When you lose teeth, it isn’t just about the gap. Chewing becomes harder work, certain sounds get difficult to form and the muscles around your mouth can start to lose their usual support. Dentures are built to address all three, giving you a set of replacement teeth that’s shaped, fitted and finished around your own mouth.
At MP Dental, every denture we provide is made by fully qualified dental technicians here in Australia, using Australian-made materials. None of our lab work is sent overseas, so the technician shaping your teeth is working to Australian standards, on native soil, from start to finish.
A denture is a removable set of replacement teeth, custom-made to sit against your gums. In the case of a full denture, held in place by suction and the natural contours of your mouth rather than adhesive alone. Beyond simply filling a gap, a well-made denture is designed to distribute your bite evenly, support your lips and cheeks where teeth used to sit.
What often surprises people is that a denture isn’t a one-time object. Your jawbone naturally reshapes itself after teeth are removed, a process that continues gradually for years. A denture fits well in year one, but may need adjusting by year three or four. That’s why ongoing reviews matter more with dentures.
The right denture for you depends on your oral health, lifestyle, budget, and whether you need a full or partial tooth replacement.
Some dentures options are:
A full denture replaces an entire arch, upper or lower and is used when no natural teeth remain in that jaw. The base is custom-moulded to the exact shape of your gums and palate, which is what allows an upper denture in particular to stay in place through suction alone.
If you still have some healthy natural teeth, a partial denture fills the gaps while clipping onto your remaining teeth for extra stability. Partials come in two main forms: acrylic, which is often used as an interim solution and cast metal (chrome cobalt), which is less likely to trap food along the gumline.
An immediate denture is fitted on the same day your teeth are extracted, so you’re never without teeth during healing. It’s made from impressions taken before extraction, using an estimate of how your gums will look once healing begins.
Instead of relying on suction or clasps, an implant-retained denture clips onto a small number of dental implants placed in the jaw. This generally provides more stability during chewing and can reduce the shifting that some patients experience with conventional dentures.
If you’re considering dentures or your current dentures have started to feel loose, worn or simply not right anymore, our team is here to talk through what’s changed and what your options look like now. Schedule an appointment today.
Denture problems rarely happen all at once. Left unaddressed, these issues tend to get worse rather than resolve on their own. We help with:
Let us help you find a denture option that suits your needs and lifestyle.
Timeline varies from patient to patient because it depends on how much your jawbone and gums reshape over time, alongside everyday wear on the denture teeth themselves. Regular reviews let us monitor both the fit and condition of your denture rather than guessing at when it might need replacing.
The process runs across several appointments, from your initial consultation and impressions through to fitting and review, often spanning a few weeks. More complex cases, such as immediate or implant-retained dentures, can take longer and we’ll give you a clearer timeframe once we’ve assessed your situation.
An adjustment period is normal with new dentures, as your cheeks, tongue and gums get used to something new in your mouth. Ongoing discomfort isn’t something to just live with, though. If a sore spot persists past the first couple of weeks, it usually means the fit needs adjusting, and it’s worth coming in rather than waiting.
Cost depends on the type of denture, the materials used and the complexity of your individual case. The most accurate way to get pricing is a consultation, where we can assess your needs directly.
There’s no fixed timeframe, since it depends on how your mouth changes and how the denture itself has worn. Your dentist can advise on this at your regular reviews, based on how the fit and materials are holding up.
A denture that fits well and has an even bite can make chewing considerably easier than living with missing or damaged teeth. That said, most patients find certain foods, particularly very hard or sticky ones, are easier managed with care.