Dentures in Glasgow’s West End

The process typically involves several appointments over a number of weeks. This allows time for the scan and any impressions, a trial fitting and any adjustments before the final denture is made. Your dentist will tell you how many visits to expect when you start.

At Dentistry @ Jordanhill, a partial acrylic denture is from £578, a full acrylic denture £994–£1,580, and a partial chrome denture £922–£1,748, depending on the level chosen. Fees are a guide only and your dentist confirms the cost after your examination.

It is common to experience some changes to speech initially. Most patients find this improves quickly as they adjust to wearing their new denture. Reading aloud for a few minutes a day speeds it up.

New dentures can take some time to get used to. Some initial soreness or irritation is normal and usually settles as your mouth adapts. We make adjustments whenever they are needed, so if a spot keeps rubbing, do not put up with it: call and we ease it.

Dentures should be cleaned daily with a denture brush and denture cleaner, not regular toothpaste, which can scratch the surface. Remove them at night and store them in water or a denture-soaking solution. Clean over a basin of water or a towel, so the denture is not damaged if it slips from your hands.

Yes. If your denture breaks or becomes loose, contact the practice and we will advise on the best course of action. In many cases, repairs can be carried out quickly. Avoid home repair kits and glues, which can make a proper repair harder.

Dental implants are a permanent, fixed alternative to dentures for suitable patients, and implants can also be used to hold a denture firmly in place. For a single gap with a sound tooth beside it, a fixed bridge is another option. Ask us about implant options at your examination.

Yes. Taking dentures out overnight gives the gums a rest and reduces the risk of sore patches and fungal infections under the plate. Store them in water or a soaking solution so the acrylic does not dry out and change shape.

Most people eat well with a well-fitting denture after a short period of adjustment. Start with soft food cut into small pieces, chew on both sides at the same time to keep the denture balanced, and build up to firmer food over a couple of weeks. Very sticky or hard foods remain harder with a full denture than with natural teeth.

With good care a denture lasts for years, but your mouth keeps changing shape beneath it, so most dentures need relining or remaking eventually to keep them fitting well. Keep up your regular check-ups even if you have no natural teeth left: we check the fit of the denture and the health of your gums and mouth.

Often, yes. An immediate denture is made from a scan, and impressions where needed, taken before the extractions and fitted at the same visit the teeth are removed, so you are not left without teeth. Because the gums shrink as they heal, it usually needs relining or replacing some months later, and your dentist will explain that at the start.

A well-fitting denture should not need it, though some people like the extra security of a small amount for a lower denture, which has less to hold onto than an upper one. If you find you cannot manage without adhesive, the denture probably needs adjusting or relining; tell us rather than using more.

Acrylic is less expensive and easier to add teeth to later if more are lost. Chrome cobalt has a metal framework that makes the denture thinner, lighter and longer-lasting, with small clasps that grip your remaining teeth, so it feels less bulky and moves less. Your dentist will recommend the type that suits your mouth and the teeth you have.