Full dentures, partial dentures, same-day immediate dentures, and implant-supported options — made and fitted by Dr. Shannon Skiba in Jonesboro, with the follow-up adjustments a good denture always needs. Honest options, no pressure, no fine print.
Missing or failing teeth are one of the most common reasons people finally come back to a dentist — and often one of the things they have put off the longest, sometimes for years. There is no lecture here about that. Dr. Skiba will look at where things actually stand, tell you the honest options, and work through them in a sensible order.
We make full and partial dentures in-house and handle the whole path — including extractions when they are needed and the small adjustments afterward that separate a denture you forget you are wearing from one that never feels right. You see the same dentist the entire way through, not a different face at every visit.
And we will always tell you when a denture is not the best answer for you — when a bridge or an implant would serve you better — rather than sell you the thing in front of us.
A full removable denture replaces all the teeth in the upper jaw, the lower jaw, or both, resting on the gums. It is the long-standing answer when the remaining teeth cannot be saved or are already gone, and modern materials look far more natural than the dentures most people picture.
A partial fills the gaps left by a few missing teeth while your natural teeth stay in place. It clasps onto the remaining teeth for stability and keeps them from drifting into the empty spaces — a common, comparatively simple way to restore chewing and a complete-looking smile.
Because we perform extractions in-house, we can fit an immediate denture the same day teeth are removed, so you are not left without teeth while the gums heal. Immediate dentures usually need a reline or replacement later as the gums settle — we will explain that up front, honestly.
Dentures can be made to snap onto dental implants for a much more secure hold, especially helpful for a lower denture that tends to move. Dr. Skiba handles the denture side and coordinates your care; the surgical placement of the implants themselves is done by a trusted oral surgeon we refer to.
Gums change shape over the years, and a denture that once fit can start to rock or rub. A reline refreshes the fitting surface so the denture seats properly again — often the fix when an older set has become loose or sore, without starting over from scratch.
A cracked denture, a broken clasp, or a tooth that has popped off is usually repairable rather than a reason to replace the whole thing. Bring it in and we will tell you honestly whether a repair will hold or whether it is genuinely time for a new one.
Dr. Skiba examines what is there, usually takes an X-ray, and talks through the real choices — full, partial, immediate, or implant-supported — including when a bridge or implant might suit you better than a denture. You will get a straight answer, not a sales pitch.
We take detailed impressions and bite records so the denture is built to your mouth. Getting these right is most of what separates a denture you forget you are wearing from one that never feels right.
Before the final denture is finished, you see and approve a try-in — the shape, the bite, and the look of the teeth. This is the stage to speak up; changing things here is easy.
We deliver the finished denture and check the fit and bite. Almost every new denture needs a couple of small adjustments in the first weeks as your mouth adapts — those visits are part of the process, not a sign something went wrong.
Not sure a denture is the right choice? Compare dentures vs. implants, read about implants vs. dentures vs. bridges, or just call and talk it through with us.
That is the most common concern we hear, and a fair one — everyone has seen a denture that looked obvious and unnatural. Today's materials and a careful try-in stage change that: you approve the shape, size, and shade of the teeth before the denture is ever finished. We would rather take an extra visit to get it right than hand you something you are self-conscious about.
Call (770) 478-1001A full (complete) denture replaces all the teeth in a jaw and rests on the gums; it is used when no natural teeth remain or the remaining ones cannot be saved. A partial denture replaces only a few missing teeth and clasps onto your remaining natural teeth, which stay in place. In short: partials work alongside natural teeth, full dentures replace them entirely.
Dr. Shannon Skiba plans, fits, and adjusts full and partial dentures right here at Highmark Dental in Jonesboro, working with a dental laboratory to fabricate them. You see the same dentist through the whole process — the consultation, impressions, try-in, fitting, and the follow-up adjustments.
Often, yes. Because we do extractions in-house, we can place an immediate denture the same day the teeth are removed, so you are not without teeth while you heal. Immediate dentures typically need a reline or a replacement once the gums finish settling, which takes a few months — we will tell you that plainly before we start.
For a conventional denture it is usually several visits over a few weeks — consultation and impressions, a try-in to approve the look and bite, then the fitting, followed by a couple of short adjustment visits. Immediate dentures are placed the day of extraction and then refined as healing progresses. The exact timeline depends on your situation, and we will map it out at the consultation.
There is an adjustment period — that is normal and worth expecting. New dentures can feel bulky at first, eating and speaking take a little practice, and minor sore spots are common early on and are exactly what the follow-up adjustment visits fix. Most people adapt within a few weeks. Anyone promising zero adjustment is not being straight with you.
Usually. Gums naturally change shape over time, and a denture that has become loose or sore can often be corrected with a reline that refreshes the fitting surface, rather than a whole new denture. Cracks, broken clasps, and lost teeth are frequently repairable too. Bring your denture in and we will tell you honestly whether a reline or repair will do it or whether replacement is the better value.
It depends on how many teeth are missing, the health of the neighboring teeth and gums, and your priorities and budget. Dentures are removable and the most accessible option; a bridge is fixed and good for a small gap with healthy neighbors; implants are the most stable and longest-lasting but involve surgery and more cost. Dr. Skiba will lay out the honest trade-offs for your mouth. You can also compare dentures vs. implants and implants vs. dentures vs. bridges on our site.
Rinse and brush them daily with a soft brush and a non-abrasive denture cleaner (not regular toothpaste, which can scratch them), take them out overnight and keep them in water or a denture solution so they do not dry out and warp, and keep cleaning your gums and any remaining teeth. Bring them to your checkups so we can inspect the fit — a loose denture caught early is an easy reline.
Yes, we provide the denture side of implant-supported (snap-on) dentures, which hold far more securely than a conventional denture — particularly useful for lower dentures that tend to shift. The surgical placement of the implants is performed by a trusted oral surgeon we refer to; Dr. Skiba handles the restoration and coordinates your overall care.
Many dental plans contribute toward dentures and partials, though coverage, annual maximums, and any waiting periods vary a lot from plan to plan. We file claims with most major insurers as a courtesy so your benefits are applied, and for larger work we can submit a pre-treatment estimate so you have the insurer’s answer in writing before you commit. We are not in HMO or managed-care networks and will tell you plainly if your plan requires an assigned provider.
Patients come to us for dentures and partials from across the south metro — the follow-up adjustments a good denture needs are an easy trip from these communities.
Start with a conversation — we will tell you honestly what your best options are, and what each one involves.
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