Dentures are a time-tested and reliable way of replacing missing teeth. Crowns, bridges and dental implants are also effective ways to replace missing teeth. We can cater for your denture needs including fabrication of new dentures, denture repair and maintenance.
Risks and consequences may apply to any treatment. Always seek a second opinion when considering complex treatment. Quotations can only be given after assessment. Due to the differing materials and designs dentures can have, we cannot give quotations over the phone.
Dentures are safe to use and require minimal preparation of teeth for fabrication. They are still a durable and excellent way to replace multiple teeth. There are still very few successfully tested methods to replace whole arches of teeth aside from full dentures. We are able to use all sorts of denture materials, from acrylic matching the colour of your gums and teeth, strong and long-lasting cobalt-chrome and even flexible and highly aesthetic Valplast™. We’ll carefully advise you on the best material suited to your needs and we’ll design a comfortable and stable denture tailored to your teeth and gums.
Note the differing appearance of the tooth clasps present on the same denture
Often dentures require adjustments and repair after long-term use. We can do arrange quick relining of your dentures and some denture repairs may be done on the same day. Our care extends beyond the clinic as we’ll advise you how to keep your dentures clean. Visit our informative blog for further information regarding proper denture care.
The 3 main types of dentures – variations in design and material used are possible
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Marsfield Dental Care provides full dentures, which replace all teeth in an arch, and partial dentures, which fill gaps while natural teeth remain.
Materials include acrylic, cobalt-chrome for a thinner and more rigid partial denture, and Valplast, a flexible material that can use tooth-coloured rather than metal clasps.
Which suits you depends on how many teeth are missing, where they are, the health of your remaining teeth and gums, your bite and your budget.
Dentures in Sydney are one option among several for replacing missing teeth. Bridges and implants are alternatives with different costs, timeframes and requirements, and we will set out the trade-offs before you decide.
Expect an adjustment period of several weeks.
New dentures commonly feel bulky at first, and increased saliva, altered speech and difficulty with certain foods are normal early on.
Start with soft food cut small, chew on both sides evenly, and practise reading aloud to help speech settle.
Sore spots are common in the first weeks and are usually resolved with a small adjustment. Do not try to adjust a denture yourself, as this can ruin the fit.
Marsfield Dental Care includes three months of free adjustments for dentures made at the practice, which covers most of this settling-in period.
Persistent pain, or a denture that will not stay in place, should always be reviewed.
Remove and rinse dentures after eating. Brush them daily with a soft denture brush and a denture cleaner or mild soap, not regular toothpaste, which is abrasive enough to scratch the surface and hold stain.
Clean over a folded towel or a basin of water, so a dropped denture is less likely to break.
Leave dentures out overnight where possible, stored in water or a denture solution so they do not dry out and distort.
Brush your gums, tongue and palate each morning, and clean any remaining natural teeth as normal.
Keep attending check-ups even with full dentures, as the examination includes screening the soft tissues for oral cancer.
Yes. The jawbone gradually resorbs after teeth are lost, so a denture that fitted well initially becomes loose over time.
Relining resurfaces the fitting side of the denture to match the changed gum shape, and is generally needed every few years. A full replacement is usually needed at longer intervals, as the teeth wear and the base ages.
A loose denture is not simply an inconvenience: it can cause ulcers, accelerate bone loss and make eating difficult.
Repairs to cracked or broken dentures can sometimes be completed the same day. Relines and repairs for dentures in Sydney are quoted after the denture is assessed.
If your denture has started to move, click or rub, have it assessed rather than relying on adhesive.
There is no single answer, as it depends on your bone volume, gum health, general health, how many teeth are missing, and your priorities on cost and timeframe.
Dentures are removable, need no surgery, can usually be made in a few weeks, and are generally the lower-cost option.
Implants are fixed, do not rely on clasps or suction, and help preserve jawbone, but require surgery, take three to six months, cost more, and are not suitable for everyone.
Implant-retained options sit between the two.
The right comparison is made after an examination and X-rays, with a written plan for each option so you can weigh them properly.
