Dentures are removable prosthetics that replace missing teeth. Dentures don’t just replace missing teeth: they are your key to confidence, a youthful smile, and enjoying your favorite foods.

You should typically replace your dentures every 5 to 10 years, but this can vary. It's essential to have regular dental check-ups because your mouth structure changes over time, which can cause dentures to become loose and require adjustments like a reline or full replacement. ​

We recommend cleaning your dentures at least twice a day. Take your dentures out and rinse them under running water after each meals. Brush the denture using a gentle denture cleanser and a soft toothbrush. Please do not use ordinary toothpaste – it’s too harsh and will scratch your dentures. Toothpaste will ultimately damage the denture and you will find that food and stains will be more likely to stick to your dentures.

Yes. If you have gaps then your other teeth will move to take up some of the space, so you could end up with crooked, tilted or rotated teeth - this could even affect your bite or result in your teeth becoming damaged and falling out faster.

We recommend using a small amount of dish washing liquid (detergent) and gently brush them with denture brush. Cleaning with tablets and powders are also good solutions to keep your dentures to clean.

* Do not use: very hot water, bleaches, methylated spirits, ordinary toothpaste, abrasive or strong chemicals to clean your dentures.

You may notice subtle differences in you speech, such as a heavy “S” or lisp. By reading out loud and regular speaking you will overcome this.

The lower denture has to contend with more tongue and muscle movements than the top denture, and the gums shrink more than the upper jaw. A lot of times this is due to lack of retention of the lower denture and can be corrected with relining the denture. If your mouth is suitable it may be worth considering implant-retained dentures, which are more secure. Talk to your dental prosthetist and your dentist for more information.

Sore spots may develop initially as the denture settles into place. The tissues of your mouth were not meant to have hard plastics resting on them. These sore spots can normally be relieved by the dental prosthetist with a simple adjustment. It is important that you do not attempt to adjust the dentures by yourself.

Taking your dentures out at night gives your gums a chance to rest. It also stops you from grinding on them, which can make them wear our more quickly. After cleaning your dentures, place them in water.

Before we can give you an accurate quote, we need to examine your dentures and oral cavity in person. This is why we offer a free, no obligation, initial consultation so that you can get the most precise price. In many cases, we will give you a range of options that vary in cost. We also can check amount of coverages with your private health funds, if eligible.