Restoring your smile with dentures in Kingston
At Pearl Dental Clinic in Kingston, we understand the importance of a healthy, functional smile, and we’re here to guide you through the world of dentures.
Understanding dentures: More than just replacement teeth
Dentures are custom-made prosthetic devices designed to replace missing teeth and the surrounding tissues. Beyond just filling gaps, they provide crucial support for your facial structure, preventing premature sagging and helping to keep any remaining natural teeth aligned. This comprehensive guide will explore the various types of dentures available, their associated costs, and provide essential denture care tips to ensure their longevity.
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Types of dentures: Finding your perfect match
Modern dentistry offers a variety of denture options, each designed to meet specific needs and preferences. Pearl Dental Clinic in Kingston provides a wide array of choices, ensuring you find the best fit for your lifestyle and oral health.
- Same-day dentures: For those urgent situations, same-day dentures are a game-changer. Whether you need an immediate replacement after a tooth extraction or require a quick fix for lost or broken dentures, these can often be fitted within 24 hours. This option minimises the time you spend without a complete smile.
- Acrylic dentures: A popular and budget-friendly choice, acrylic dentures are known for their quick fabrication and fitting. They are an excellent initial option, and partial acrylic dentures offer the added benefit of easy modification if you lose more teeth in the future.
- Flexible dentures: A smaller, more comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional acrylic dentures. These fit seamlessly around your existing teeth and gums, without covering the roof of your mouth, leading to enhanced comfort and taste perception. Made from transparent, tooth-coloured material with tooth-coloured clasps, flexible dentures are discreet, resilient, and highly cosmetic. They adapt to the natural contours of your mouth, providing a secure yet gentle fit.
- Metal dentures: Crafted from a hypoallergenic metal alloy, metal dentures are renowned for their exceptional durability and strength. Their slim design means they don’t fully cover the roof of your mouth, significantly enhancing comfort and allowing for a more natural taste experience.
- Cosmetic dentures (Sunflex): For those seeking a lightweight, comfortable, and metal-free option, Sunflex cosmetic dentures offer superb flexibility and stability. They can also serve as an excellent temporary solution while awaiting other dental treatments.
- Copy dentures: If you’re happy with the design and fit of your current dentures but they need an upgrade, copy dentures are an ideal solution. They replicate the existing shape and size, but are made with new, improved materials, ensuring a secure fit without a lengthy adjustment period.
- Overdentures: Offering superior strength and durability, overdentures are supported by and securely attached to dental implants. This option is perfect for individuals seeking enhanced stability without the need for extensive bone or gum grafting.
Flexible dentures vs. Traditional dentures: Which is right for you?
When choosing dentures, the debate often comes down to flexible versus traditional (typically acrylic or metal) options. Both have distinct advantages:
- Benefits of flexible dentures:
- Enhanced comfort: Their flexible nature allows for a snug and gentle fit, often eliminating the need for clasps that can irritate gums.
- Superior aesthetics: The transparent, tooth-coloured material and clasps blend seamlessly with natural gums and teeth, making them highly discreet.
- Durability and resilience: Despite their flexibility, these dentures are remarkably strong and resistant to breakage.
- Taste perception: By not covering the palate, flexible partial dentures allow for a more natural taste experience.
- Allergy-friendly: Many flexible dentures are made from biocompatible materials, ideal for patients with acrylic allergies.
- Benefits of traditional dentures (Acrylic/Metal):
- Cost-effectiveness: Acrylic dentures are generally more affordable, making them an accessible option.
- Ease of adjustment: Acrylic dentures can be easily re-lined or adjusted as your mouth changes over time.
- Full arch replacement: Traditional full dentures are a well-established and effective solution for replacing an entire arch of teeth.
- Robustness (Metal): Metal dentures offer exceptional long-term durability and a very secure fit.
The best choice for you will depend on your individual needs, the number of teeth missing, and your budget. During your initial consultation at Pearl Dental Clinic in Kingston, our experienced team will discuss all options in detail to help you make an informed decision.
The cost of dentures in Kingston
The cost of dentures can vary significantly based on several factors, including the type of denture chosen, the materials used, and the complexity of your individual case. Generally, acrylic dentures tend to be more affordable, while more advanced options like flexible or implant-supported overdentures may have a higher cost.
At Pearl Dental Clinic, we believe in transparency regarding fees and will provide a clear breakdown of all costs during your initial consultation. To make treatment more accessible, we also offer 0% interest finance plans for treatments over £500, helping you achieve your ideal smile without financial strain.
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Caring for your dentures: Longevity and oral health
Proper care is essential for maintaining the longevity of your dentures and ensuring good oral hygiene.
- Daily cleaning: Just like natural teeth, dentures require daily cleaning. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush or a special denture brush with non-abrasive denture cleaner to remove food particles and plaque.
- Remove at night: It is generally recommended to remove your dentures at night to allow your gums to rest and breathe.
- Storage: When not wearing them, store your dentures in water or a denture cleaning solution to prevent them from drying out and losing their shape.
- Oral hygiene: Don’t forget to clean your gums, tongue, and any remaining natural teeth daily with a soft toothbrush.
- Regular dental checkups: Routine visits to your dentist are crucial. These appointments allow your dentist to check the fit of your dentures, examine your oral tissues for any issues, and perform professional cleanings.
- Adjusting to new dentures: It’s normal to experience some discomfort or difficulty with speaking and eating initially. Start with soft, bite-sized foods, avoid anything hard, chewy, sticky, or overly spicy, and limit alcohol. Reading aloud can help you adapt to speaking with your new dentures.
Your journey to a renewed smile starts here
At Pearl Dental Clinic in Kingston, we are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care. With our experienced team and on-site dental technician (ready to repair broken dentures within 24 hours), we offer comprehensive denture solutions tailored to your needs. We are open 7 days a week from 9 am to 10 pm, with easy online booking and same-day appointments available. Take the first step towards a confident, functional smile by contacting us today.
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