Restore Your Brilliant Smile with Dentures and Partials

Yes! Dentures are crucial in supporting facial muscles, preventing the sunken appearance that often occurs after tooth loss. When teeth are missing, the jawbone gradually shrinks due to lack of stimulation, causing facial sagging and premature aging. Full and partial dentures restore this support by maintaining proper lip and cheek volume. Additionally, well-designed dentures enhance smile symmetry, bite alignment, and aesthetics. Custom-fitted dentures are crafted to complement a patient’s natural features, ensuring a comfortable and natural look.

Adjustment takes weeks to months. Initially, dentures may feel bulky, loose, or uncomfortable. Speaking and eating require practice, and minor irritation is common. Gradually increasing wear time and chewing soft foods helps adaptation. Saliva production may increase but resolves as the mouth adjusts. Speech exercises like reading aloud improve pronunciation.

Dentists recommend removing dentures overnight. Wearing them 24/7 puts pressure on gums, increasing the risk of sores, infections, and bone loss. Removing them allows tissues to rest and recover. Soaking dentures in a cleaning solution or water prevents bacteria and staining. If worn at night, maintaining hygiene and regular dental checks are essential. Sleeping without dentures also reduces the risk of oral infections, ensuring long-term comfort and function.

Dentures typically last between five to ten years, depending on wear and changes in the jawbone. Over time, the shape of the mouth and gums changes, causing dentures to become loose or uncomfortable. Patients may notice difficulty chewing, frequent sore spots, or a shifting fit, which indicates the need for an adjustment or replacement. Regular dental visits help monitor fit and function, ensuring timely repairs or relining when necessary. Using adhesives excessively to compensate for looseness is not a long-term solution.

Dentures restore chewing ability, but hard, sticky, or tough foods like nuts, raw vegetables, and steak can cause discomfort or dislodge them. Cutting food into small bites and chewing evenly prevents slipping. Avoid excessively hot foods, as dentures lack temperature sensitivity, increasing burn risk. Over time, patients can reintroduce tougher foods cautiously.

Partial dentures distribute bite pressure evenly, reducing strain on natural teeth. However, traditional dentures don’t prevent jawbone loss since they rest on gums without stimulating bone. Over time, missing teeth cause jawbone resorption, altering facial structure and denture fit. Implant-supported dentures stimulate the jawbone, preventing shrinkage and improving long-term stability.