Denture Treatment

Before commencing any denture treatment, our dentists at Allsmiles Dental Care will first assess your gums and dentition to ensure that they are healthy and ready for dentures.

If there are any pre-existing problems that may affect your future dentures (such as gum disease, shaky teeth or tooth decay), it is important that we first deal with them before starting any denture treatment.

In the event that you need tooth extractions, it is best that we wait at least 3 months for the wound to stabilize before taking any impressions or records for your denture.

The entire process of denture fabrication can take a few visits (ranging from 2 to 5 visits depending on the complexity of the case).

This process typically involves taking records and measurements of your teeth and how you bite in order for the dental laboratory to accurately construct a set of dentures that are customized to your mouth.

For cases that are more complex or aesthetically sensitive, some visits will involve us trying in a mock setup of the denture to better gauge and assess the case. This visit allows us to see what the dentures will look like, adjust them for size and get the laboratory to make any final adjustments.

Once the dentures have been fabricated, we will need to carry out some minor adjustments to allow the new denture to be properly seated in. Over the next few days or even weeks, you may need to come back for some easing or adjustment especially as you get used to the new dentures.

You have just received a new appliance, which will require a period of adjustment. First-time denture patients may require several weeks to get used to their new appliance. Normal functions like talking and chewing with the denture may be difficult at first. For the first few days, you should try to wear your denture as long as possible.

Do note that some degree of discomfort or pain is expected when wearing a new set of dentures. If this pain for discomfort lasts more than 2 to 3 days or ulcers have started to form, please inform us so that we can make the necessary adjustments for you.

In general, the less natural teeth you have to support your dentures, the more pressure and stress your gums will experience from your dentures which in turn leads to a high likelihood of discomfort and pain from your dentures.

You may also experience a slight speech difficulty or lisping at first. Reading out loud will help with learning to speak more comfortably with the denture.
You may notice an increase in saliva flow at first while wearing your new denture this is normal and will decrease in a few days after wearing your denture.

Dentures do not have the same chewing efficiency as natural teeth and may affect your taste of food. Always chew your food on both sides to keep your denture balanced and to prevent any rocking. We suggest you start chewing with small bites of soft foods at first.

Do not wear your dentures to sleep. Taking your dentures out at night is generally recommended. It gives your gums a chance to breathe and helps prevent denture stomatitis.

It will also help reduce wear on them caused by clenching and grinding and this can prevent fractures from happening.