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Dentures

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(03) 9749 1178

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1/483 Sayers Road, Hoppers Crossing, VIC 3029

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If you are planning to get dentures to replace your missing teeth, you might have a few questions in mind.

Here are the things you need to learn about dentures as tooth restorations. At Sayers Dental Aesthetics & Implants, we will help you find the answers to all your questions about dentures and to find out whether dentures might be the best choice for you.

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Dentures are removable restorations for missing teeth and supporting tissues. There are two kinds of dentures – complete and partial dentures.

Complete dentures are used when all your teeth need to be replaced, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.

The Denture-Making Procedure

Fabricating dentures typically takes a few weeks and several appointments.

Once your Hoppers Crossing dentist decides what type of restoration is best for you, here are the typical treatment steps:

  1. Make impressions of your jaw and take assessments of how your jaws relate to one another and how much space is between them.
  2. Cast models, wax forms, and/or patterns in the exact form and position of the denture. Before casting the final denture, you will try this model many times, and the denture will be evaluated for colour, shape, and fit.
  3. Make a final denture.
  4. Adjustments will be made as needed.

New dentures may feel a little weird or uncomfortable for a time until the facial muscles, and tongue gets used to them, and you get comfortable wearing and removing them.

Also, it is normal for minor discomfort, soreness, and for an increase of saliva flow when you first wear them, but these problems will lessen as your mouth adjusts.

Taking Care of your Dentures at Home

In cleaning your dentures, you should:

  • Wash your dentures using fluoride toothpaste or mild soap and water before submerging them on cleaning solutions.
  • Soak them in denture-cleaning solutions to remove stains and bacteria.
  • Brush (but don’t scrub!) them again as you would do to your normal teeth.

Dentures may break if dropped when removed, so you should clean them in a bowl with water, or something soft like a clean towel.

Always remove your dentures before sleeping to avoid damaging and dislodging them, and to give your gums some time to “breathe”. Soak your dentures in warm, but not hot, water to keep them from drying out and becoming misshapen. Only use a denture-soaking solution if your dentures do not include metal components, as the solution can tarnish the metal.

Dentures in Hoppers Crossing

If you have one or more teeth that are worn, damaged, or compromised by a cavity, then we can fix it with a custom-made, lifelike dental restoration.

Dentures in Hoppers Crossing

For dental crowns and bridges in Hoppers Crossing, call us on (03) 9749 1178 or request your appointment online.

We are located at 483 Sayers Road in Hoppers Crossing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wearing dentures, does it hurt?

It’s normal to feel minor irritation and discomfort, which should fade as your mouth gets used to wearing them.

Can I wear dentures when sleeping?

Yes, you can wear them even when you are sleeping, but it is best that they are removed. Removing your dentures will allow your gums and bone time to rest from the bite pressure during the day.

Can I eat normally while I have my dentures on?

Most people need to know how to use dentures effectively, and as a result, it takes a short period to get used to them. After some time, you should be able to eat normally.

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CONTACT INFO

Sayers Dental Aesthetics & Implants

Address: 1/483 Sayers Rd, Hoppers Crossing, VIC 3029, Australia

Phone: (03) 9749 1178

Email: admin@sayersdental.com.au

OPENING HOURS

Monday: Closed

Tue - Wed - Thu: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

PARKING/PUBLIC TRANSPORT

There is ample free car parking onsite

LOCATION

Sayers Dental Aesthetics & Implants is located in Hoppers Crossing, only a few min away from Thomas Carr College.