Dentures - Winslow Dental

Why choose dentures?

Provide a strong and stable solution for replacing single or multiple missing teeth
Highly natural-looking, able to blend seamlessly into your smile
Improve the way you eat, speak and smile
Support your facial shape and prevent premature sagging
Stop any remaining natural teeth from becoming misaligned

What is involved in having dentures made?

Making and fitting dentures can be quite an involved process so you may have to attend several appointments to ensure your final set of dentures are as secure and comfortable as possible.

After a comprehensive consultation, we take impressions of your mouth so a wax model can be produced and checked for fit, bite, and comfort. This is changed and adjusted until you and your dentist are both happy with the look and feel of your dentures.

Your final set of dentures will be manufactured in a laboratory by an expert technician. When they are ready, you will be invited in for a fitting. If you are having complete dentures, these will be fitted in the top or bottom of your mouth. This complete denture will consist of a gum coloured arch with a set of prosthetic teeth attached. Partial dentures will be used if you only have one or a few missing teeth and may be held in place with metal hooks attached to existing teeth.

It can take a little while to get used to your new dentures, so we will give you some tailored tips and advice to help. We will also arrange your review appointment.

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Frequently asked questions

: The duration of the treatment will vary depending on the complexity of each case. After the initial visit of examination and diagnosis, the subsequent visits will include taking impressions of the mouth, bite registration, try-in of the denture, fitting and review. Your dentist will give you a more accurate timescale at your initial appointment.
: Dentures are designed to be hard-wearing, but they will last longer if you treat them with care. Dentures should be removed before you go to bed so your gums can have a rest, but they must be stored in water or denture fluid as they could lose their shape if allowed to dry out.
: Clean your dentures with a toothbrush or a special denture brush and remember to keep your gums and any remaining teeth clean too. You will also need to attend regular check-ups so your dentist and hygienist can keep an eye on your oral health.
: It can take a little while to get used to your new dentures, especially if they are a complete set. They may feel odd at first and eating can be tricky, so it may be a good idea to start with softer foods and slowly introduce more challenging items. The amount of saliva in your mouth may increase, but this should soon improve as your mouth gets used to your replacement teeth.
: Your dentures should feel comfortable. You may experience some minor irritation at first, caused by surface irregularities or pressure spots on the denture-bearing areas. This is common, and can be relieved with some adjustments to the denture surface. If you find your dentures are very painful, stop wearing them and contact your dentist immediately.
: It’s best to avoid hard & chewy foods, as well as sticky or spicy foods and alcohol while your mouth is sore or healing. To get used to the feeling of dentures, you should try not to rush eating so you can focus on the eating process and take small bites or cut up your food into bite size pieces so less chewing is required.