When should a denture be replaced?

A standard denture should be replaced every 5-7 years.

How do I clean my dentures?

Remove the denture after every meal and brush it with liquid soap and water. Rinse the denture and your mouth.

Should I remove my denture while I sleep?

Yes. Wearing your dentures at night can cause the teeth to wear faster. Also, this will place unnecessary pressure on your jaw bones, causing them to resorb faster as well. Bacteria can also build up and begin to irritate your mouth.

Can my new denture look like my old one?

Yes. We can’t make an exact copy of your original denture, but we will use the old one as a guide in order to make it look and feel similar, if not better than your previous design.

Why doesn’t my lower denture get suction like my top denture?

An upper denture gets suction due to the surface area of the palate, saliva, and denture extensions. A lower denture is a much smaller surface area and must contend with an interfering tongue muscle, muscle attachments, and floor of the mouth that lift dentures, resulting in an inadequate seal.

How long will it take to get used to my new dentures?

It takes time to adapt to new dentures, particularly if it is your first-time wearing dentures. The amount of time it takes to adapt is different from one individual to the next. Some people adapt to dentures in their mouth in days, others can take weeks or even months to feel comfortable.

Do I have to get an implant to replace each tooth?

No. A minimum of four is required on the top and two on the bottom.

Does it hurt to get an implant?

The discomfort you will experience when getting a dental implant is similar to getting a tooth extracted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We answer some of the most common questions about Dentures in Belleville & surrounding communities.

When Should a Denture Be Replaced?

Dentures typically need to be replaced every 5 to 8 years, depending on their condition and how well they continue to fit. Over time, natural changes in your jawbone and gum tissue can cause dentures to loosen, reducing their effectiveness and comfort. Signs that it may be time to replace your dentures include discomfort, difficulty chewing, visible wear and tear, or changes in your facial structure. Regular checkups with your denturist are crucial to ensure your dentures remain in good condition and fit properly. If you notice any issues, it’s best to consult your denturist to determine if adjustments or a replacement are needed.
How Do I Clean My Dentures?

Regularly cleaning your dentures is extremely important for oral hygiene, keeping remaining teeth healthy, and increasing the lifespan of your prosthetic.

To clean your dentures, you should routinely remove your dentures after every meal and brush it with a soft-bristled brush and denture cleanser to remove food, plaque and other unwanted debris. If you’re unsure about you current denture cleaning routine, consult one of our expert denturists at Belleville Denture Clinic today!
Should I Remove My Denture While I Sleep?

Yes, it is generally recommended to remove your dentures while you sleep. Taking them out at night gives your gums and oral tissues a chance to rest and recover, which helps prevent irritation and sores. It also promotes better oral hygiene, as leaving dentures in overnight can create a moist environment for bacteria and fungi to thrive, increasing the risk of infections such as denture stomatitis.

When you remove your dentures, clean them thoroughly and soak them in a denture-safe solution to keep them fresh and maintain their shape.
Can My New Denture Look Like My Old One?

Yes. We can’t make an exact copy of your original denture. We can use your old denture model as a guide in order to make it look and feel similar, if not better than your previous design. At Belleville Denture Clinic, we understand it can take some patients a while to find the perfect fit. If you love how your dentures fit but are in need of a replacement, our experts can help bring things to life.
Why Doesn’t My Lower Denture Get Suction Like My Top Denture?

An upper denture gets suctioned due to the surface area of the palate, saliva, and denture extensions. A lower denture is a much smaller surface area and must contend with an interfering tongue muscle, muscle attachments, and floor of the mouth that lift dentures, resulting in an inadequate seal.
How Long Will It Take to Get Used to My New Dentures?

If this is the first time you will be wearing dentures, you can expect discomfort early on. It takes time to adapt to new dentures, particularly if it is your first time wearing dentures. The amount of time it takes to adapt is different from one individual to the next.

Some people adapt to dentures in their mouth in days, others can take weeks or even months to feel comfortable. If you’re even concerned about the fit and comfort of your dentures, it could be a possibility your denturist needs to make adjustments for a proper fit and seal. Contact our expert team of denturists today to get started.
Do I Have to Get an Implant to Replace Each Tooth?

No, you don’t need an implant to replace each individual tooth. Dental implants can be strategically placed to support multiple teeth with bridges or dentures. For example, just a few implants can anchor an entire arch of teeth in an implant-supported denture, providing a stable and natural-looking solution.

The specific number of implants you’ll need depends on your oral health, the type of restoration, and your unique needs. Your denturist or dentist can recommend the best approach for you after a thorough evaluation. Implant-supported solutions are an excellent way to restore function and aesthetics without needing an implant for every missing tooth.

Denture Consultation FAQs

Are Your Denture Consultations Free?

At Belleville Denture Clinic, we offer a free, no-obligation denture consultation for anybody interested in getting dentures or just learning more about your options. This is a great chance for you to learn about our denture services, treatment options, and to get your questions answered. Book a consultation with us today!
What Should You Expect From a Denture Consultation?

During a denture consultation, our staff will go over the following:

-Explaining the different types of dentures available

-Discussing our fees

-Checking the fit of your existing dentures

-Explaining our fabrication process and timeline

-Reviewing your insurance coverage

-Examining your dentures for cracks or chips

-Answering any questions that you might have

Our professional dental team is equipped with the experience and knowledge to answer any of your denture related questions.
How Long Does a Denture Consultation Take?

Your first denture consultation appointment can take anywhere between 30 minutes to an hour. It’s an opportunity for our dental team to get to know your specific needs, for you to get to know our team, and for us to come up with an appropriate denture solution that works for you.
What Is a Denture Consultation?

Our free denture consultation and examination is an opportunity to give you an overview of all of our denture options, find one that works for you specific needs, and to answer any questions that you might have. It’s a great first step in the process of getting your dentures to equip yourself with all of the relevant information.
What Are Some Key Questions to Ask During a Denture Consultation?

Implant Overdentures FAQs

How Long Do Implant Overdentures Last?

We recommend that you replace your implant overdentures every 5-10 years. This range can vary based on maintenance and eating habits. If your implant overdentures are properly cared for and your oral health is in good shape, your implant overdentures are likely to last for at least 10 years.
What Are The Benefits of Implant Overdentures?

Your first denture consultation appointment can take anywhere between 30 minutes to an hour. It’s an opportunity for our dental team to get to know your specific needs, for you to get to know our team, and for us to come up with an appropriate denture solution that works for you.
How Are Implant Overdentures Fixed Into Place?

Implant overdentures are fixed into place but are also specifically designed to be removable. Dental implants that attach overdentures are created with a special mechanism that clicks the dentures into place to lock them securely. Traditionally dentures sit on the gums and are much less stable than implant overdentures.
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Precision Premium Dentures FAQs

How Are Precision Premium Dentures Different From Standard Dentures?

Standard dentures are constructed according to physiological dimensions of the average person, and use an instrument that is non-adjustable. Precision Premium Dentures are precisely measured to your jaw and are the measurements are taken using a semi adjustable instrument. More precise measurements results in maximized look and feel.
How Will Precision Premium Dentures Affect Eating?

Precision premium dentures incorporate extensive measurements in order to closely replicate your natural jaw movement. Because they are tailored specifically to you, there will be little noticeable effect on your speech and ability to eat comfortably compared to other forms of dentures.
How Will My Precision Premium Dentures Feel?

Considering they are tailored specifically to your jaw based on accurate measurements, they won’t feel anything like the dentures you’ve had in the past! Our premium dentures provide maximum function and comfort, for all of your every day activities. Learn more about the premium precision denture experience, and contact our team today.
What Are The Benefits Of Precision Premium Dentures?

Using the state-of-the-art Ivobase Injection System, we are able to produce a much better fit and denture retention. Along with increased durability, wear resistance, and stronger denture teeth, you will have the peace of mind knowing that you have a comfortable and reliable option that does not impact your everyday life.
How Will Precision Premium Dentures Affect My Apperance?

Our goal at the Belleville Denture Clinic is to make you love your smile and for you to feel comfortable with your dental solutions. We are able to provide maximum comfort and feel with our Premium Precision Dentures as they are accurately measured and are specific to your jaw. We guarantee that you will walk away with a smile that will make you happy!

Standard Dentures FAQs

How Long Do Standard Dentures Last?

Like any denture solution, standard dentures will wear out over time and need to be replaced. Standard dentures are made to last anywhere from 5 to 7 years. You can get the most out of your dentures by practicing proper oral care and cleaning your dentures daily. Seeing your denturist for regular checkups and maintenance is also important for getting the longest possible life from your standard dentures.
Can I Wear Standard Dentures 24/7?

It is not recommended to wear standard dentures all the time. Not taking the dentures out deprives your gums of needed rest. This can speed up bone loss in the jaw, causing the dentures to not fit properly sooner than if the gums had been given rest. The gums and underside of the dentures need to be cleaned on a daily basis as well. Food and bacteria can get trapped between the gums and dentures causing inflammation and gum disease. It is recommended to take out your dentures while you sleep.
Should Dentures be Stored Wet or Dry?

When you aren’t wearing dentures, they should be stored in a way that they are kept wet. Place them in lukewarm water, or a specialized denture cleansing solution. If the dentures are allowed to dry out, they could lose their shape and not fit properly when you put them back in your mouth.
Can You Use a Regular Toothbrush to Clean Dentures?
Can I Eat Normally With Standard Dentures?

When you first get standard dentures, you will have to make some adjustments to what you eat until you can get used to the feel of eating with them. At first, you will want to avoid hard and sticky foods as they can cause discomfort to the gums if they haven’t adjusted to the dentures. As you adjust to your new dentures, you can slowly incorporate some of these foods back into your diet, but be careful and pay extra attention to how your gums feel when you eat these foods to help you find the best way to eat with your dentures.

One thing you should always avoid when you have dentures is chewing gum. Gum can stick to the acrylic material of the denture, and eventually harden and cause discolouration. In the worst-case scenario, gum can break a seal on the dentures, causing parts of them to become loose and not fit in your mouth properly.

Immediate Dentures FAQs

What Are Immediate Dentures?

An immediate denture is a complete or partial denture that is fabricated before a tooth removal to provide a solution for the missing gaps in your teeth following an extraction. An Immediate denture is inserted immediately following the removal of natural teeth – on the same day!
When Can I Take My Immediate Dentures Out?

Do not remove your Immediate dentures for 24 hours after being inserted – even during sleeping hours. This allows the healing process to not be disturbed and for the underlying tissue to heal into the proper shape of your denture. After 1-2 weeks, you should take your Immediate dentures out when sleeping to allow your gums to rest.
How Do I Clean My Mouth With Immediate Dentures?

When cleaning your mouth and your Immediate dentures, be sure to use a brush, soap, and water to scrub the denture. With your Immediate denture removed, rise your mouth with salt water or a prescribed mouth wash. Apply Oxyfresh dental gel on the inner lining of your Immediate denture before inserting back into your mouth.
Why Would I Need Immediate Dentures?

If getting a tooth or several teeth removed is on your agenda, you don’t want to walk around with gaps in your teeth following your tooth removal appointment. Immediate dentures are fabricated prior to your tooth extraction so that you can resume eating normally and smiling confidently as soon as possible.
Will Immediate Dentures Affect My Eating Habits?

This experience varies from person to person. You can begin drinking liquids and soft food immediately following installation. Most people often progress slowly into a regular diet over the course of several weeks – this depends on your level of discomfort and tolerance.
Do Immediate Dentures Look Natural?

Most importantly, Immediate dentures ensure that you have a solution for your missing teeth right away. Immediate dentures are fabricated by using an impression of your mouth while your natural teeth at still intact. Immediate dentures are replicated as close as possible to your natural teeth based on their shape, size and colour.
How Long After I Get Immediate Dentures Will I Get a Permanent Reline?

Partial Dentures FAQs

Should I Remove My Partial Dentures At Night?
Do Partial Dentures Affect Speech?

Your speech will most likely be affected to some degree, but it varies from person to person and can be limited depending on the style and model of denture chosen. It usually takes up to 2 weeks before you are fully acclimated and comfortable enough with them, at which point speaking becomes a lot easier and more natural.
Can I Eat Normally With Partial Dentures?

It takes some getting used to. Don’t worry if you experience some discomfort initially, it happens to everyone. Once you are acclimated to your partial dentures, you will be able to eat all of your favourite foods with peace of mind. However, you should avoid hard foods that could cause damage to your dentures. Take it in stride, and introduce new foods gradually, that’s our best advice!
How Will Partial Dentures Affect My Appearance?

Our goal is to ensure that you are happy with your smile and that we provide a solution that makes sense for you. Partial dentures that are properly fitted will provide support for your lips and will help give you a great, natural looking smile. Contact Belleville Denture Clinic today to learn more about your options for your teeth!
How Long Do Partial Dentures Last?

Even if you clean your partial dentures every day, take them out every night, and soak them overnight, it is recommended that you replace your partial dentures every 5-7 years. This is to ensure the best appearance and a proper fit, as your mouth and tissues change over the years.

Denture Reline & Rebasing FAQs

What is a Denture Reline?

The process of relining dentures involves the resurfacing of the inner plate of the denture that hugs your gums. Relining dentures fills the space between the original denture shape and the altered tissue in your gums, to conform to any changes that have occurred throughout wearing your dentures.
What is a Denture Rebase?

Denture rebasing involves the process of replacing the acrylic denture base without replacing any of the teeth. Denture rebasing is commonly done when the denture base has become significantly more worn out than the denture teeth. There are several options for what type of denture rebase procedure would be best suited to your particular circumstances. Each type of denture rebase makes sure that your dentures fit properly and hug your gums.
Can All Denture Problems be Fixed or Repaired?
What Are The Types of Denture Relines?

Soft Denture Reline: An alternative for patients who have gums that are very sensitive. A soft reline uses pliable material for a more short-term solution.

Hard Denture Reline: The most common denture reline option. Hard denture relines last over 2 years and are a great way to make sure that your dentures fit perfectly without the need for a new denture.

Temporary Denture Reline: A temporary solution that is used to reduce the inflammation of gums until a soft reline, hard reline, or a denture refitting is a more feasible option.
How Often Should You Get Your Dentures Relined?

A denture reline is recommended every 3-5 years in order to improve the fit and function of your denture. This is because over time your jaw bone and soft tissues change due to resorption (bone shrinkage). Sometimes a reline will make the denture fit better than it ever has, enabling you to stop wearing denture adhesives.

Denture Repair FAQs

What is Denture Repair?

Denture repairs are necessary when your denture have come loose, have been fractured, or have been significantly damaged. The goal of a denture repair is to restore your dentures as close to its original condition as possible. If your dentures are old and have gone through several repairs, it might be time to consider getting a new set of dentures.
What Causes Dentures to Break?

The most common issues that can lead to dentures breaking prematurely are improper care and ill-fitting dentures. Investing time into a proper care routine (storing your dentures overnight and adequate cleaning) will ensure that your dentures last for as long as possible. If you have dentures that don’t fit quite right, make sure to make an appointment as soon as possible to have your dentures refitted. Not only will they feel better, but they will last longer as well!
Can All Denture Problems be Repaired?
Will Dentures Last a Lifetime with Proper Care?
Can I Make Minor Denture Repairs at Home?

While there are many DIY repair kits that might tempt you to make minor repairs to your dentures by yourself, it’s strongly recommended that you avoid making DIY repairs. The do-it-yourself repairs will often cause much more damage to the dentures and will not work as a long-term solution.

Soft Liner Dentures FAQs

What Is a Denture Soft Liner?

Soft liners are a layer of pliable material that fits between your dentures and your gums. Soft liners act as a shock absorbing cushion for your dentures that allows you to speak and chew food with confidence. They can either be a temporary or permanent solution.
Why Might You Need a Denture Soft Liner?
How Long Does a Denture Soft Liner Last?

A typical denture soft liner is meant to last one to two years as a temporary solution before a replacement is required. The lifespan of your temporary soft liner depends on your denture care routine and habits. Denture soft liners also have the potential to be a permanent solution.
Can You Remove a Soft Denture Liner?

Denture soft liners are a universal solution that can be added to new or existing dentures, relines, and rebases. Depending on the type of liner that you have, soft liners can be removed with hot water and some force, or with a silicone remover – consult with your denturist before removing your liner.
What Are the Benefits of Denture Soft Liners?

Soft liners are a great solution for improving overall comfort with new or existing dentures. Soft liners provide enhanced comfort for those who experience sore gums with their dentures, they provide increased capability to chew food comfortably, and they reduce direct pressure on the gums.