FAQ

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If I drop and break my denture, can it be repaired?

Whether a repair is possible depends on where and how badly the denture is broken. 1) When the pink resin base (the gum-colored part) is cra

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Will dentures change my facial appearance (lip line)?

Yes, and in most cases the change is for the better. When teeth are missing, the support for your lips and cheeks disappears, making the are

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Will it be obvious to others that I'm wearing dentures?

Not very noticeable. Modern dentures are made with gum-colored resin and artificial teeth that closely resemble natural teeth, so they are h

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Can my dentures fall out when I sneeze or cough?

Yes, it can happen. A sneeze or a big cough creates sudden air pressure and muscle movement inside your mouth that can momentarily dislodge

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Can I exercise or sing while wearing dentures?

Yes, you can keep your denture in for light exercise and singing. The longer you spend without your denture, the more awkward your speech an

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I'm worried the metal clasps will be visible. Are there options?

If you need a partial denture with clasps in visible areas, an I-bar can be used instead of the standard C-clasp to reduce visibility, thoug

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Which is better, dentures or implants?

The two treatments have different strengths and weaknesses, so the right choice depends on your individual situation. Implants are anchored

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What are implant-supported dentures (overdentures)?

It is a method of placing 2~4 implants and connecting the denture on top with snap-on attachments. It comes loose less and offers stronger c

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Are there cases where dentures are better than full-mouth implants?

Yes, there are such cases. A denture can be the more sensible choice when 1) the jawbone has resorbed so much that placing multiple implants

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After using dentures for a long time, can I switch to implants?

Yes, it is possible in most cases. However, long-term denture use gradually resorbs the jawbone, so bone grafting may be needed if there is

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How often should I have regular check-ups?

We recommend a denture check-up every 6 months. The jawbone keeps changing even while you wear the denture, so at each visit we check 1) the

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Can I have dentures made if I have diabetes or hypertension?

Yes, it is possible. Denture fabrication is based on impressions and fitting, not oral surgery, so it can be done safely even with systemic

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I have frequent dry mouth. Will it affect my denture use?

Yes, dry mouth affects denture use. Saliva creates the suction between the denture and your gums, so when your mouth is dry the denture come

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What signs indicate I need to replace my dentures?

If your denture keeps slipping, your gums hurt every time you chew, and the artificial teeth are heavily worn, it is time to consider replac

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Can I use toothpaste when cleaning my dentures?

You should not clean dentures with toothpaste. The abrasives in toothpaste create fine scratches on the denture surface, and bacteria and st

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Is it all right to sleep with my dentures in?

As a rule you should take dentures out when you sleep. Your gums need 6 to 8 hours a day free from the pressure of the denture for blood cir

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My new denture is rubbing my gums raw and hurts a lot. Is this normal?

A new denture can press and chafe the gums during the adjustment period, and having it adjusted several times over 1 to 2 months until it fi

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It fit well at first, but after a few years it keeps slipping and rattling. Is it broken?

The denture is not broken. Your jawbone has gradually resorbed over the years and settled, leaving a gap between the denture and the gums. I

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Can I chew things like radish kimchi or short ribs with dentures? How should I eat?

Hard, chewy foods such as radish kimchi or short ribs can be eaten if you cut them small and chew on both back sides, but you should avoid f

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Since getting dentures my speech is slurred and I lisp. When will it get better?

Slurred speech in the early days with a denture usually improves within 2 to 4 weeks as you adapt. The thickness of the denture covering the

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