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If you’re a denture wearer in Chicago dealing with painful gum irritation, you’re not alone—many folks in bustling neighborhoods like Lakeview and Lincoln Park face this during the adjustment period or from everyday wear. Denture sores, also known as sore spots or denture stomatitis, can make eating your favorite deep-dish…

A single tooth denture, commonly called a flipper, stays in place primarily through small metal or flexible clasps that gently grip adjacent natural teeth, combined with a precise custom fit against your gums for natural suction and stability. Many patients feel relieved knowing it’s removable yet secure enough for daily…

Denture face, also called facial collapse, happens when the jawbone shrinks after tooth loss, causing a sunken, aged appearance with hollow cheeks, deep wrinkles around the mouth, and a shortened lower face. The best way to avoid denture face is to combine well-fitted dentures or implant-supported options that preserve jawbone…

Imagine walking out of a Chicago coffee shop in Lincoln Park, your fresh porcelain veneers catching the light on a crisp fall day. You love your new smile, but after a few months, you notice subtle stains from that daily latte. A common question we hear at EliteFixDenture: “Can porcelain…

If loose or missing teeth are holding you back in Chicago, dental bridges can restore a confident, natural bite in just a couple of visits. For many Chicagoans dealing with missing teeth, dental bridges offer a reliable path back to that comfort. But like any treatment, they come with trade-offs.…