Dentures

Dentures can help you feel more confident about your smile.

What are Dentures?

They are custom-made dental prosthetics which are designed to replace your missing teeth. We offer full and partial dentures in a variety of materials which are colour matched to your gums. Full dentures may replace all upper and lower teeth and fit over your jawbone and gums. Partial dentures replace only a few missing teeth and may include using clasps that attach to your natural teeth. In certain clinical cases, flexible dentures may be an option for increased comfort and convenience.

Dentures benefits

Custom-made

Dentures and partials are custom-made to fill gaps in your smile caused by missing teeth to help improve the aesthetics of your mouth and aid in chewing function.

Restored function

Dentures can help improve your ability to speak more clearly and eat more effectively.

Easy maintenance

Modern false teeth can prevent dental issues, protect your gums and teeth as well as maintaining alignment of you dental arch.

How it works

Your friendly dentist will be there to answer any questions you have throughout the process.

Examination and expectation

Your dentist will examine your teeth to see if dentures are the best solution for you and will discuss various other options too.

Dental impressions

In stages, dental impressions will be taken of your teeth to create your bespoke dentures.

Trial dentures

Your dentist will create a wax try-in to assess the fit, appearance and bite before your false teeth are made. You will be consulted and any adjustments will be made at this stage to ensure you are happy with the fit and appearance before proceeding to the fit stage.

Dentures created

The final dentures are then created from chrome or acrylic. Your dentist will make sure they are well fitting to your mouth.

Adjustments and monitoring

You’ll be provided with aftercare advice and asked to return for a review appointment and any necessary adjustments can be made.

FAQs

What is the difference between full and partial dentures?

Partial dentures fill the gap left behind from one or more missing teeth and clips to your natural teeth. Single tooth dentures can easily be unclipped and removed for cleaning purposes. Full dentures are used when all the upper or lower teeth are missing and fits snugly over your gums. They must be removed on a daily basis for cleaning and sleeping.

Are dentures difficult to get used to?

Your dentures may feel strange to start with, but most patients grow accustomed to them very quickly. As well as this, you’ll also need to into a routine for cleaning and caring for them, If not, problems can start to occur like bad breath, oral thrush, gum disease and tooth decay if this is not followed.

How do I look after my dentures?

Clean your false dentures like you would your normal teeth. The routine involves brushing them with toothpaste. On a weekly basis Soak them with soluble denture-cleaning tablets to remove bacteria and stains, then brush again. We advise you to remove them to sleep. Attend regular dentist appointments to make sure that they’re fitting and functioning how they should be.

Ready for the next step?

Our dentists provide customised treatments to make sure you get the best results and leave your local practice with a beautiful smile. If you think you could benefit from a new set of dentures, you can visit one of our Rodericks Dental Partners practices today to find out more.

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