Dentures – new beginnings?

Just like having your car serviced once a year, you should have your dentures seen to as well!

Are you satisfied with the look and performance of your dentures? Does your mouth sag and does it hurt while eating; should you be doing something about it?

The seating platform of your dentures will change with time. The underlying bone shrinks and as a result, dentures that once fitted well, now present with gaps under them where food and buildup will gather. Enough change can occur over a period of 12 to 18 months to warrant a check up on the fit of your dentures. Just like having your car serviced once a year, you should have your dentures seen to as well!

At such a maintenance visit, dentures can be cleaned and rejuvenated, making them look new and perform as expected. The fitting surfaces get addressed and gaps between the gum and denture will be filled with new material. This would make the dentures fit snug and feel comfortable again. This procedure is referred to as a reline.

In some instances, dentures with too much wear will have to be replaced. This will give you the opportunity to choose the level of quality of materials to be used, as well as the degree of authenticity of the finish. After all, you don’t want to appear to be wearing dentures, do you?

Generally speaking, base-line dentures do look false. Spending a little extra can remedy this. Opting for higher quality denture teeth will undeniably improve the outcome, as the dentures will appear more life-like. If possible, combine this with a natural looking set-up of the teeth. It will make a significant difference to your total appearance. If you then add some gum sculpting to the denture, even those with a trained eye, won’t pick up the fact that you are wearing dentures!

Thorough impression taking and accurate bite registration will further enhance and add to the positive outcome of a good set of dentures.

Hein Swanevelder, owner and dedicated Clinical Dental Technician, specialises in crafting dentures of exceptional quality. He has a long history of satisfied discerning patients. Discuss your denture issues by contacting him on 528 0102 to set up a free noobligation appointment.

The clinic has level access and is situated at 111 St Johns Road, Meadowbank.

Parking is available on site.