Dentures
Regain your confidence and enjoy a healthy diet by replacing lost or missing teeth with a professionally made denture.
DENTURES
The loss of teeth not only impacts our ability to eat, but it has a negative effect on our self-esteem and makes it hard to lead a healthy and normal life. Dentures could be a great solution if you need to replace a couple or even a whole upper- or lower set of teeth and it is a lot more cost-effective than crowns or bridges.
Custom made to fit your mouth; a partial denture will carefully slot artificial teeth into the ‘gaps’ that were left by missing teeth while full dentures replace a full row of teeth on the bottom or lower jaw. In both these types of dentures the new artificial teeth are held in position with the help of acrylic (plastic) or metal mounts which also keep the teeth in place when you chew. The denture will also provide the necessary jaw and facial muscle support to prevent muscles in the face from sagging, something that can make us look older in an instant.
Getting accustomed to a denture can sometimes take a bit of time, but once you do, you’ll be able to eat comfortably and be confident to smile with your brand-new set of completed teeth.
BENEFITS OF
DENTURES
BENEFITS OF DENTURES
• Custom fitted and made for your mouth
• Enjoy eating and smiling like you used to
• Easy to clean
• Support muscles in your face to prevent you from looking older
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Dentures are custom made to fit your mouth and are created to appear as natural as possible. It will provide your facial muscles with support, so you’ll look and feel better than you did when you had missing teeth.
It will take a bit of time to grow accustomed to your dentures. This means that eating can be a bit different to what it used to feel like and if you struggle it is recommended to cut the food in smaller pieces until you are used to them. Some people also have minor challenges with pronouncing certain words and this can also be resolved with a bit of practice.
Loose fitting dentures are not just uncomfortable, they can also cause problems like sores and infections. To readjust or fixate your dentures you can bite down on them and include gently suction on the palate. If this is an ongoing problem, we recommend you speak to your dentist for readjustments.
If you take good care of them, they should last several years. Sometimes the structure of the gums and jaw change over time, especially if your teeth have been removed and you immediately started wearing the dentures. In these instances, it will be better to get them refitted to ensure they make your life easier.
