Loose dentures causing frustration in Thornton Heath?

Modern dentures are crafted to mimic natural teeth and gums, so most people won’t notice you’re wearing them.

It can take some time to get used to speaking and eating with dentures, but most people adapt quickly.

With well-fitted dentures you can enjoy most foods. Implant-retained dentures provide even more stability.

Over time your gums and bone change shape; dentures may need adjusting or replacing to ensure comfort and fit.

Your bone health and general oral condition determine suitability. We’ll assess this at your consultation.

Dentures are designed in a dental lab based on accurate impressions of your gums and any remaining teeth. They fit snugly and can be removed for cleaning.

You may need time to adjust to speaking and eating. Keeping your dentures and mouth clean helps avoid bad breath, tooth decay and gum problems. We’ll show you how to care for them properly.

If you have a few or all of your teeth missing, one solution is to have a denture.

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A denture is made from hard-wearing material that mimics the look of teeth and gums to give your mouth a natural appearance. After impressions are taken, a denture is designed in a dental laboratory. Dentures are made to fit snugly on your gums and you will be able to remove them for cleaning.

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When you wear a denture for the first time it may take some getting used to when speaking, eating or chewing. It is important that you take extra care when conducting your hygiene regime so that you can avoid bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease. The hygienist will be able to show you how to best take care of your denture and gums and will tell you about specialised brushes you can use to do this.

• A solution to replacing several missing teeth.
• Designed to give you a natural-looking smile.

If you have loose or ill-fitting dentures, your ability to eat and speak may become affected. Due to advances in dentistry, there is now a procedure whereby your denture can be fixed to your jaw with dental implants. This treatment, known as implant overdentures or denture stabilisation, offers patients with dentures a more permanent solution and can improve quality of life significantly. You will be able to enjoy your favourite foods again and feel comfortable smiling, safe in the knowledge that your dentures are staying put.

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Here is how it works:

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• You will require surgery to have the implants placed into your jaw.
• Once the implants have integrated with the bone and surrounding tissues for a period of time, your dentures are placed on top of the implants through a range of special fixtures.
• This means your dentures can still be removed for cleaning, but will stay put once in place.
• Enjoy a natural-looking smile and improved confidence in public.
• Experience less irritation of your gums caused by dentures and you don't need to take your teeth out at night.
• You can eat, chew and bite without your dentures falling out or having to stick to a soft food diet for the rest of your life.