Dentures

Dentures don’t last forever. Typically, patients need new dentures every 4 to 6 years. During this time, we recommend you visit us every 6 to 12 months so we can check your dentures for any damage, check your oral health (and for any irritation on your gums) and possibly reline your dentures. A reline involves minor adjustments to the denture to make it fit better and feel more comfortable.

All dentures need replacing over time. Tell-tale signs include the denture no longer feeling comfortable in your mouth, difficulty talking or eating, discomfort or irritation of the gum tissue, visible damage or discolouration and the denture often falling out. These are all signs that the denture no longer fits well and needs replacing.

Clean your dentures, morning and night, with a mild liquid soap and denture brush or toothbrush. Additionally, clean your gums, tongue and any of your remaining teeth. Take your denture out at least once a day to rest your gums. Soak the denture in water or a mild denture-soaking solution overnight. Rinse the denture thoroughly before placing it back in your mouth.

The cost of dentures varies considerably, depending on the material and quality of the denture. Basic full dentures start at approximately $1200.

Determining the best dentures for you is a subjective question. It will depend on your needs, state of health and budget. However, generally speaking, implant-supported overdentures are considered the best type of dentures as the stability provided by the implant is unmatched (compared to traditional dentures that sit on the gumline).

A tooth extraction is where the dentist removes (or pulls) the tooth out of the jawbone, known as the alveolar bone.