A denture is a removable prosthetic device used to replace missing teeth and associated gum loss.
Dentures
Dentures are also known as false teeth or plates and can be either partial (replacing one or more teeth) or full (replacing all teeth in one jaw or both jaws).
Dental implants are a permanent and long-term alternative to dentures and have been used since the mid-1960s to replace missing teeth. They look, feel and function like your own teeth.
Your clinician will advise which option will be best for you based on the health of your existing teeth and jaw, your budget and your preference.
To explore your options for replacing missing teeth, call Smile Solutions on 13 13 96 to make a dental appointment. Depending on your particular needs, you general dentist may refer you to a periodontist; a prosthodontist; or an oral & maxillofacial surgeon if you are a candidate for dental implants.
Book a complimentary consultation
Your initial complimentary appointment will be with an experienced registered dentist, not a sales person without any formal qualification in dentistry.
Please note this appointment is a discussion only and does not include a check-up, x-rays, scans or any other clinical treatment. A $50 refundable deposit is required to secure the appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do dentures last?
Dentures should be replaced at least every five to seven years. Prosthetic teeth will wear down with daily use, affecting eating after this period of time.
Moreover, there can be changes to the gums, lips and cheeks over time (especially in women) and this becomes particularly noticeable after five years with the same denture.
We recommend that dentures be refitted and relined periodically throughout their life to counteract shrinkage of the gums, which will loosen their fit.
How often should I clean my dentures?
Caring for your dentures will need to become part of your daily routine – just like cleaning your natural teeth.
Patients should remove their dentures at night and store them in water or a denture cleaning agent. After overnight storage, clean your dentures each morning with a denture brush and denture cleaner. Specialty denture brushes and nightly cleaning agents can be bought at pharmacies and most supermarkets. Do not place the dentures in boiling water as this may cause permanent distortion of the acrylic material.
Some patients are prone to calculus build-up and should have an annual clean and polish of their dentures by the dentist – in the same way you would have your natural teeth cleaned and checked on a regular basis.
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