To ensure your smile stays healthy, always remove your dentures at night before going to bed. Rinse and brush them thoroughly to remove any food debris or plaque. Remember to brush any of your remaining teeth or clean your gum tissues with a soft washcloth as well.

Soak your dentures in an effervescent denture cleanser at least once a month to help with stain and buildup. If needed, you can soak them more often. Brush your appliance thoroughly and rinse it well before putting it back into your mouth each morning.

Be sure to continue seeing our dentist for routine checkups so that we can make adjustments as needed. With the right care and maintenance, most dentures last about 7-8 years.

The first step in getting dentures is to take a series of impressions. We use these casts to create models of your mouth for the new dentures to be fitted properly. You’ll come back to our office to try-in the base so that we can make sure it fits correctly. Our dentist knows that each one always fits perfectly but it’s a protective step to ensure the highest level of comfort for our patients. From there we send the base back to our lab with instructions on the shade and shape of teeth that you’ve selected. When it’s ready, you’ll come back to our office for a final try-in and any last-minute adjustments. The entire process usually requires three appointments altogether.

If it’s your first time wearing dentures, plan to give yourself a few days of practice when it comes to speaking and eating. With time, you’ll feel ready to get right back to your normal routine.