Dentures

Dentures In Eastbourne

Individuals who experience missing or extracted teeth may benefit from wearing dentures, as natural tooth replacements for healthy oral function and improved appearance. Dentures are dental appliances that fit over the gums to replace missing teeth. They are usually manufactured from acrylic and metal and are made to look like your natural teeth.

As well as serving a cosmetic purpose, dentures can also provide a bit of extra structure to support any teeth that you still have. What’s more, they can also help you to live a more normal life, even if all of your teeth have been removed, as they can facilitate activities like chewing and talking.

Here at Odonti Dental, our team of dental professionals can work with you to fit a set of dentures and help you through the adaptation process. Dental practitioners can advise patients on teeth replacements and treatments according to their needs. Dentures give patients dental well-being while increasing self-image and confidence for a beautiful smile.

Flexible Dentures

Designed to adapt to gum and mouth shape, flexible dentures are comfortable to wear and do not require metal clasps or dental adhesives for secure positioning. Flexible dentures flex or suction perfectly into place and do not result in problems associated with traditional dentures. Even patients with irregular mouth shape may be suited to flexible dentures.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are easy to wear and patients soon adapt, bringing improved comfort when speaking and eating. Partial dentures can replace one or more missing teeth.

Acrylic Dentures

Acrylic dentures are considered a more affordable denture treatment option. They are able to replace one or multiple missing teeth. Acrylic dentures are an ideal solution when patients are vulnerable to further tooth loss or extraction, such as periodontal disease, as they can be added to or extended.

Getting used to your Dentures

Whether you have a complete or partial set of dentures. Many patients are likely to take a little bit of time to get used to wearing them – after all, adapting to dentures is a learned process, not something that will happen instinctively.

The first thing to remember is that your dentures should never make your mouth or gums sore. If you are experiencing pain, you’ll need to talk to your dental professional. However, you will also need to persevere through any mild discomfort – avoid taking the denture out unless it’s for a specific reason – and within a few days you should be getting used to it.

It’s also important to remember that with a complete denture, eating will be a different experience. You’ll no longer be able to take bites of food. Instead, chop or slice foods into sizes that can be easily chewed. Denture adhesives may make eating an easier process.

Careful maintenance is also important for dentures, and they should be cleaned daily to prevent staining and to clear away bacteria. If you have a partial denture, be sure to also brush and floss your natural teeth twice daily to keep them healthy.

For a full list of denture prices please visit our fees page. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.