Dentures For Comfort & Confidence

Your dentist will recommend the best option for your mouth, but the main types are:

• Full (complete) dentures - replace all the teeth in the upper or lower jaw and are held in place by suction and the shape of your gums.
• Partial acrylic dentures - a gum-coloured base carrying one or more teeth, usually held in place with small clasps around your natural teeth.
• Chrome cobalt dentures - a thin, strong metal framework that is often less bulky than acrylic, making it a popular choice for partial dentures.
• Valplast flexible dentures - made from a flexible, gum-coloured material that avoids visible metal clasps, for a more discreet partial denture.

It’s normal for new dentures to feel a little bulky or loose for the first few weeks while your mouth, tongue and cheek muscles adapt. You may produce more saliva than usual or notice a few sore spots - we can make small adjustments to ease these.

Start with soft foods cut into small pieces and try to chew on both sides at once. Reading aloud can help your speech settle more quickly. If anything still feels uncomfortable, please call us rather than putting up with it.

Clean your dentures every day with a soft brush and a denture cleaner rather than ordinary toothpaste, which can scratch, and rinse them after meals. Take them out at night unless your dentist advises otherwise, and keep them in water or a cleaning solution so they don’t dry out.

Keep up regular check-ups even if you have no natural teeth, so we can check your gums and the fit of your dentures and look for any signs of mouth cancer. Your gums and jawbone gradually change shape, so dentures may need adjusting, relining or replacing over time. We also offer professional denture cleaning, repairs and additions to existing dentures.