Denture fit and condition
The base, teeth, clasps, cracks, wear, bite and stability are checked. Your ability to insert, remove and clean the denture also matters.
REMOVABLE TOOTH REPLACEMENT
Dentures and repairs for missing teeth and changing fit
Dentures replace some or all missing teeth with a removable appliance. At Dalkeith Dental, we assess your mouth and any existing denture before discussing a new denture, adjustment, repair, reline or replacement. Fit, chewing and speech vary, and dentures need ongoing care.
Do not glue a broken denture at home. Call 08 9386 3437 if it breaks, causes injury or makes eating difficult. Bring the denture and any broken pieces.
REMOVABLE TOOTH REPLACEMENT appointment details
Useful for
Missing teeth, new denture planning, loose or damaged dentures, sore areas, and changes in chewing, speech or fit.
Costs
Fees depend on assessment, appliance type, materials, laboratory work, visits and any other dental care. Ask for an itemised estimate.
Risks & limitations
Adaptation, rubbing, looseness and breakage can occur. Dentures need cleaning and reviews; adjustment, relining or replacement may be needed.
Start Here
Repair, adjust, reline or replace?
We check the denture, gums, remaining teeth and bite to understand what has changed. Looseness or soreness may involve the appliance, supporting tissues, saliva or health changes. Assessment helps determine whether repair, adjustment, a reline, replacement or another approach is suitable.
Start here if
- 01You are missing some or all teeth and want to discuss removable replacement options.
- 02Your denture feels loose, rocks, rubs, clicks or affects speech and chewing.
- 03The base, clasp or a denture tooth is damaged, or your mouth has changed.
- 04You want to compare dentures with bridges, implant restorations, monitoring or staged care after extraction.
Assessment
What your dentist checks
Tell your dentist about symptoms, denture use and cleaning, and changes in your health or medicines. Assessment considers both the appliance and your mouth.
Gums and soft tissues
Your dentist examines supporting tissues, sore areas and ulcers. Gum and bone shape, saliva and muscle control can affect fit and tolerance.
Remaining teeth
For partial dentures, supporting teeth, fillings, crowns, looseness, decay risk, gum health and cleaning access are reviewed. Other care may be needed first.
Options and costs
Relevant records, treatment choices, materials, limitations, laboratory timing and itemised costs are discussed. Complex cases may need referral or a second opinion.
Your Appointment
What happens during denture care
Bring your denture and any broken pieces. Stages and visit numbers vary with the problem, chosen treatment and laboratory work; a new denture usually involves more than an assessment visit.
Check the denture and your mouth
Your dentist reviews symptoms, fit and oral health, then discusses options, risks and costs. Decay, gum problems or extraction planning may need attention first.
Plan records and laboratory stages
If needed, impressions or scans, bite records and tooth details guide laboratory work. New dentures may include trial stages to assess bite, tooth position and appearance.
Fit, review and adjust the denture
The appliance is checked when fitted or returned. You receive insertion, removal, cleaning and adaptation advice. Follow-up adjustments may be needed, sometimes over several visits.
Denture Care
Reviewing dentures as your mouth changes
Dentures and the tissues supporting them change over time. Follow your appliance-specific instructions and arrange reviews based on your oral health and denture condition.
- Clean the denture and your mouth daily, including gums, tongue and any remaining teeth.
- Usually remove dentures for sleep; follow any specific instructions after extractions or immediate fitting.
- Bring your denture to reviews. Call sooner for ulcers, looseness, sharp edges, breakage or difficulty eating.
Related Care
When missing teeth or denture fit need a broader look
These pages explain related replacement options, extraction planning, urgent care and fees. Your dentist can help you decide which are relevant.
Fees, Health Funds, Payment Options
Helpful
FAQs
Questions about dentures, repairs and changes in fit
Answers about denture types, repair, relines, adaptation, cleaning, risks, costs and when to seek advice.
A partial denture replaces some teeth; a complete denture replaces all teeth in an upper or lower arch. Acrylic or metal-framework designs may be considered. Dentures may help chewing, speech and lip or cheek support, but results vary. An immediate denture is planned before extractions and fitted afterwards; healing may mean later adjustments, relining or replacement. Your dentist will explain suitable, available options.
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