Dentures in London

Complete dentures and partial dentures are the two main types of dentures used UK-wide.

These include:

• Conventional dentures – placed in your mouth after teeth are removed and the gums have healed.

• Immediate dentures – inserted on the same day that teeth are removed, providing immediate functionality.
• Overdenture – designed to fit over the top of your natural tooth roots, this removable denture allows for some of your own teeth to be saved, using the roots as support anchors.
• Implant-retained dentures – attached to dental implants, these provide better stability than traditional dentures and help restore a natural-looking smile. Offering a fixed solution, you can eat, speak, and smile without worrying about your denture slipping or falling out.

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Your dentures will need to be cleaned every day using a soft toothbrush and denture paste – normal toothpaste will not be suitable. The use of an over-the-counter denture cleanser will help to reduce stubborn stains from occurring – this can be done at night while you’re sleeping.

Toothpaste is specially designed for use on teeth and is formulated using chemicals and materials that enamel is strong enough to withstand. As the material used to create dentures is weaker (though still very durable), there is a chance that regular toothpaste will scratch the surfaces.

Although you can sleep in your dentures, it is advised that you remove them at night to help relieve the pressure on your gums. If you do decide to sleep in your dentures it’s important that you find some time during the day to give them a proper clean, as well as the rest of your mouth.

If your dentures break you’ll need to have them replaced or repaired. You should contact your dentist and schedule an appointment so you can arrange the next steps.

Properly fitted dentures should feel comfy, secure, and snug, allowing you to eat, speak, smile, and laugh without pain, discomfort, or movement.

If your dentures feel loose, you should schedule an appointment with your dentist, who will investigate the cause.

If your dentures have become loose over time, it could be the case that the bone beneath the gum has naturally shrunk, or the attachment parts have worn down. Your dentist or prosthodontist will advise the best course of action.