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A removable
denture replaces missing teeth. ‘Partial’
dentures replace a few missing teeth and ‘full’
dentures are needed if all the natural teeth are
missing. Dentures are made of plastic
and sometimes metal as well to make them strong
and less bulky.
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The dentist may want to see you again
fairly soon to see how you are getting on with the
denture. If there are problems, they
can make small adjustments. Dentists
call this ‘easing’ your dentures.
What
are the benefits?
If you have lost some teeth, dentures can improve
the way you look, bite, chew and speak.
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- They are custom-made to match your mouth and
can be made to look as natural as possible.
- You will be able to chew more efficiently.
- The teeth that are left are protected from
wear and tear. Without dentures,
the natural teeth may move or tilt, stopping
your teeth biting together properly.
- Dentures can be fitted straight after teeth
have been taken out so that nobody will know
that you have had a tooth out. These
are called ‘immediate’ dentures.
What are the potential problems?
Dentures will never feel like your own
teeth and it can take time to get used to
them. If you haven’t had a denture
before, the dentist will want to explain
the difficulties of wearing dentures, as
well as the benefits and how you should
look after your new dentures and the teeth
you have left. |
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Last Updated
October 10, 2003
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