Frequently Asked Questions
How long will my dentures last?
Why are my dentures becoming loose?
Your gum tissue and jaw bone shrink with time. This causes the denture to become loose resulting in a poor fit. A visit to your denturist for an oral health examination will determine the cause of your ill-fitting dentures.
Why is there such a range of cost?
How long will the implants for my (Dentures Over Implants) last?
» Your general health
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Some parts of the implants may need replacing with time because of wear or deterioration. The dentures themselves should be replaced every 5 years and relined every 2 years.
I had immediate dentures made a week ago. I seem to be having some difficulties getting use to my new dentures. Is this normal?
Learning to chew satisfactorily with new immediate dentures may take weeks to months depending on several factors and may vary greatly from one person to another. The tongue, cheek, and lip muscles must be TRAINED to keep the dentures in place during chewing and speaking. Please be sure to ask your Denturist what YOU can expect.
The successful use of your dentures depends on you and the effort you put forth to master them. To learn to eat with your new teeth will take PRACTICE, PATIENCE and DETERMINATION.
Start with SOFT foods CUTTING everything into small pieces rather than trying to bite with your front teeth as this will dislodge the denture. THICKNESS in your speech and perhaps a LISP are also common symptoms which will usually correct itself in a short period of time. SORE spots may also develop and these can be easily relieved by your denturist.
Hundreds of thousands of people wear dentures with ease and in time you too will feel comfortable, secure and successful in wearing your dentures.
There is not a removable prosthesis made for the mouth that is permanent. The mouth is constantly changing. On average a partial or a denture may be expected to last about 5 years.
