Dentures are removable false teeth that come with a host of benefits, including helping to improve how you eat and speak, as well as boosting your confidence by restoring your smile. 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. Book a consultation to find out more about how dentures could work for you.
Book a free consultationMaking 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 begin with a comprehensive consultation to discuss your ideal results and the treatment process.
We take impressions of your mouth 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 dentures.
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.
Book a free consultationDentures 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 around 8 hours a day at least. 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.
Call us on 01244 343 353, or visit the practice in-person at 5 York Street, Chester, CH1 3LR. Access is through Queen Street on foot or from St Oswald’s Way by car, with easy parking nearby.
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