Full Dentures Crafted to Suit Your Mouth, Your Face & Your Lifestyle
Denture Care in Elizabeth South, SA, provides custom full dentures for patients who have lost all of their natural teeth on one or both arches. Losing your teeth, whether gradually over time or as a result of illness, injury or extraction, has a significant impact on everyday life.
Eating, speaking and feeling confident in social situations all become more challenging. Full dentures are a proven, effective and affordable solution, and when they are designed and fitted correctly, they can restore all of those things.
At Denture Care, every set of full dentures is crafted specifically for the individual wearing them. We do not work from a generic template. We work with you.
What Are Full Dentures?
Full dentures, also referred to as complete dentures, replace the entire upper or lower set of teeth, or both. They sit on the gum tissue and are held in place by natural suction, the contours of the mouth and, where needed, a denture adhesive. Modern full dentures are significantly more comfortable and natural-looking than older generations of dentures, and with the right fit, most patients adapt to them more quickly than they expect.
There are two types of full dentures worth understanding:
Conventional full dentures are made after the remaining teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has fully healed, a process that can take several months. This allows for the most accurate fit, as the gums have settled completely before impressions are taken.
Immediate full dentures are prepared in advance and inserted on the same day as extractions, so the patient is never without teeth during the healing period. These may require adjustments as the gums change shape during recovery.
We will discuss both options with you during your consultation so you can make a fully informed decision about which approach suits your situation.
How We Design Your Full Dentures
The process of creating your full dentures at Denture Care begins with a detailed consultation at our Elizabeth South, SA, clinic. We assess your oral health, take precise impressions of your mouth and discuss your expectations in terms of appearance, comfort and function.
When it comes to the aesthetic design of your dentures, we give you real choices. We work with up to 16 different tooth shades and 31 different tooth moulds and shapes, so we can select a combination that complements your face shape, skin tone, gender and personality. The aim is always for your dentures to look like they belong, not like they were simply placed there.
Our team handcrafts every denture with attention to detail, taking care to ensure the bite is correctly balanced, the gum line looks natural and the overall result is something you feel comfortable wearing every day.
What to Expect When You First Get Full Dentures
Adjusting to full dentures takes time, and that is completely normal. In the first few weeks, your mouth, tongue and cheeks are all learning to work with something new. Speech may feel slightly different initially, and eating will require some practice. We recommend beginning with soft foods and gradually introducing harder textures as your confidence grows.
Some mild soreness in the first week or two is common as the gum tissue adapts to the denture base. If soreness persists or becomes significant, contact us, as minor adjustments to the fit are a normal part of the process and can make a considerable difference to your comfort.
Most patients find that within four to six weeks, their full dentures feel significantly more natural and manageable.
Caring for Your Full Dentures
Full dentures require daily cleaning to remain hygienic and to last as long as possible. Brush them each day with a denture-specific paste and a soft-bristled brush, cleaning all surfaces thoroughly.
Soak them in a denture cleaning solution regularly to remove staining and bacteria. When they are not in your mouth, store them in water or a denture soaking solution to prevent them from drying out and warping.
Even with full dentures, daily oral hygiene remains important. Brush your gums, tongue and the roof of your mouth every day with a soft toothbrush to keep the tissue healthy and stimulate circulation.
