Dentures typically last between 5 and 7 years. False teeth, or dentures, lose their luster, and become discolored with time much like real teeth. You may notice words not feeling or sounding right as they leave your mouth. Sometimes denture changes are necessary to provide a comfortable fit.

There is an initial “try-in” phase while getting dentures. Wax impressions of your teeth will be taken so you and your dentist may preview how the dentures will appear before they are permanently affixed to your gums. This is the time to voice any aesthetic concerns and request any necessary changes to ensure your satisfaction with the final product.

When cleaning your dentures, do it over a water basin or moist cloth, in case they are dropped. Denture brushes, denture soap, and denture cleansers may be found at any pharmacy, and you should use them to carefully scrub your false teeth. If you’re going to use water, use lukewarm water, and don’t use any gritty pastes or powders. Dentures need to be cleaned after every meal.

Generally speaking, it’s advised to take them off before bed. The gum tissue may heal and be normally stimulated and cleaned by the tongue and saliva if the denture is removed for at least eight hours a day or night, as indicated by studies. In the long run, this is beneficial to gum health.