Specialist prosthodontics for comfortable, highly aesthetic dentures in Merseyside, The Wirral, Cheshire and North Wales
Our team includes a specialist prosthodontist who can fit partial or full dentures in Merseyside if you are missing teeth. A denture is a device that replaces missing teeth by fitting snugly over your gums and preventing any problems that missing teeth can cause – such as difficulty eating and talking, unwanted movement of your existing teeth, and facial sagging. The cleaning of dentures is different from that of crowns and bridges because they must be removed each day. Occasionally, dental implants can be used to anchor dentures permanently.
Dentures in Merseyside: A comprehensive range of options
You may need a complete denture or a partial denture depending on the number of teeth you are missing. Your treatment plan will be explained to you and you will have time to read it before you decide to proceed.
Complete denture
This replaces all your upper and lower teeth, and fits over your gums and jawbone.
Partial denture
Traditionally, this is used to replace one or a few decayed or missing teeth. False teeth are attached to a plastic or metal plate, and metal clasps clip onto nearby natural teeth.
Implant-retained denture
Using a minimal amount of dental implants (four or six per arch), we will be able to permanently attach a full arch so that you will never have to worry about slippage or the loss of support for your jawbone.
FAQs
Dentures are the most cost-effective solution to missing teeth and will enable you to eat and speak with confidence.
Dentures are custom-made in a dental lab, using your dental impressions to get the exact fit. A trial denture is usually made to check the fit before the final, permanent version is made.
A partial denture fills the gap left behind by one or more missing teeth, and clips to your existing teeth. It can be easily unclipped and removed for cleaning. A full or complete denture is used when all the upper or lower teeth are missing, and fits snugly over your gums. It must be removed daily for cleaning.
Dentures can feel strange to begin with but most patients grow accustomed to them very quickly. As well as getting used to wearing them, you’ll also need to start a strict routine for cleaning them every morning and night; neglected dentures can cause a number of dental problems, from bad breath and oral thrush to gum disease and tooth decay.
Clean them as you would your normal teeth – once in the morning and once at night. The routine requires you to brush them with toothpaste or soapy water, soak them with soluble denture-cleaning tablets to remove stains and bacteria, then brush again. If you’re taking your dentures out to sleep, keep them moist to stop them from drying out and changing shape. You’ll need to visit the dentist regularly to make sure your dentures are fitting and functioning correctly.