What’s Needed To Make A Good Denture?

Dr. James George, DDS • July 15, 2016

People often ask me, “Dr. George, can you please tell me what’s needed to make a good denture?”

It’s a great question and a very important one to answer if you want dentures that not only function well but are comfortable to wear all at a price you can afford.

A Blend of Science, Art, Experience and Pride

Based on my 50+ year dental career serving patients throughout the greater Akron and Canton area, I can tell you that making a good denture requires a very special blend of these four ingredients - science, art, experience and pride.

• The Science teaches you how to make a good denture so that it fits and functions properly.

• The Art of making a denture is a talent that enables a denture to look beautiful and natural. A denture should literally be a work of art.

• The Experience of crafting dentures is critical for quality, reliability and comfort. You cannot achieve consistent quality, reliability and comfort without years and years of experience.

• The Pride is a priceless attribute of any denture. It’s a feature that cannot be duplicated. The pride element of a denture is the passion, dedication and genuine care and concern naturally given by the dental professionals who create a custom denture for someone. These qualities make it difficult for a denture to be made with the same craftsmanship anywhere else.

Over the course of my extensive career as a dentist, I have trained and worked with hundreds of dentists. While many of these dentists excel at one or several of the ingredients outlined above, few are able to excel at all of them simultaneously.

There is one dentist in northeast Ohio who has the comprehensive scientific training, the natural artistic talent, the years of essential experience and the tremendous sense of pride to deliver patients with dentures they are proud to wear.

That dentist is Dr. Mark Grucella and his team of denture professionals. You will not find another dentist with the tangible and intangible credentials of Dr. Mark Grucella. He is someone for whom I have the utmost respect and admiration both as a health care professional and as a person.

When I needed dentures, it was Dr. Grucella that I entrusted to make mine and what a great job he did! If you are searching for quality dentures that function and feel great at an affordable price, I highly recommend Dr. Mark Grucella.

Checklist of Denture Questions

I am also providing the following checklist of questions to help you in your search for a good denture. You should be able to confidently answer “Yes” to all these questions:

1. Can my denture be made in 2 days?
The same-day dentures you see advertised isn’t a process that is completed all in the same day. It’s usually much more involved and time consuming. Make sure you understand all the details and the exact time required from start to finish. Typically, it takes between 10 and 14 days to make a denture and that is considered to be efficient service. Exceptional service is making a denture in 2 days.

2. Is my denture customized?
Both the teeth and the acrylic can be color matched and shaded to match and compliment your complexion.

3. Can I get quality without having to pay the highest price?
Make sure you get a quality denture at a great price. Too many times, people are overly focused on just the price. It’s a balance of quality and price that will serve you best over the long-term.

4. Is my denture made by an in-house, local denture laboratory?
Having your denture made in-house will allow the dentist to supervise each step of the process. When a denture is made outside the dentist’s office or outside the area, it’s difficult to supervise and control the quality.

5. Will my denture have IPN teeth?
IPN is the “world standard” in highest quality teeth.

6. Is my denture injection molded acrylic?
This makes the denture 5 times stronger than average, provides the best fit and is the most stain and odor resistant.

Dr. Grucella can answer “Yes” to all these questions and I highly recommend you speak to him about your denture needs by calling 330-733-7911 or sending him a message from GGdentist.com

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Oral health plays a significant role in our overall health, both physical and mental. Therefore, it’s beneficial and rewarding to think about oral health every day. There are national awareness months throughout the year that focus attention on different aspects of oral health and the importance of taking care of ourselves with good practices, routines, and professional care. Here are some of the months receiving national recognition for different types of oral health topics:

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Just Like Halloween, There’s Really Nothing To Fear

By Dr. Mark Grucella • October 22, 2022

Halloween can understandably be a scary time of year. Afterall, when October rolls around, we start seeing the emergence of witches, ghosts, ghouls, goblins, vampires, bats, spiders, and everything else that can make the hair on the backs of our necks stand up. But then, October 31 st comes and goes, and we realize, there really wasn’t anything to fear in the first place. It was just our worries, anxieties, or the unknown running wild and getting the better of us. Time and time again, our new patients tell us how dental care can be a lot like Halloween. They have anxiety because of the unknown, or they had an unfavorable experience in the past that resulted in a reluctance to continue to seek care on a regular basis. We are proud to say we were a breath of fresh air for these patients. Once they came to us, they discovered there really wasn’t anything to fear and now look forward to each and every appointment so they can enjoy the many benefits of routine dental care. As we like to say, “Our Dental Care Does Not Scare” and here’s why: Friendly, Fun, Non-Judgmental Style of Care When patients come to one of our three Akron-Canton area dentist offices, they find a welcoming and friendly team of professionals focused only on the comfort, care, and well-being of our patients. We also like to have some fun! In addition to being dedicated dental professionals, we are sports fans who like to support our teams. When there’s a big game, you’ll see each of us wearing our favorite team’s jersey whether it’s the Guardians, Browns, and yes, even the Steelers. Holidays also provide us with great opportunities throughout the year to incorporate some fun by decorating our offices and ourselves with the applicable ornamentation. What’s really special is watching how our patients love to join in on the fun and dress up for the big games and holidays too! Informing and Empowering Our Patients Before we proceed with any type of care, we provide our patients with all the information, explanations, and answers to questions they want. Costs are also shared up-front so approval can be given and there are no surprises. We make sure our patients are always in charge of their individual care. Navigating Dental Insurance Benefits Like any type of insurance, dental benefits can get complicated. What’s covered? What’s not? Am I taking full advantage of all my dental insurance benefits? These are just a few of the most frequently asked questions by our patients. We help you navigate your dental insurance plan and understand all your benefits. No Dental Insurance, No Problem Not everyone has a dental insurance plan and the ability to minimize their out-of-pocket dental care cost. That’s why we created an in-house discount dental plan. It helps our patients who are not covered by dental insurance save on everything from cleanings and fillings to cosmetic procedures and crowns. See Why There’s Nothing To Fear While many people put off dental care because of worries or anxieties, we invite you to give us a try by scheduling an appointment at one of our three Akron-Canton area dental office locations. Please call us at 330-733-7911 or send us a request for an appointment here on our website by visiting this link: REQUEST APPOINTMENT Just like Halloween, we’re confident you are going to see there really is nothing to fear. In fact, you may just find you’ll have some fun!