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Dentures

Used to replace missing teeth, a denture is usually made of acrylic or a combination of acrylic and metal. A partial denture is fitted to replace some missing teeth whilst a complete denture is indicated when all natural teeth are missing. A good set of dentures helps you to eat, speak, function, and often improves a person’s appearance.

What to expect?

Just like wearing a new pair of shoes it can take some time to get used to the feel of your new dentures. In most cases after a few weeks the denture will feel like a natural part of your mouth.

Useful suggestions to help you to adapt to the new dentures:

Increased salivary flow – You may experience an increase in salivary flow when the dentures are first inserted. This is a natural response of the salivary glands that will return to normal after a few weeks.

Speech – New dentures may alter your speech initially. This problem rarely persists beyond two weeks.

Sore spots – Minor irritation caused by surface irregularities or pressure spots on the denture-bearing areas are quite common. Your dentist will relieve the discomfort by adjusting the denture surface.