Paul talks about Living with Dentures

Will I still need to visit the dentist and how often?

A denture wearer should always visit a dental professional, their dentist or a clinical dental technician if they have full dentures, at least once every two years or if they can, once every year just to check their underlying tissues, not only their dentures. Their dentures may be new and clean, and they may be very happy with them, but it’s all the associated areas around the denture that need to be looked at.

How often might my dentures need replacing?

Dentures can last many, many years, some patients prefer their dentures to be replaced every 3-5 years just to get the maximum fit.

How can I prevent further tooth loss?

Denture wearers can prevent further tooth loss by visiting their dentist on a regular basis every six months, and if they have any problems with their teeth, they’ll be seen to before the tooth gets to the stage where it would be lost.

Are there any steps patients can take to make them feel more confident about dentures?

The main step is to have the dentures regularly checked, regularly cleaned and also to use a fixative as well, a fixative can help to give the patient the confidence.