Q. What is the difference between a dental prosthetist and a dentist?
A. A dentist has qualified at university in dental science. A dental prosthetist qualifies as a dental technician first and then does further study to enable them to see the patient for the chairside component such as impressions.
Q. "If I see you, who will actually make my denture?"
A. All chairside procedures and the actual construction of your dentures are done by me on the premises. To achieve the best results, I prefer to do all the work myself.
Q. "Are there different qualities of teeth?"
A. The actual teeth are made of acrylic and there are definitely differences in quality. Some are very cheap and they wear out very quickly. Others are harder and last much longer. You cannot tell which are soft and which are hard simply by looking at them. I use high quality teeth only.
Q. "How do I clean my dentures?"
A. The best way is to brush them with a soft brush and hand soap. Toothpaste is too abrasive for dentures.
Q. "Should I leave them out at night?"
A. Ideally, yes. It gives the mouth a rest from the dentures. But, if you want to leave them in that is OK too. We understand that not all people wish to sleep without their dentures in.
Q. "I'm still unsure about what I should do with my denture problems."
A. Call me to make an appointment! I don't charge for initial consultations. Some people are told that their denture problems are their fault. This is not the case.
Q. "How do I choose a dental prosthetist?"
A. Make an appointment to see your prosthetist. Go in and have a chat. Ask lots of questions. You will know straight away if you feel comfortable or not.
Q. "To me, all dentures all look the same. Are they made the same way?"
A. There are many variations in the techniques used which affects the quality of the finished product. There are short cuts that can be taken to make the dentures faster but the quality is not as good. Needless to say, I do not take shortcuts! I can explain the differences to you on your first visit.
Q. "How much will my new dentures cost?"
A. Prices vary depending on the case. I will give you a written quote on your first visit.
Q. "How many visits are there for full dentures?"
A. There is at least five visits. If there are less than 5, shortcuts are being taken.
A. A dentist has qualified at university in dental science. A dental prosthetist qualifies as a dental technician first and then does further study to enable them to see the patient for the chairside component such as impressions.
Q. "If I see you, who will actually make my denture?"
A. All chairside procedures and the actual construction of your dentures are done by me on the premises. To achieve the best results, I prefer to do all the work myself.
Q. "Are there different qualities of teeth?"
A. The actual teeth are made of acrylic and there are definitely differences in quality. Some are very cheap and they wear out very quickly. Others are harder and last much longer. You cannot tell which are soft and which are hard simply by looking at them. I use high quality teeth only.
Q. "How do I clean my dentures?"
A. The best way is to brush them with a soft brush and hand soap. Toothpaste is too abrasive for dentures.
Q. "Should I leave them out at night?"
A. Ideally, yes. It gives the mouth a rest from the dentures. But, if you want to leave them in that is OK too. We understand that not all people wish to sleep without their dentures in.
Q. "I'm still unsure about what I should do with my denture problems."
A. Call me to make an appointment! I don't charge for initial consultations. Some people are told that their denture problems are their fault. This is not the case.
Q. "How do I choose a dental prosthetist?"
A. Make an appointment to see your prosthetist. Go in and have a chat. Ask lots of questions. You will know straight away if you feel comfortable or not.
Q. "To me, all dentures all look the same. Are they made the same way?"
A. There are many variations in the techniques used which affects the quality of the finished product. There are short cuts that can be taken to make the dentures faster but the quality is not as good. Needless to say, I do not take shortcuts! I can explain the differences to you on your first visit.
Q. "How much will my new dentures cost?"
A. Prices vary depending on the case. I will give you a written quote on your first visit.
Q. "How many visits are there for full dentures?"
A. There is at least five visits. If there are less than 5, shortcuts are being taken.