A denture replaces missing teeth — a few or all of them — with a custom-made removable appliance. There are complete dentures, partial dentures that rest on your remaining teeth, and dentures held in place by implants.
A good denture is one you forget you're wearing. It takes careful fitting, a few visits and some patience at the start. We stay with you until you're comfortable.
Who are dentures for?
- Several missing teeth that make chewing difficult
- All the teeth in one arch lost or due for extraction
- An old denture that's worn, loose or rubbing
- Cheeks and lips that sag for lack of support
- A budget or health situation that rules out a bridge or implants
What to expect
- Step 1
Assessment
The dentist examines your gums, your remaining teeth and your bite, then explains which type of denture suits you: complete, partial or implant-supported.
- Step 2
Impressions and try-ins
Precise impressions are taken. One or two try-in sessions let us check the shape, the colour and how the teeth meet, before the final denture is made.
- Step 3
Delivery
We fit the denture, show you how to put it in, take it out and clean it, and tell you what to expect in the first days.
- Step 4
Adjustments
Sore spots are common at first. One or two adjustment visits are usually enough to settle them. Don't put up with it: call us.
What it changes
- Eating a normal meal, on both sides
- Speaking and smiling without thinking about it
- A supported face, with fuller cheeks and lips
- A solution that fits your situation and your budget
Frequently asked questions
Give it a few weeks. At first, the denture can feel bulky, increase saliva and slightly change your speech. Reading aloud, starting with soft foods and cutting food small all help a lot. It passes.
Take it out and brush it daily with a soft brush and a denture cleaner — not regular toothpaste, which scratches it. Soak it overnight. Brush your gums, tongue and remaining teeth too. And keep up your exams: your gums and your denture change over time.
A bridge is fixed and relies on neighbouring teeth that must be shaped; a partial denture is removable and doesn't require shaping the teeth. The choice depends on how many teeth are missing, the state of the remaining ones and your budget. The dentist walks you through both.
Over the years, the gums and bone change, and a denture that used to fit well starts to move. Often, a reline restores the fit. If that isn't enough, a new denture or an implant-retained denture are options worth discussing.