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Dentures

Regain functionality and restore your smile with removable dentures

Dentures are removable false teeth. You can either have partial dentures for a few missing teeth or full dentures to a replace a whole set of teeth on the upper or lower jaw. Dentures are normally made from a plate of acrylic with metal used to support the false teeth. Loose-fitting dentures are a thing of the past now that modern materials mean we can create more precise and secure appliances than before.

Dentures come with a host of benefits. If you have been living with missing teeth for a while, they will change your life. Dentures help improve how you eat and speak, as well as boosting your confidence by restoring your smile. They can also enhance facial shape, especially around the lips and in the cheek area.

What does getting dentures involve?

Making and fitting dentures can be quite an involved process so you may have to attend several appointments to ensure the final set of dentures are a secure and comfy fit.

  • We first take digital impressions of your mouth. These images are sent to a laboratory.
  • 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.
  • When you have tried out your dentures for a week or so, you will be invited back for a review appointment to check they still fit properly and remain fully functional.

After the fitting

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 and if you are experiencing any sore spots in your mouth, the denture surface may need some adjustment.

Looking after your dentures

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.

IMMEDIATE DENTURE REPLACEMENT – CASE 1
Credit: Roshni Sharma

Prior to the extraction, we took a scan using our new Itero digital scanner. This was sent to our dental technician to construct the denture. 

The finished denture was returned within a few days, then the teeth were extracted and fitted with the denture on the same day.

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