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The cost-effective way to replace teeth in Dunstable

What are dentures?

Dentures are false teeth and are used to replace a missing tooth or missing teeth. Dentures are made up of an acrylic plate which contains one or more false teeth and is placed in your mouth during the day and then removed for cleaning after mealtimes and at night.

Dentures remain the most cost-effective way to replace missing teeth. In recent years, the upgrade in technology has meant that dentures are more personalised and better fitting.

Dentures typically last for between 5 and 10 years. After this time, dentures will need to be adjusted, or you will need to be fitted for new ones to ensure that they fit well and are comfortable in your mouth.

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Types of dentures in Dunstable

We offer 3 types of dentures at Dunstable Dental Practice:

Full or complete dentures

As their name suggests, a full set of false teeth sit on the acrylic plate which fits over your gums. This type of denture is good for those patients who have no teeth or only have one or two natural teeth left.

Partial dentures

Partial dentures contain several false teeth and are positioned on the acrylic plate in the exact place where you have missing teeth.

Overdenture

An overdenture or implant supported denture, is where the dentures are held in place by a clip to dental implants which sit permanently in your gums. The dental implant ensures that the dentures do not slip or move which can cause discomfort. This form of denture is growing in popularity because it combines the benefits of dental implants and is a more affordable option.

Are dentures available on the NHS?

If you are missing a tooth or missing many teeth, then you can get dentures on the NHS. This means that dentures are made and fitted at a reduced rate within NHS band 3 which can be seen in detail in our NHS fee guide.
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How do dentures in Dunstable work?

Consultation

At your first appointment, we will examine your mouth and teeth and talk about what you would like to achieve with your smile. We will check to see how many missing teeth you have, and we may take x-rays at this stage.
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Making the bespoke dentures

Next, we’ll take dental impressions of your mouth and teeth. These will be sent to our laboratory where your custom-made dentures are created. Once these are ready, there will be a “try-in” stage whereby you can preview the appearance and make any changes or adjustments.
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Fit and wear of dentures

Once your personalised dentures are ready, we will invite you back to Dunstable Dental Practice and we will show you how to wear, remove and care for your dentures.
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Benefits of dentures in Dunstable

Patients from Totternhoe, Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Sewell, Bedfordshire are choosing dentures because:

 

  • Dentures will replace gaps in your mouth allowing you to smile again with confidence
  • Replacing missing teeth with dentures mean you’ll be able to chew, speak and talk again
  • Dentures are the most cost-effective way to replace missing teeth
  • Replacing missing teeth with partial dentures protects the health of the remaining teeth you have
  • By replacing missing teeth with dentures, your facial structure will have more support and not sag which can make you look older
  • Modern dentures use materials like porcelain or plastic for the false teeth which give a natural-looking smile

FAQ's for Dentures

Will my dentures perfectly match my remaining natural teeth?

The highly skilled team working on making your custom-made dentures are experts in colour and shade matching so that they naturally match your remaining teeth. We are confident that you will be happy with the results.

Can I eat normally with dentures?

You may well find that eating with dentures takes a bit of getting used to but in time, you should be able to eat normally. Harder and sticky foods usually take longer for patients to feel comfortable eating. Your dentist can talk through this and give you hints on what you should do.

Is it painful to wear dentures?

If you’re new to wearing dentures, you may experience some minor irritation to your mouth and gums as you get used to dentures. This will gradually ease. If you’ve had a tooth or teeth extracted to wear dentures, you may find that your gum is painful, and you should take paracetamol to manage this. Again, this will ease in a few days.

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As always, the reception was warm and cheerful, and the treatment likewise. Never left in doubt as to what had been undertaken, and always left with a clear picture of what is required of me as the patient, and what future care was needed.
Susan G.
Always have good service and the staff are very helpful
Gene C.
Excellent dental service, providing that you get an experienced dental technician!
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Very professional and prompt.
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Becky C.
Highly recommend Adam my dentist has been amazing with everything, staff so friendly and welcoming
vivien P.
Since being absolutely traumatised from a root canal treatment I had here 10 plus yrs ago that was never right but I was too scared to go back and get it sorted. Finally Adam successfully took my crown off and is replacing it for me. He knows how scared I am and reassured me so much. To have trust again in someone is huge for me. I’m just gutted I didn’t go back after it was first done as it was never right and looked hideous. Unfortunately can’t have a white one now due to finance but it has to be better than what I had. Adam you can’t ever leave 😂 I have my trust in you and now my children also. Adam has been doing my checkups for a while now which built up my courage to get this tooth sorted. Thank you for being so patient with me and understanding my worries. You are a credit to the dental practice.
Peter J.
Great service as always with a smile, have now looked after my teeth for many years now and would not go anywhere else. ...Thank you
Kevin P.
An efficient and professional practice
jenai O.
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Debbie G.
Always great service from the receptionist ladies knowledgeable and calm with everyone.
We see the best dentist in town Danielle makes it a pleasure to come to the Dentist. We’ve been seeing her for several years now and couldn’t go anywhere else.
Ryan C.
Always friendly and welcoming, appointment was 5 mins early and Dentist (Adam) friendly, honest and professional.
Amanda D.
I was just so thankful to be seen and antibiotics prescribed are working well. The dentist was informative and thorough.
julie T.
Adam has been treating me for over a year and I can say he is the most nicest guy very considerate and very careful.
He takes time to get to know you to make you feel looked after .
Suzanne K.
Poonam and her assistant are fabulous. My daughter is a very anxious patient but feels at ease with Poonam. She reassures and explains everything to my daughter and eases my daughter’s anxiety. All the staff are super helpful and welcoming. Highly recommend
John H.
I am perfectly happy with the service I receive here. Been with them many years.
Lesley B.
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Claudia F.
The best
janet H.
Staff pleasant and Dr Shah kindly fitted me due to my broken tooth .!He gave plenty of anaesthetic so no pain . He took plenty of time in making sure he extracted all my root . Big thank you . This is why I remain with this surgery although I have moved away .
Ian C.
Excellent service by Dentist and Staff
Graham
We lived in Caddington. We now live in Lincolnshire. We still attend Dunstable Dental Practice. Do we need to say more ?
Ian B.
Always excellent service and care, just needed a crown adjustment, which happens, took a few minutes, could feel the difference straight away
Kris W.
Been using Dunstable Dental Practice for years. Always had friendly and helpful staff, along with excellent treatments when needed.
Natasha G.
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John C.
No problem with my visit,relaxed atmosphere,Mr Patel put you at ease.
Karen
I have been a patient of the Dunstable Dental Practice for many years now. During this time, I have always received excellent treatment from the dentists I have been a patient with. My dentist Adam Mulji is very friendly and approachable. He always has answers for the many questions I have about my treatment and explains options. He makes me feel at ease in his care. The reception staff are friendly and greet you with a smile and it's always been easy to get an appointment that is convenient for me. I can highly recommend.
Isheanesu M.
Amazing staff! Ive been coming here for years and always treated with kindness and respect!
Nicki B.
Very good all round with all staff and support I was given. Mr Shah is so understanding calm and considerate.
Allan W.
Appointment at very short notice. Was seen 10 minutes early and was out before my appointment time. Absolutely brilliant, as always.
Laura J.
My family and I have been Danyels patients for many years , excellent dentist
Ian H.
Danyel is the best dentist in the world, but dont tell everyone as its our secret..and its hard to get an appointment at the best of times. Would NEVER change her