Dentures in Colombia

Dentures are done in 3-7 business days, depending on quantity.

Work is done in 2-3 sessions, each lasting 1-2 hours.

First, the dentist will shave your teeth and gums a little to make room for the dentures and then take impressions of your mouth which the lab will use to custom make your dentures.

You will be given a temporary denture to wear till your permanents are made.

Once your dentures are made, your dentist will have you try them on and wear them until your next visit, at which point any adjustments can be made.

Wearing dentures takes some getting used to. This is completely normal.

Brush your denture each day to remove food deposits and plaque. Brushing your denture helps prevent the appliance from becoming permanently stained.

Brush with water, soap, or a mildly abrasive toothpaste, or denture paste.

You can use a denture brush or a regular soft toothbrush to clean the denture, but use a separate brush for cleaning any natural teeth you have.

Do not soak or rinse the denture in hot water, this can distort the shape and fit of the denture.

Never scrape the denture with sharp instruments in an attempt to remove hard deposits. Instead, take it to a dental professional for them to remove the deposits.

Care also needs to be given to the tissues under your denture. The gums should be cleaned daily with a soft toothbrush or a washcloth.

When you’re first fitted for new dentures, it’s normal to experience minor irritation, which should fade as your mouth becomes accustomed to them.

Yes, it is possible to have your teeth removed and dentures put in the same day. These dentures are called immediate dentures.

Over time, dentures will need to be relined, rebased, or remade due to normal wear, the average lifespan of a denture is about 5-8 years.

Possibly, at first. If you find it difficult to pronounce certain words with your new denture, practice reading out loud. With time, you will become accustomed to speaking properly with your denture.

Yes, you can wear your dentures at night but it’s best they are removed. You should remove your dentures at night and this will give your gums and bone a chance to relax from the pressure of the denture during the day.

You should never wear your dentures 24 hours a day without preforming proper oral hygiene.

Getting used to dentures may take a little getting used to. After some time, you should be able to eat fairly normally.

Using a small amount of denture adhesive (no more than three or four pea-sized dabs on each denture) may help stabilize the dentures and help hold them in place while you learn how to get comfortable with them. Please avoid chewing gum.

Yes, we speak English.

Assuming you take proper care of your teeth, our dental work is guaranteed through an industry standard warranty of 1 year for porcelain work. This ensures work is properly manufactured and installed. In the rare case of an issue, we will redo the work for free. We will not pay for return airfare or hotel. We will not reimburse work done by another dentist. Guarantee does not apply to composite veneers.

Yes, you can call us toll free with Google Voice or WhatsApp. One of our Coordinators will be happy to speak with you.

We cannot accept U.S. dental insurance in Colombia. However, you might be able to be reimbursed directly. Speak with your insurance company ahead of time. We can provide an itemized receipt.

We currently do not offer any payment plans. However, we do accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express credit cards.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept Care Credit in Colombia. This is a U.S. program.