Dental Dentures in Crawley

Treatment Steps

Making and fitting dentures can take several appointments to ensure the final set of dentures are a secure and comfy fit.

1. Following a comprehensive consultation involving x-rays and a full assessment, we take impressions of your mouth for the lab who will make the dentures.
2. When the dentures are ready, you will be invited in for a fitting.
3. If you are having complete dentures, these will be fitted in the top or bottom of your mouth. This complete denture will consist of a gum coloured arch with a set of prosthetic teeth attached. Partial dentures will be used if you only have one or a few missing teeth and may be held in place with metal hooks attached to existing teeth.
4. When you have tried out your dentures for a week or so, you will be invited back for a review appointment to check they still fit properly and remain fully functional.

After Fitting

Having dentures is a big change so can take a little while to get used to your new dentures, especially if they are a complete set. To help get used to eating, it’s best to start with softer foods and slowly introduce more challenging items. The amount of saliva in your mouth may increase, but this should soon improve as your mouth gets used to your replacement teeth. Reading aloud will help you to adjust to speaking with the dentures. If you are experiencing any sore spots in your mouth, the denture surface may need some adjustment.

Aftercare

Your dentist will talk through how best to care for your dentures. Dentures should be removed before you go to bed so your gums can have a rest, but they must be stored in water or denture fluid as they could lose their shape if allowed to dry out.

You’ll need to clean your dentures with a toothbrush or a special denture brush and remember to keep your gums and any remaining teeth clean too. You will also need to attend regular check-ups so your dentist and hygienist can keep an eye on your oral health.