Patients often present at my clinic with dentures that started off fitting well and slowly got worse in their ability to function well under normal usage. This is often the result of bone resorption in the jaw.
Our bones are constantly changing on a molecular level and bone remodelling happens naturally in order to maintain bone strength.
A lot of Denture cleaners contain high contents of bleach which over time cause discolouration, weakness and makes dentures porous over time. For these reasons we do not recommend using the over-the-counter products
I see patients on a daily basis who are unaware of the importance of taking their dentures out at night.
A question I often get asked during a consultation is “How often do I need new dentures?” or “How long will my Dentures last?”
It is advisable that your dentures are changed every 5 years. Within that time, after approximately 2.5 years, a reline should be done.