Dentures, also known as false teeth, are removable replacements for missing teeth and surrounding tissue. There are two types of dentures — partial and complete. Complete dentures are used when there are no natural teeth left in your gums. Partial dentures, on the other hand, are used when there are still some natural teeth remaining and you simply need to fill in the gaps.
Complete dentures can be either immediate or conventional. A conventional denture is ready for placement in your mouth around eight to 12 weeks after your last tooth has been removed, with your gum tissue needing time to heal prior to installation.
Immediate dentures, however, can be positioned right after your teeth are removed. This option saves you from the inconvenience (and perhaps embarrassment) of being toothless during the healing period.
The specific process for your denture treatment and setup may vary depending on your unique situation. However, our dentist and team will guide you through every step to make sure you’re comfortable and informed.
In some cases, our dentist may need to remove your teeth and provide you with temporary dentures while permanent dentures are custom made. The laboratory will model the dentures based on the impression taken from your mouth. Our dentist will get feedback from you so that they can get a good idea of your desired tooth size, shape, and colour. Some patients may need to undergo oral surgery to correct any bony ridges if they are interfering with the stability of the denture. If you have any questions or need minor adjustment, don’t hesitate to mention it, that’s what we’re here for.
Our dentist has been proudly serving patients in the Melbourne area for years. Together with their highly experienced and caring staff, they’ll ensure that you get a perfect set of dentures. If you’d like to see if you are a candidate for dentures, contact us to schedule a FREE smile assessment. At that appointment, they will carefully listen to all your needs and work with you to devise the best oral health plan for your situation.
While many individuals have no problems speaking with dentures, some notice that pronouncing certain words may be slightly difficult immediately after getting new dentures. Try to practice the words that you struggle with. By practising saying them out loud, you’ll become accustomed to speaking with your new dentures quickly.
You might be asked to wear the device 24/7 — even during sleeping — for the first few days after receiving the dentures. Once all necessary adjustments have been made, you will generally remove your dentures before you go to bed. This allows your gum tissue to rest between use.
Eating food while wearing your new dentures may be a bit uncomfortable for the first few weeks, but after some practice, you’ll get used to it in no time. When first getting accustomed to your new set of teeth you may want to start with soft foods that are cut into small pieces. Chew at a slow pace and use both sides of your mouth as you adapt to using your new set of dentures. Slowly add in more foods until you’re able to return to your normal diet.
In no time you’ll be eating everything from crisp whole apples to steak with ease!
If you have been considering dentures, contact our office today to schedule a free consultation. If you decide to move forward with care, our dentist will perform a thorough examination (x-rays will be take at that time as well).
To get fitted for new dentures or adjust your current ones, call our office today to schedule an appointment or use our online appointment book. Our caring and dedicated staff will accommodate your schedule and book you in at a day and time that is convenient for you.
Call now or use our convenient online scheduler to book in your FREE smile assessment appointment.
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*Results may vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
