Dentures

Stable, effective, and natural-looking replacement teeth

A denture is a removable prosthesis used to replace missing teeth. Commonly referred to as ‘false teeth’, a denture is usually made of acrylic or a combination of acrylic and metal. A partial denture is fitted to replace some missing teeth whilst a complete denture is indicated when all natural teeth are missing. A good set of dentures helps you to eat, speak, function, and often improves your appearance.

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Why have dentures?

If you are missing a single tooth, or have multiple missing teeth you would like to replace, dentures are a strong, stable and effective option. Although they will never be as effective as your natural teeth, modern dentures are certainly better looking and functioning than ever. Partial dentures will blend in beautifully with existing teeth and complete dentures are natural-looking and well-fitting.

Replacing a full set of teeth with complete dentures provides vital support to your facial structure, keeping it from prematurely sagging around your cheeks and jaw. Partial dentures help your remaining natural teeth stay in position, stopping them moving and preventing any problems with misalignment.

What does the denture treatment process involve?

Depending on the complexity of each case, the duration of the treatment will vary. After the initial visit of examination and diagnosis, the subsequent visits will include taking impressions or scans of the mouth, bite registration, try-in of the denture, fitting and review.

Following a comprehensive consultation, impressions of your mouth will be taken so a wax model can be produced and checked for fit, bite and comfort. This is changed and adjusted until we are both happy with the look and feel of the model.

Your final set of dentures will be manufactured in a laboratory and, when ready, you will be invited in for a fitting. If you are having complete dentures, these will be fitted in the top or bottom of your mouth. This complete denture will consist of a gum coloured arch with a set of prosthetic teeth attached. Partial dentures will be used if you only have one or a few missing teeth and may be held in place with metal hooks attached to existing teeth.

It can take a little while to get used to your new dentures, so we give you some tailored tips and advice to help.

Frequently asked questions

: Dentures are designed to be hard-wearing, but they will last longer if you treat them with care. Dentures should be removed before you go to bed so your gums can have a rest, but they must be stored in water or denture fluid as they could lose their shape if allowed to dry out.
: Clean your dentures with a toothbrush or a special denture brush and remember to keep your gums and any remaining teeth clean too. You will also need to attend regular check-ups so your dentist and hygienist can keep an eye on your oral health.
: You should wear your dentures for at least 8 hours a day. This gives your jawbone and gums time to get used to the dentures and prevents sore spots from developing. It is preferable to take them out at night time to give your gums a chance to rest.
: It’s best to avoid hard & chewy foods, as well as sticky or spicy foods and alcohol while your mouth is sore or healing. To get used to the feeling of dentures, you should try not to rush eating so you can focus on the eating process and take small bites or cut up your food into bite-size pieces so less chewing is required.
: It can take a little while to get used to your new dentures, especially if they are a complete set. They may feel odd at first and eating can be tricky, so it may be a good idea to start with softer foods and slowly introduce more challenging items. The amount of saliva in your mouth may increase, but this should soon improve as your mouth gets used to your replacement teeth.
: Initially, speaking may be difficult but you can improve this by reading aloud. If you are experiencing any sore spots in your mouth, the denture surface may need some adjustment.

Dentures

Stable, effective, and natural-looking replacement teeth

Why have dentures?

What does the denture treatment process involve?

Frequently asked questions

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