Almost everyone in the dental profession has stories of patients that have not had their dentures checked in over a decade. In fact, recently, the ADPA (Australian Dental Prosthetists Association) cited an example of a patient who had not had their dentures checked in over 40 years. This is not good!

“Dentures need to be checked at least once a year.”

Some people aren’t aware that dentures require checking and maintenance every year; they are not a one-off, set-and-forget deal. Typically, those that don’t get them checked are also the ones that complain that their dentures are annoying, uncomfortable or painful.

Save money over the long term

We need to maintain our dentures because our bodies are ever-changing. Denture wear, changes in the gums and a patient’s overall health can have an impact on the comfort and effectiveness of your dentures. Annual visits to your dental clinic can help stave off many potential problems:

• headaches
• neck and joint pain
• poor digestion
• irritated and soft gums
• bone loss – and occasionally changes in facial contour

And, some of these changes are irreversible.