Dentures Epping - Natural-looking False Teeth in Essex

Stable and natural-looking replacement teeth

Dentures are removable replacement teeth that can restore your smile and significantly improve your quality of life. Not only do they enhance your ability to chew and speak clearly, they also help maintain your facial structure, preventing sagging in the cheeks and lips.

Whether you need a partial denture to replace a few missing teeth or full dentures for a complete arch, we can help you find the best solution to restore your smile and confidence.

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Why choose dentures?

A strong and stable option for replacing missing teeth
Custom-made to look just like natural teeth
Provide crucial support for your facial structure
Partial dentures keep existing natural teeth in proper alignment

Different types of dentures at Bright Dental Care

Flexible dentures

Valplast flexible dentures offer exceptional comfort thanks to their thin and lightweight design, which allows for easy tongue movement and minimal pressure on the gums. They are highly natural-looking, blending seamlessly with your mouth. The flexible nylon material is very durable, and makes talking and eating easy.

Cobalt chrome dentures

Strong and secure cobalt chrome dentures are close-fitting and lightweight. They can be made to ensure they don’t cover the roof of your mouth, reducing gagging and improving comfort. Although the base is metal, the denture teeth are made from acrylic to ensure a natural appearance.

Implant-retained dentures

Strategically-placed dental implants can be used to stabilise removable dentures that may have become loose or uncomfortable. Implant dentures use clip attachments to ensure a secure fit and allow easy removal for cleaning and maintenance. Typically, two or more implants are used for the best results.

What does the denture process involve?

Making and fitting dentures can be quite an involved process so you may have to attend several appointments to ensure the final set of dentures are a secure and comfortable fit.

Following a comprehensive consultation, impressions of your mouth will be taken so a wax model can be produced and checked for fit, bite and comfort. This is changed and adjusted until we are both happy with the look and feel of the model.

Your final set of dentures will be manufactured in a laboratory and, when ready, you will be invited in for a fitting. If you are having complete dentures, these will be fitted in the top or bottom of your mouth. This complete denture will consist of a gum coloured arch with a set of prosthetic teeth attached. Partial dentures will be used if you only have one or a few missing teeth and may be held in place with metal hooks attached to existing teeth.

It can take a little while to get used to your new dentures, so we give you some tailored tips and advice to help.

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Frequently asked questions

: New dentures always feel strange when first placed in your mouth. Several days or weeks will be required before you get accustomed to them. Adaptation varies from person to person, and often time and experience are essential before dentures can be worn comfortably and function effectively.
: Depending on the complexity of each case, the duration of the treatment will vary. After the initial visit of examination and diagnosis, the subsequent visits will include taking impressions of the mouth, bite registration, try-in of the denture, fitting and review. We will give you an idea of the timescales for your case during your initial consultation.
: Dentures are designed to be hard-wearing, but they will last longer if you treat them with care. Dentures should be removed before you go to bed so your gums can have a rest, but they must be stored in water or denture fluid as they could lose their shape if allowed to dry out.
: Clean your dentures with a toothbrush or a special denture brush and remember to keep your gums and any remaining teeth clean too. You will also need to attend regular check-ups so your dentist and hygienist can keep an eye on your oral health.
: It’s best to avoid hard & chewy foods, as well as sticky or spicy foods and alcohol while your mouth is sore or healing. To get used to the feeling of dentures, you should try not to rush eating so you can focus on the eating process and take small bites or cut up your food into bite size pieces so less chewing is required.
: Initially, speaking may be difficult, but you can improve this by reading aloud. If you are experiencing any sore spots in your mouth, the denture surface may need some adjustment.
: If you do happen to break your denture, please contact us to book an appointment to have them repaired. Do not try and attempt to glue them back together yourself, as this can actually make it worse and prevent our lab technicians from being able to properly repair them.
: During the first few days after fitting, you will be advised to wear your new dentures most of the time, except when sleeping. Always remove your dentures before going to bed. This will allow your gum tissues to rest and promote oral health. Remember to soak your dentures in water overnight to prevent them from drying out.
: It can take a little while to get used to your new dentures, especially if they are a complete set. They may feel odd at first and eating can be tricky, so it may be a good idea to start with softer foods and slowly introduce more challenging items. The amount of saliva in your mouth may increase, but this should soon improve as your mouth gets used to your replacement teeth.

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