Yes, most people who get immediate dentures find them satisfactory. But they may need to be modified after a brief time.

It's not too hard to talk with partial dentures in if they are fitted well. Although you may have some difficulty with full dentures. A slight lisping is likely during the initial days, but you will get comfortable very soon.

Full dentures are not the same as your original teeth, hence it will feel like a foreign object, and that will be irritating at first. Initially, soft foods will be best suited. Once you get used to these, you will be able to gradually start your normal meals. And soon you can eat crunchy and hard foodstuffs like your favourite cookie.

You should keep your dentures clean to avoid having fungal growth. You can clean them thoroughly at least once a day, and after eating if you need to. Our dentists will provide a thorough explanation of the same.

It's fine to wear them overnight occasionally, like when staying with family or friends. But it is best to take them out for sleeping to relieve the pressure on your gums and bones.

Dentures can be broken, but they are quite tough. Dentures can break if they are particularly old or, if dropped, they can sustain damage or break in half. If it is minor to moderate damage, it can be repaired. If your denture breaks, contact us right away. But if the damage is beyond repair, a new set of dentures might be needed.

Dentures are made of acrylic resin, which means they will need to be replaced in 5-8 years. As you age, your dentures may need to be realigned with the changing shape of your mouth.

New dentures need to fit well. Even if they do, you need some time to adjust to them. Dentures need about five to eight hours to settle into your mouth after the fitting. The gums need some time to adjust to the appliance in your mouth. The time frame differs from person to person.

An overdenture is a removable denture that fits over a small number of remaining natural teeth or implants. For an overdenture, the natural teeth are prepared first to provide stability and support for the denture.

New dentures may feel uncomfortable and awkward for a few weeks. You may experience minor soreness or irritation. But these problems will diminish and they will become more comfortable as your mouth gets used to them. If these problems persist, talk with us.

Dentures can give you a brand-new smile and improve the appearance of your face and profile. This is where the try-in is critical so you can see yourself in the mirror before the denture is finished and make sure you like the look of your new dentures.