A denture is a removable plate of replacement teeth that rests on your gums. It is for people who have lost several teeth, or all of them, and want to chew and speak normally again.
When you might need this
- You have lost most or all of the teeth on your top or bottom jaw.
- Several teeth are missing and eating has become slow or one-sided.
- Remaining teeth are loose or too damaged to save and need to come out.
- An old denture is loose, clicks when you talk, or rubs a sore spot.
- Bridges or implants are not an option for you because of health or bone loss.
What happens
Exam and X-rays
Dr. Malik checks your gums, any remaining teeth and the bone underneath. Together you choose a full denture, a partial that clips to your own teeth, or one held by implants.
Impressions and bite
We take moulds of your mouth and record how your jaws meet. The lab uses these to build a wax trial denture.
Try-in
You try the wax version and check the fit, the tooth colour and how it feels when you talk. Changes happen now, before anything is finalized.
Fitting
The finished denture goes in. Dr. Malik checks pressure points and your bite, then shows you how to clean it and how long to wear it each day.
Adjustments and relines
Sore spots are normal in the first weeks; come back and we trim them. As your gums change shape over the years, a reline refits the base so it stays snug.
Cost and insurance
A full or partial denture usually takes four or five visits over several weeks, plus a short follow-up for adjustments. Many dental plans cover part of dentures and relines, often with limits on how often. We bill your insurance directly. You see the estimate in writing before anything starts; an implant-supported denture is quoted separately because it includes the implant surgery. No insurance? We tell you the cost up front.
Questions people ask
How long does it take to get used to dentures?
Usually a few weeks. Soft food cut small, and reading aloud at home, speed it up. Sore spots are common early on and take a short visit to trim.
Should I take my dentures out at night?
Yes. Your gums need the rest, and the denture needs to soak in water or a cleaning solution so it does not dry out and warp.
What is an implant-supported denture?
A denture that snaps onto two or more implants placed in the jaw, so it does not slide when you eat. Dr. Malik places the implants himself, so both stages happen at the same office.
Can I get dentures if I have diabetes or heart problems?
Usually, yes. Dr. Malik has twenty years of experience with seniors and patients with complex medical histories. Bring your medication list to the first visit so we plan around it.
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Book a visit
Book a first visit and bring your old denture if you have one; we start from what is not working.