Flexible Dentures (Valplast)

They may suit someone who needs a removable replacement for missing teeth and wants the appliance cleaned outside the mouth. Bridges are fixed to other teeth, while implants are fixed to the jawbone.

New dentures commonly cause sore spots 24 to 48 hours after first use. A fitting review can identify sore areas, which may take up to a week to heal; severe soreness may require reducing or stopping wear before that appointment.

Daily cleaning is essential. Food debris, staining, plaque, mouth odour, gum irritation, and infection can result when dentures are not cleaned, and nearby natural teeth can also be affected.

Adaptation is usually managed well, but sore spots may appear during the first 24 to 48 hours. The fitting review addresses sore areas, and healing can take up to a week.

The mouth is measured with putty or a scan to make the mould. Dentures usually take a few weeks to make, then are fitted at another appointment; an immediate set can usually be made within a few days.

Clean the denture with a soft brush or denture brush, soap, and warm water. Avoid hot water, toothpaste, and abrasive pastes because they can scratch the surface and make debris and stains more likely.

A bridge is fixed to other teeth and cannot be removed. An implant is fixed to the jawbone and can support a crown, bridge, or some dentures, giving alternatives to a removable denture.

The price discussion should separate making the removable appliance, the fitting appointment, and any later adjustment. The appliance also needs regular cleaning and careful handling after it is provided.

Flexible dentures are removable replacements that need a mould or scan, a fitting appointment, and daily cleaning with warm water and a soft brush.