General Dentistry
Dentures
Dentures are plates that support artificial teeth and replace your missing teeth.
The denture plate can support one or many teeth. These are known as full or partial dentures, and are custom made for either your lower or upper jaw.
You can have either a metal denture (chrome cobalt) or plastic denture. The choice also depends on the number of teeth you have remaining.
The benefits of dentures include greater ability to chew, speech improvements and they can also improve your appearance and self-confidence. Dentures are also a cost-effective way of replacing missing teeth, serving as an alternative to intrusive surgical methods such as implants.
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These are for patients who have no teeth and can be either lower or upper or both.
The dentist will instruct the patient on the use and maintenance of their denture. Further appointments can be made to adjust the denture as the patient requires.
A partial denture fits around your natural teeth. It is used to replace a single missing tooth or several missing teeth.
A partial denture simply clips around existing natural teeth.
You have a choice between an acrylic or chrome cobalt partial denture. Partial dentures need to be cleaned nightly or they may damage your natural teeth and gums.
Once you have dentures it is still important to maintain good oral hygiene.
You should clean your dentures with warm soapy water. Thoroughly rinse your dentures and let them dry out overnight. Don’t be too rigorous with your dentures.
The use of a soft bristled brush will remove plaque and minimise the chance of infections and irritations from developing. You should also brush your gums.
If you find that unsightly stains develop or there is calcium build up that you find difficult to remove, you can ask your dentist to give your dentures a professional clean.
Your dentures may also need to be adjusted as your jawbone may change in time.
Your dentures may become loose or ill-fitting or cause discomfort. This may indicate that the denture needs to be realigned or replaced.
You should continue with regular dental checkups to check the soft tissues of your mouth and undertake a review of your denture and any maintenance.
To find out more about our dentures, call our friendly staff at Woodville & Seaton Dental Clinic on (08) 8268 5422 or request an appointment online.
