How Often Do I Need to Replace My Full Dentures?

Whether you are missing teeth due to age, injury, or oral disease, it is extremely important to get them replaced as soon as possible. Tooth replacement options such as partial/full dentures, or tooth implants, have many benefits, including the fact that they:

• Keep your gums and teeth healthy
• Help you speak clearly and chew easily
• Allow you to maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet
• Restore your youthful appearance 

Affordable Full/Partial Dentures in Calgary

At Future Smiles, we offer customized tooth replacement solutions because we know that dentures is not a one-size-fits all treatment. Our range of denture solutions include full/partial dentures, denture implants and flexible partials to suit all your individual denture needs.

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AFFORDABLE DENTURE SOLUTIONS IN CALGARY

How Long Do Full/Partial Dentures Last?

Many patients mistakenly believe that traditional full/partial dentures will last a lifetime, but in truth, even with the best of care, this tooth replacement option needs to be replaced every 5-7 years.

Why do complete dentures require replacing?

Today, complete dentures are more comfortable and durable than ever, but because your face, jaw, and tissue change over the years, they need to be replaced to adapt to these physical shifts.

Some signs which indicate that your complete denture needs to be checked for replacement include:

• Sore and irritated tissues
• Indigestion problems 
• Thinning lips, sagging mouth, or a change in facial features
• Loose dentures when you are speaking 
• Discolored dentures 
• Unpleasant mouth taste or bad breath  
• Headaches, neck, or ear pain 
• Bone loss

REMEMBER: These changes all happen very gradually and most are imperceptible to the wearer. Visiting your denturist regularly is therefore crucial to both your comfort and your oral health, as they can advise when your full denture needs replacing.

IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR DENTAL VISITS FOR DENTURE WEARERS

Dangers of Not Replacing Your Full/Partial Dentures

While it may seem like a hassle to visit your denturist and get your dentures replaced, it’s important to remember that failing to do so can have some serious and long-term oral health issues, including:

1. Fungal and bacterial infections. If a denture no longer fits properly, it can cause food to get stuck between the denture and gum, causing a fungal or bacterial infection. This can have some serious consequences such as bad breath, constant pain, and can affect the health of your whole body.
2. Gum and bone recession. Old dentures will cause constant irritation and inflammation, which may in turn lead to gum recession, causing bad breath and loss of tooth structure.
3. Problems with digestion. When your dentures are loose or old, they can make it very difficult to chew or eat certain foods, and can lead to digestive issues such as GERD, constipation, or gassiness. (Talk to your denturist about denture implants.)
4. Irritation caused by adhesives. As dentures get older, patients tend to use adhesives more often but using it too many times may lead to numbness and nerve pain in the long run.
5. Sores, blisters, and pain. Wearing old dentures will mean that your gums are constantly exposed to irritation. This will inevitably cause painful sores and blisters on your palate and gum, causing a lot of discomfort. 

Caring For Your Complete Dentures

Proper oral care is one of the biggest factors in keeping your dentures and your mouth in good shape. If you want to enhance the lifespan of your dentures, it’s important to:

• Brush them everyday with a soft-bristled toothbrush
• Soak them overnight in a denture solution recommended by your denturist
• Handle them with care (cleaning them over the sink to reduce the chances that they will fall and break)
• Rinse your complete/full dentures after every meal
• Visit your denturist for regular check-ups
• NEVER try to repair your dentures by yourself

Call Today

To find out more about our complete denture services including denture repairs, relines and rebase, contact our Calgary denture clinic at (403) 475-0016 or fill in our online contact form.