Dentures Treatment

There are two types of dentures - complete and partial. As the name suggests, the dentures that replace all the teeth are known as complete dentures and they rest on the gums that cover the jawbones. The dentures that replace some but not all of the teeth are known as partial dentures.

Denture fees depend on various factors, including the complexity of your treatment and the time required to complete the treatment. At Smile Circle we offer interest-free financial assistance based on the timeline and overall cost of the treatment. We suggest that you meet the Smile Circle Dentist to discuss the care you may need.

Yes, you may wear your dentures at night but they should be removed as this will give your gums and bone a chance to relax from the pressure of the dentures during the day.

Most patients need to learn how to use dentures properly and as a result, it takes a little time to get used to them. After a while, you should be able to eat fairly normally, but it may take more time to get comfortable with harder foods or sticky foods. Please note that dentures and chewing gum do not usually work well together. The gum typically sticks to the acrylic plastic in the denture and may break a seal which may loosen them as a result.

Initially, it’s normal to experience minor irritation and discomfort. However, over time your gums will get accustomed to the dentures. A regular visit to your Smile Circle Dentist to adjust the dentures as you go through the normal healing process is recommended.

If your dentures no longer fit well, you may need to have a procedure done to refit the base of the denture, called a “reline". Your Smile Circle Dentist will check and confirm if the process is required or not.

“Permanent dentures” are retained by screws or dental cement onto dental implants and are clipped on over the implants. Typically, the soreness should be resolved within two weeks if it persists, likely something in the denture needs to be adjusted.

Yes, it is possible to have your teeth removed and dentures put in the same day. These dentures are called immediate dentures and you should talk to your Smile Circle Dentist to evaluate if that treatment is the best for you.

You must contact the Smile Circle Dentist to understand the reason as it may vary in every case. Usually, the lower denture is much less stable than the upper denture. This is due to the shape of the gums on the lower ridge and the movement of the denture caused by the tongue.

The Smile Circle Dentists are highly trained in matching the closest colour and shade of your natural teeth. You must set the expectation at the consultation stage and approve the treatment once you are convinced.

Research shows that once the teeth are removed, the jaw bone shrinks and changes shape. Typically, dentures should be checked every year, and often they should be remade when they lose their fit and are loose in your mouth after 5-10 years of use. By using dental adhesive, you may have masked the loose fit of your dentures. Even though you have adapted to these dentures, you are not receiving the function and appearance you deserve.

Your dentures may be ill-fitting or the position of the implants may not be the most favourable. Usually, this can be resolved by improving the fit of the denture or by adding (more) implants. Your Smile Circle Dentist can help you in resolving this.

If you are using your denture adhesive correctly, there should not be a lot of adhesive left on your gums and palate when you remove your denture. Patients use a variety of methods to remove the adhesive: a piece of gauze, a tissue, a damp washcloth, or a wet toothbrush. Use no more than three or four pea-sized dabs of adhesive on each denture