Full and partial dentures, fitted and adjusted by Dr. Joel Horton
Yes. At Horton Family Dental in Fort Collins, Dr. Joel Horton makes full and partial dentures to replace missing teeth. Each denture is made for your mouth, then fitted and adjusted at our office on Boardwalk Drive until it sits comfortably. We see patients from Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Wellington.
Would you rather have teeth that stay in place? Ask about dental implants or full arch implants at the same visit.
It depends on how many teeth you’re missing and what you want from the result. These are the options Dr. Horton will go over with you:
For an upper or lower arch with no teeth left. A full denture rests on your gums and replaces every tooth in that arch.
For a few missing teeth when healthy teeth remain. A partial fills the gaps and holds on to the teeth you still have.
For one or more missing teeth, fixed in place. An implant replaces the root and holds a crown that stays put.
A full set of fixed teeth on a small number of implants, for people who want something that stays in.
For one or a few missing teeth in a row, anchored to the teeth on either side.
If a tooth can't be saved, it comes out first, and the denture is planned around it.
Not sure which is right for you? Dr. Horton will look at your teeth and gums, take digital X-rays if needed, and go over your options and what they cost before anything starts.
Most people need a few weeks to settle in.
New dentures can feel strange at first. In the first weeks it is common to:
A sore spot means the fit needs a small adjustment, so don’t just put up with it. Call us and Dr. Horton will adjust your denture at the office.
Take them out at night, brush them every day with a soft brush, and keep them in water or a soaking solution so they don’t dry out. Your gums and jaw slowly change shape, so a denture that fit well can start to loosen. Come in once a year, or sooner if it rubs or slips, and Dr. Horton will check the fit.
It depends on the type of denture and how many teeth it replaces, so we go over the cost at your consult, before anything starts. Dental insurance often covers part of dentures, and Horton Family Dental accepts CareCredit.
If you still have some healthy teeth, a partial denture usually keeps them and fills the gaps. A full denture is for an arch with no teeth left. Dr. Horton will tell you which fits your mouth.
Most dentists advise taking them out at night so your gums can rest. Keep them in water or a soaking solution while you sleep.
It depends on your mouth, your jawbone and your budget. Dentures come out and usually cost less up front. Implants stay fixed and feel more like your own teeth. Dr. Horton does both, so he can talk you through each one.
Yes. Our office is at 4745 Boardwalk Drive in south Fort Collins, just off East Harmony Road, and we welcome patients from Loveland, Windsor and Wellington.
Updated November 2026
Missing teeth, or a denture that no longer fits? Call us at (970) 224-5599 or send us a request, and we’ll set up a time for you to come in. We accept insurance and CareCredit.
