A disturbing number of adults in the UK find wearing dentures very unsatisfactory.  Most denture wearers are unaware of pioneering techniques that can virtually guarantee solving traditional denture problems such as soreness, looseness, or poor appearance.  In the UK, dentures have been constructed the same way for over 50 years but over the last three to five years new techniques are starting to become available.  Clinics at the forefront of these changes predict that demand for these treatments will go up enormously over the next few years.  At present, approximately one in 4 of us wear dentures and due to … Continue reading “How dental implants can resolve the risks associated with ill-fitting dentures”

In recent years, the advancement of science has brought about truly dramatic changes in every aspect of our lives. Technology has improved the quality, comfort and style of everything in our lives starting with cars, computers, televisions, phones, medicine and products for skin enhancement. In accordance with this, it is only logical that the field of dentures would also enjoy the advancements of technology. The new materials and advanced techniques that we use each day in the clinic would cause a dentist from the days of my childhood to be green with envy! We’re capable of safely helping patients without … Continue reading “Innovative Missing Teeth Solutions”

We have talked to many patients who have suffered ongoing denture problems which a new set of dentures (or even multiple sets) have failed to solve. One of the most common questions we are asked is “what should I be asking the dentist making my dentures to ensure I get the best result possible”?  To help patients with this particular dilemma, we have put together a checklist of questions that will help patients gauge if a dentist takes a particular interest in this area of dentistry. While the vast majority of dentists do their absolute best to provide a high level … Continue reading “9 critical questions to ask the dentist making your dentures”

Many people come to our dental practice in Sutton and ask me about metal dentures vs plastic dentures, so we thought we would write an article to explain the main differences! If you have no teeth left, then plastic dentures are generally the best, however, if you have some remaining teeth, it’s definitely worth considering a metal denture, as they have so many advantages: Clasps If you have remaining teeth present, we can use these teeth to help keep the denture in place, improve stability, and improve support. We can place clasps, which are the metal wires that clip around … Continue reading “The difference in acrylic (plastic) vs. metal (Cobalt Chrome) dentures in Sutton”