General Dentistry

White Fillings | Inlays and Onlays | Root canal treatments | Extractions | Dentures

Dentures remain a popular tooth replacement solution. Several appointments will be required to ensure your dentures fit comfortably and are stable. Dentures can be made entirely from acrylic or acrylic fused with a metal base to provide you with additional support. A partial denture is to replaces a few missing teeth either adjacent to each other or missing in various positions. A full denture is used to replace an entire upper or lower arch, or both.

It is important to remove your denture at night to enable your gums to rest after they have supported your dentures all day and during meals. Placing your dentures in a glass of water or a denture solution will prevent them from drying out, which can cause them to change shape and affect their fit, stability and comfort.

When you have teeth missing, the contour of your gums can change. Therefore you will occasionally require the base of your denture to be relined to keep it fitting securely and comfortably with your gum-line. Also mouth cancers can occur under your dentures and may go undiagnosed for some time. Attending regular dental check-ups at Bright Star Dental Centre can ensure your mouth remains in perfect oral health.