Making dentures is unique for each individual and thus the entire process can vary from personto person. Typically, the range will be anywhere from two weeks to a month. The health of your month and the type of denture needed will affect the time needed.

Most dentures should last anywhere between five and seven years, with the first few years having the best fit and function. Keep in mind denture teeth will wear down quicker than natural teeth and the pink material, acrylic, which the denture is made out of is prone to stains and odors. Our mouths and jaws also go through lots of changes so It is vital to have a properly fitting denture so as not to compromise our overall health.

In addition to providing you with a restored smile, having a properly made denture allows you to chew your food properly, (which will also assist in proper digestion of the food), to speak correctly, gives support to your upper lip to prevent a sunken face look and in the case of a partial denture it will help prevent your natural remaining teeth from shifting.

With a complete denture, (ie. when you have no more natural teeth), the upper denture stays in via suction to the roof of your mouth, (called your ‘palate’). The lower denture does not have this, so typically people have an easier time with the upper staying in. The lower denture will rely on the muscles of your face and tongue so it will take much more time to get used to a new lower denture. Denture adhesives are available on the market but it is our priority to try and make a denture with the best possible fit first before having to rely on an additional product to be placed in your mouth.

With partial dentures, (ie. when you still have some of your natural teeth left), the denture will have thin metal clasps to hold onto some of your teeth to help hold the denture, (in addition to what was mentioned above with complete dentures). We can design where the clasps can and should go always keeping in mind aesthetics, (ie. trying our best to hide the clasps under the lip so it goes unseen), and function.

With a reline, new pink denture material, (acrylic), would be added to the tissue/gum side of the denture after having taken an impression of your mouth. This will allow the denture to ‘re-form’to the current shape of your mouth. This is typically done after having worn a new denture for two to three years, however, it is only to help restore the fit of the denture and does not involve replacing worn teeth or the overall appearance of the denture. This is why after about five toseven years a new set of dentures should be made.

Think about wearing a new pair of shoes. It will take time for your mouth to get used to a newpair of dentures. The muscles of your face and mouth need time to adjust to speaking and eating with the new dentures. It is recommended to start off eating softer foods and then slowly move up from there. With speaking, it is suggested to practice reading out loud. Be patient and remember that with time you can have a pleasant experience adjusting to new dentures.

First of all do not attempt to repair the denture yourself, (for example, with any type of glue).This can easily result in a misalignment of the denture and will probably lead to your denture breaking again. Most broken dentures can be repaired the day of, (for example, a clean break down the middle), but there are cases where an impression of your mouth may need to be taken.

Yes it is possible. It depends on if the shape and type of the partial denture allows for a tooth addition. The denture and your mouth would need to be examined and the best course of action would be determined. If I tooth can be added, we would match the shade of the tooth and place it in a position that provides the best function and aesthetics.

With a denture brush, and warm water with a little bit of soap, gently brush all surfaces of the dentures. It is best to do this over a towel or a sink full of water in case the denture is dropped.  Never use toothpaste because it is abrasive and can scratch your denture. Your mouth also needs to be brushed, (here you would use toothpaste). Brush your gums lightly as well as any natural teeth you may have. When your denture is not in your mouth, such as when you take it out at night, it should be placed in a small container with water to prevent the material from drying out.