Is Your Denture Made Just for You?

Dr. Mark Grucella, DDS • June 14, 2018

One Size Doesn't (and Shouldn't) Fit All

Choosing a denture is a personal experience. You want to make the right decision, so your denture fits properly, feels good, functions properly, and enhances your appearance. Given the personal aspect of a denture, it’s a good idea to ask yourself and the dentist who you are considering making your denture the following questions.

What Are the Names of The Dental Professionals Who Will Be Making the Denture?

A denture is not (or at least it shouldn’t be) a one-size-fits-all product that you buy off-the-shelf produced at a factory somewhere in the world by people who you will probably never know. Rather, a denture is a very customized and personal product, unique to the person who needs the denture.

The crafting of a denture is also a team effort. In addition to the dentist, there are lab technicians who do the actual hands-on fabrication of the denture. It’s important to have face-to-face meetings and develop a relationship with not only the dentist, but also these lab technicians.

It’s important to know the names of all the dental professionals who will be entrusted with making your denture - the doctor and the lab technicians.

What Level of Experience Do the Dental Professionals Have Making Denture Patients Happy?

As the old saying goes, “Nothing Substitutes for Experience”. When it comes to creating a denture that looks great and fits and functions properly, it’s all about the level of experience the dental professionals have.

· How many years has the dentist been practicing?

·How many years have the lab technicians been fabricating dentures?

·How many years of overall experience does the dentist office have in serving the needs denture patients both crafting new dentures and maintaining the dentures over time when necessary adjustments or repairs are needed?

Will the Denture Be Made in a Local Dental Lab?

Most people think that all dentures are made at or near the dentist’s office. However, many dental labs where dentures get made are in a different city, a different state, or even a different country.

To create a custom denture that fits and functions properly, it takes close communication between the patient, the dentist and the lab technicians. When they are all located in the same office, it enhances communications. Conversely, when the team works in different locations, it can lead to poor communications.

Eventually, a denture will need adjusted, repaired, and/or relined. When this time comes, the proximity of the dental lab to you really becomes important. Will your denture need to be sent away for adjustments and repairs or will this routine maintenance be able to be performed the same day or even while you wait?

At our dentist office, I (Dr. Mark Grucella) have over 20 years of experience crafting custom dentures that fit and function properly. Our large dental lab is located at our Fairlawn, Ohio dentist office and is staffed by ( Peg, Lisa, Tim, and Med ) who are all highly experienced and talented technicians. We all work closely together to deliver our denture patients with a personal experience unlike any other.

When people come to us for dentures, we all want to get to know you personally. You’ll be able to meet me or any member of our team including our lab technicians. In fact, we offer our denture patients the opportunity to tour our on-site denture lab, so they can see the very place where their denture will be made.

For more information and to start your personal relationship with us, please call our office at 330-733-7911 or send us a message here from our website at any time.

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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!