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How Long Do Dentures Last?
If you’re considering dentures or implants for yourself or a family member, you may be comparing the longevity and benefits between options. Dentures often last between 5-10 years depending on the type of dentures and materials used. This figure can also vary depending on how well the dentures were taken care of. In this article, we’ll discuss denture care and repairs that can be done to give your dentures the longest lifespan possible!
What’s the Best Way to Clean Your Dentures
You may be asking yourself why denture care is important. Not only does proper denture care and oral hygiene increase the overall longevity of your dentures, but it can also prevent tooth decay, gum disease, irritation, and other oral issues. Here are a few tips to care for your dentures:
- Clean your dentures twice a day using a toothbrush and mild soap or denture paste. Make sure to avoid toothpastes that might scratch your dentures.
- After meals, rinse your dentures with cold water to remove any food particles.
- Soak them every night with water and denture tablets or a solution. Usually, denturists will recommend cleaning supplies. Here at Belleville Denture Clinic, we’re happy to make recommendations personalized to you and your situation.
- See your denturist regularly for checkups so they can assess the overall health of your gums and dentures.
- Handle your dentures with care. This way you don’t bend or damage the materials while cleaning.
Repairing Your Dentures
Denture Repairs
Relining and rebasing your dentures are two common repair methods that can also help maximize their lifespan. The type and material your dentures are made of can also impact how long they last as well.
Unfortunately, repairs don’t usually offer the same durability and strength as the original materials, which is why caring for your dentures before they reach this stage is critical.
Denture Reline
A denture reline resurfaces the side of your denture that’s in contact with your gums. The purpose of this type of repair is to help improve the overall fit against your gums. After years of wearing dentures, our mouths naturally change shape over time and this repair can help make your dentures feel brand new again.
Denture Rebase
Rebasing your dentures is a more extensive process in which your denturist will completely replace the base material of the dentures to make them more durable and long-lasting.
Getting Your Dentures Replaced
No matter how well you take care of your dentures, they will eventually need to be replaced. If you find yourself noticing that your dentures feel loose, you’re having difficulty speaking, they’re causing you discomfort, and/or they look damaged or discoloured, it may be time for a denture replacement. If you or a loved one are experiencing these problems, please contact us immediately. We’re happy to provide denture consultations to get you started.
Keep Your Dentures Long-Lasting
With Belleville Denture Clinic
If you still have some unanswered questions that are making you second guess dentures as the solution to your oral needs, feel free to contact us online or call us at 613-779-9799 if you’re in the Ottawa area! It can be a lot of information to absorb, but the best thing to do is contact a professional. Here at Belleville Denture Clinic, we pride ourselves on excellent customer care and we’re always here to help and answer questions.
