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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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Sarah R.
Highly recommend this dentist, as always Ms Tanna is fantastic.
dave C.
I have always found the practice to be helpful, friendly and very professional and they go beyond your normal expectations
Simon W.
Always really nice hear and thorough in there explanations of the treatment.
Peter R.
Broke a tooth on Monday 24th August and a large piece came away. Left me with extremely sensitive pain. To make matters worse, I was travelling abroad the next day. I called the Dental Practice and they very kindly gave me an appointment straightaway and by 11.30am my dentist had repaired the tooth with a new white filling and built up the broken area. I cannot thank them enough, the pain has gone and they were so professional and friendly. Thanks to everyone at Dunstable Dental Practice.
RONALD
A wonderful Practice Everybody so friendly and helpful The Dentist was GREAT!!! in all respects What else can I say?
Anna N.
I would highly recommend Dr Adam Mulji. He is an excellent dentist who is professional, caring and genuinely takes the time to listen and understand any concerns. I have always felt completely comfortable and well looked after during my appointments. Adam explains everything clearly, is very patient and makes what can sometimes be an anxious experience feel much easier. The care and attention to detail are exceptional, and I always feel confident that I am in very good hands. Thank you, Adam, for your kindness, professionalism and excellent care. I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for a fantastic dentist.
Siobhan R.
Efficient and friendly as always
Joanna S.
Highly recommend Dunstable Dental Practice and Mr Mulji. His kindness, knowledge and exceptional care provided exactly what my child needed, while completely reassuring us both throughout the process.
Monika G.
I’ve been coming to this dental practice for quite a while now and have always had a very positive experience. The reception team are lovely, friendly and always so helpful whenever you need anything. I’ve also always seen the same dentist, Dr Adam, and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough. He is very professional, reassuring and always makes me feel well looked after. Overall, I’m very happy with the care I’ve received and would highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for a friendly and professional dental team. Thank you! 😊
Helen D.
I have been going to this practice for years and have the most amazing dentist Heena,she always makes me feel at ease knowing I am afraid of dentists.Her nurse Adriana is such a lovely lady,and so are all the staff there too. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.
gary W.
Quick painless visit no issues. Staff polite and friendly as always.
Philip H.
Have been a patient for many years. Always helpful and pleasant staff. Appointment times are always on schedule.
Luiza C.
Great practice with friendly staff and dr Tanna always patient to answer all my questions and a positive attitude making my children feel confident and comfortable about the check ups
Kian S.
Wonderful practise. I enjoyed my dentist and his very friendly team
Nick H.
On time, thorough, painless, what more could one want?
Oana I.
Very professional and frendly staff .
Helen E.
The Staff were polite and friendly and the dentist was patient and reassuring
Cindrew W.
Great service and a really friendly dental practice, and I'm such a nervous patient, they look after me very well.
Elaine S.
A problem with a tooth was soon sorted out at short notice, excellent service.
Liz C.
I always know that 8 will receive a professional and warm welcome from the staff. Dr Tanna is amazing and never fails to deliver outstanding treatment. Having an extraction that I didn't even feel when she had extracted the tooth was wonderful. She really is an excellent dentist.
michelle J.
Myself and my family have been clients of Mr Abbay Shah for over 20 years, always a great service and looked after well each visit. Todays visit was Abbay and Adriana and again all good, happy and polite visit. Will happily recommend them.
Thomas
I couldn’t have been any more nervous walking into this dentist as I was in so much pain and I new what was coming, The reception staff were lovely and very helpful I saw the dentist P Tanna and her nurse they were really Lovley and so professional. could see instantly how nervous I was and really helped put me at ease “witch is not easy” she detected the problem after doing an xray witch took a matter of minutes Unfortunately i had to have my wisdom tooth out witch I was worried about instantly but she explained everything and showed genuine concern about me and making sure she resolved the issue She numbed my gum and before I new it the tooth was out! I couldn’t believe it Painless!! I will be returning for check ups from Now on and I can not recommend this practice enough Thank you guys sooooo much 🙏🏻
Owen G.
Excellent service
Sara D.
Dr Shah is so professional kind and has looked after my family for over 16 years . We have all had the best care . Highly recommend.
Cackle T.
As usual, polite, caring and great service, thank you! I've been going here for years now, they're honest, lovely receptionists, my dentist and the hygienist too. When I asked for a treatment he didn't think I needed, after a private dentist tried to persuade me to have it, he assured me that I really didn't, when he could've taken nearly £4000 from me. Good dentists are worth their weight in gold! Many thanks again! Jean