Dentures

New technology and dental know-how have not only given dentures a natural appearance but they are now more comfortable than ever.

Dentures (also known as false teeth) are custom-made to fit your mouth, so they can appear like natural teeth. Constructed to replace missing teeth, dentures have traditionally been removable. More modern techniques can now provide dentures secured in place with dental implants.

Depending on the severity of your case, your dentist will either create partial dentures for a few missing teeth or complete dentures to replace a full set of missing teeth. Dentures are removable and easy to clean. The false teeth will discolour like regular teeth, so proper dental care at home and regular check-ups are necessary to take care of them.

Immediate Dentures

Should you require some or all of your natural teeth to be removed, you’ll need immediate dentures. Your dentist will work with you and the clinical dental technician to deliver an immediate denture.

While immediate dentures offer you the benefit of having teeth straight away, the disadvantage to this option is that you will most likely require a new denture 3-6 months down the track due to bone resorption and gingival recession.

There are no clearly defined general conditions as to when a complete denture should be replaced. However, for a healthy person, a denture will usually require replacement every four to eight years on average.