Dentures are removable solutions for replacing missing teeth. Most people think of dentures as something that their parents or grandparents may wear. While full dentures can be a solution if you have no teeth, partial dentures are also a cost-effective option for replacing one or more missing teeth.
Full dentures
Because no teeth are left, full dentures use suction or various types of adhesive to remain in position. Alternatively, dental implants can also be placed and connected to the denture with clips or magnets as a more secure method of retention.
Partial dentures
When you are missing a single tooth or a few teeth, a partial denture is a cost-effective option. Partial dentures are “clipped” to the remaining adjacent teeth.
Denture check-ups
We recommend that you have your dentures checked on a regular basis. When you attend for your six month check-up, we will advise you if your dentures require any modifications such as relining. At the same time, please tell us if your dentures are causing you any problems or pain.
Dentures which do not fit correctly and go unchecked can cause serious problems. These include damage to your gums, as well as any remaining teeth, in the case of partial dentures. The latter could even result in the loss of teeth due to unforeseen forces arising from the ill-fitting denture. We offer denture repairs in our clinic.