What are dentures?

Dentures, commonly known as false teeth are a removable missing teeth replacement appliance that can facilitate chewing and speaking when inserted onto the mouth. The hard and soft tissues in our oral cavity help the prosthetic device to stay place over the jaw.

What are the types of dentures we provide?

Whether you prefer dentures for full mouth reconstruction or replace a few missing teeth with existing natural teeth, we deliver what you want. The different types of denture teeth our dentists provide include:

• Complete dentures
• Partial dentures
• Immediate dentures
• Implant-supported dentures
• Overdentures
• Upper dentures
• Snap-in dentures

Will people know I wear dentures?

The denture set consists of teeth look-alikes made up of acrylic resin attached to a pink colored plastic framework that mimics gums. So, it does not look atypical or fake to anyone.

What are the benefits of having dentures?

Apart from restoring your beautiful smile and chewing forces, the denture teeth are quite advantageous with their benefits. The dentures

• are lightweight and natural
• can be removed when you want
• are easy to clean
• can fit inside your mouth without disturbing the tissues and nerves
• prevent the missing teeth side effects like sagging cheeks

How long do Dentures Last?

On average, a denture can last only for 7 to 10 years. After that tenure, you should reline or remade as the appliance and mouth undergo major changes with aging. Moreover, the denture teeth can wear away and stain easily than the natural teeth.

Such wear and tear, discoloration make the false teeth set ineffective and unappealing.

How should you care for your dentures?

Even the dentures have a limited life span, you should take care and clean them same as your natural teeth. Such denture care actions prevent infections occurring with dentures as well as extending their lifetime.

• Place your denture in water or a soaking solution when you remove the denture. You should not let your denture dry.
• Brush your dentures daily
• Use denture cleaning solutions to clean the fake teeth set
• Clean your gums and palate before wearing denture teeth.
• Don’t smoke while wearing dentures
• Get annual dental check-ups for your denture teeth.

Why do I have soreness in my mouth after wearing dentures?

Discomforts like pain, soreness is common until your mouth get adjust to the new device.

Another factor responsible for soreness is a yeast infection. It happens with poorly fitting dentures that rub the gums constantly and lead to inflammation in gums.

It might be a warning sign indicating you should get a new denture.

How much do denture teeth cost?

The dentures cost begins from INR 10,000 and the range varies with the number of missing teeth, type of framework used, and certain factors. Your dental insurance covers 50% of the cost.

How long does the denture making process take? 

Denture fabrication is relatively a long process and it takes around 3 to 4 weeks. In case of urgency or rush of our patients, we provide immediate dentures that can last for a few months.