FAQS

It is normal to experience some discomfort from new dentures. You need to allow some time to get used to speaking and eating with them. Each new denture will feel different from a previous denture, as no two are exactly alike.

Generally most new dentures will need some adjustments, sometimes several. These adjustment appointments are included in the denture construction plan and are at no extra cost. During this time it is common to:

•Bite your cheeks and tongue.

To avoid this, try eating soft foods to start with, or cut food into small portions and chew slowly.

•Notice an increase in saliva.

This will usually subside very quickly as your mouth becomes used to the new dentures.

•Notice a high spot or uneven pressure when you bite together.

This indicates a high spot in the bite, which is usually easily removed.

•Notice a sore spot or a site where the denture is rubbing.

This can mean several things, all of which are usually easily rectified.

•Notice a change in your speech.

This is very common, as the muscles in your face and your tongue get used to your denture. This will take some practice to overcome, but people are generally sounding themselves again within a few weeks. Try to read aloud to yourself and when you hear yourself struggling with a sound try to correct it.

Just make an appointment with Alice Denture Clinic and we will be more than happy to help.

It is important not to persist with wearing a denture that is painful as this can lead to ulceration. If you find your new denture is giving you pain, remove it and arrange to have an adjustment made. When you have an appointment for an adjustment, wear the denture for a few hours prior as this will show the sore spot on the tissue.

If your pre-existing denture is causing you pain, please call to make an appointment for a consultation.

A Dental Prosthetist is an oral health professional who must first complete training as a Dental Technician. Dental Technicians construct dental appliances, ranging from dentures to gold and porcelain teeth through to orthodontic and corrective appliances, on request from an oral health professional.

After completing this training a Dental Technician can go on to complete further study to become a Dental Prosthetist. Dental Prosthetists are registered like other health professionals and can provide denture services to clients directly without a referral.

Dental Prosthetists are in the unique position of being able to both fit and manufacture your dentures. A Dental Prosthetist has experience in the technical side of denture construction and expertise in the clinical aspects as well.

Yes, Dental Prosthetists are registered health care providers and are acknowledged as providers of denture services by private health funds

Dentures should be checked regularly. We recommend having them checked every twelve months to two years.

Dentures shoud be cleaned twice daily. Remove your dentures from your mouth and use a soft toothbrush or denture brush with some hand soap or denture cleaning paste. Pay particular attention to the surfaces of the denture that fit against the gums and teeth. Denture soaks can be used after manual cleaning, but always follow the directions. Don't forget to ensure you remove your dentures prior to cleaning your natural teeth, use a soft toothbrush and toothpaste twice daily on your natural teeth, unless otherwise advised by your healthcare professional. Alice Denture Clinic also provides a professional denture cleaning and polishing service. Our professional clean can safely remove calculus build up and stains from your dentures and the polish will make them shine again.

When your dentures are out of your mouth it is best to keep them in a container with a lid, out of reach of pets and children. It is not necessary to store the dentures in water, allowing them to dry is beneficial, as bacteria on the denture surface need moist conditions to thrive.

We recommend you call for an appointment as soon as you can.

It is difficult to provide prices without firstly establishing what each client wants and what their options may be. That's why Alice Denture Clinic provides obligation-free consultations. At this stage we can discuss what you would like your end result to be. We then provide you with a written quotation, which lists all treatment options, costs and the stages involved in treatment.

Alice Denture Clinic strives to provide competitive prices while achieving a result you are more than happy with.