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How long will dentures last?
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Between 5 and 7 years. Just like natural teeth, dentures wear down and stain with age.
Your mouth is constantly changing. To make sure your dentures fit properly, they will need adjustments from time to time. We suggest seeing your dentist yearly for a denture check-up. You should always notify your dentist at the first sign of irritation, no matter how minor it may seem. Your health and comfort are important.
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How will dentures affect my eating?
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Adjusting to dentures takes time and patience, but you'll get used dto them before you know it. We will be happy to help you work through any problems and explain the best ways to get used to biting and chewing with your new dentures.
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How quickly will I adjust to dentures?
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Dentures may feel strange at first. They may seem too big, and you may notice an increase in saliva. This is normal. Once your facial muscles and oral tissues adapt, your dentures should feel very comfortable. Some people adjust to dentures in a week, while others take longer.
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Should I take my teeth out at night?
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It is advisable to take your teeth out at night as this gives your gums a chance to recover and
rest. Your denture is basically plastic and has absorbent properties so it will soak up the
bacteria in your mouth. Whilst you may be advised to wear your new denture almost constantly
during the first two week sit is considered best practice to remove it at night. Research has
shown that removing the denture for atleast eight hours during a 24 hour period allows the
gum tissue to rest and the roof of your mouth to breathe and allows normal stimulation and
cleansing by the tongue and saliva. This helps maintain healthy gums.
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What is the best way to clean my dentures?
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Get a good brush, the ones specially designed for dentures are best. To be effective your
Toothbrush needs to be changed every 3‐6months or when the bristles become splayed out.
Brush the polished side and the area that fits against your gums, paying particular attention to
all those spaces between the teeth and other hard to reach parts. Denture cream and toothpaste are also good. Toothpaste can be a little abrasive but generally with dentures made from modern acrylics and brushed gently with a soft brush, it does little damage. Denture soak tablets can work well, but they do have a tendency to bleach the colour from the acrylic, so please ensure you read the instructions carefully.
There are ultra sonic cleaners on the market that will help with cleaning your denture. They
work by causing little shock waves that disturb and remove any debris and you can use your
usual denture cleaner with them.
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