Pearce and Co Dentures

Choosing the right method to update a loose fitting plate depends entirely on the current health of your gums and how recently you have undergone oral surgery. Both techniques are essential forms of professional denture maintenance designed to fill the physical gaps that naturally form as your jawbone structure changes shape over time. However, they

Developing sudden, painful friction points beneath an ageing appliance is a clear indicator that the physical relationship between your oral anatomy and the hard acrylic base has drifted out of alignment. While the synthetic materials of your teeth remain completely rigid over the years, the living gum tissues and skeletal ridges beneath them are in

A professional laboratory hard reline is specifically organised to minimise your time without teeth, typically being completed within a single working day. This rapid turnaround is achieved by coordinating an early morning appointment where the physical impressions are taken directly inside your existing plate. The appliance is immediately sent to the on-site or partner laboratory,

No, you should never use commercial superglue or any household hardware adhesives to fix a cracked or broken appliance. When a break occurs, it is highly tempting to reach for a quick household fix to avoid the immediate embarrassment of going without your teeth, but standard hardware glues are entirely unsuited for the highly sensitive

The protective material added during a professional clinical reshape generally provides optimal stability and surface retention for approximately one to two years. While the durable medical-grade acrylic itself will technically stay intact far longer than that, the living tissue inside your mouth continuously alters its physical shape. This biological shifting means that even if the

On the exact day your teeth are extracted, immediate dentures will look remarkably like real teeth, though your overall facial appearance might feel slightly unnatural at first due to temporary post-surgical swelling. Because these specialised appliances are built in a dental laboratory before your oral surgery, the shape, shade, and positioning of the replacement teeth

It is incredibly common for an immediate appliance to lose its tight, original grip around the three-month mark. When your provisional teeth were first inserted on the day of your extractions, they were shaped to match the exact dimensions of your mouth before surgery. At that stage, your gums were highly swollen, which actually helped

Maintaining implant retained dentures requires a consistent daily hygiene routine and regular professional checkups to ensure the longevity of both the prosthetic and the underlying implants. Because these restorations are designed to provide superior stability compared to traditional alternatives, protecting your investment relies on keeping the attachment components clean and free from debris. Please contact