When Should You Replace Your Dentures?
Dentures have a useful life of about five to seven years. However, your denturist is the most qualified person to tell you when a denture needs replacing. An annual consultation to have your dentures checked and cleaned can prevent many problems, among them the bad habits that denture wearers develop and that require adjustments, a new base, or even complete replacement. 6 signs that your dentures needs attention: 1. The denture does not adhere to your gums as well as it used to. 2. The denture is loose 3. The denture does not cut food well 4. The denture makes your face look older 5. The denture has yellowed 6. The denture caused discomfort or pain. There are also many other clinical problems with an old dentures that only your denturist would notice. Because she constructs your prosthesis herself, the denturist actually minimizes the impact of such changes. Thus, when replacement is indicated, she makes sure your new dentures conform to the changes that your face