Here at Dental Care Burlington, we are dedicated to helping our patients who have tooth loss restore function to their mouth and get back their confident smile.
A denture is a removable appliance, custom made to replace all your missing teeth. It is fabricated to closely resemble your natural teeth, restoring both function and esthetics.
The process of getting dentures typically requires multiple appointments and can take several weeks. It’s important to get highly accurate impressions and measurements so that the denture can be custom made to fit your mouth perfectly. You may have several try-in appointments to check for color, shape, and function. The final fit will be adjusted by your dentist.
You may experience some soreness, increased saliva, or difficulty with speaking or chewing. This will improve over time as your muscles and tissues get used to the appliance. Lower dentures can be uncomfortable because they don’t have suction like upper dentures do. The muscles in the lower jaw and cheek can push the denture out of place, dislodging it, and the tongue may take some time to get used to it.
We will go over the proper care and cleaning of your new appliance and address any issues during your regular visits so you are getting the most out of your new denture. It’s important to wear the denture as instructed so that your mouth can adapt to the appliance.
Dentures are made with durable materials and can last years. At times, they may have to repaired, refit, or adjusted.
If you have any questions about lower dentures or would like to schedule an appointment, don’t hesitate to contact us today at (360) 755-0057.