Myth: Dentures always look fake
Reality: dentures made properly today are personalised to suit your face - tooth shape, size, and shade are individually chosen, not a generic default. The old "denture look" comes from poor fit and design, not from dentures as a category.
Myth: You can eat whatever you want immediately
Reality: eating takes some practice, usually settling within a couple of weeks with softer foods first. Most people work back up to a full, varied diet, though some very hard or sticky foods can stay trickier long-term.
Myth: Dentures never need adjusting once you get them
Reality: your gums keep changing shape over time, so a periodic reline is a normal, expected part of denture ownership - not a sign anything was made wrong originally.
Myth: You need a dentist referral to see a prosthetist
Reality: for most denture work, you can book directly with a dental prosthetist without seeing a dentist first. A referral is only relevant if your case involves extractions or implant surgery.
Myth: All dentures are basically the same
Reality: there's a real range - full, partial, immediate, BPS, and implant-retained dentures each suit different situations, with genuinely different materials, processes, and costs involved.
Myth: Dentures are only for elderly patients
Reality: dentures suit anyone missing teeth, whatever the cause - decay, injury, or genetics - regardless of age.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do dentures look fake?
A: Not when made properly — tooth shape, size, and shade are individually chosen to suit your face. The wax try-in stage lets you preview and adjust the look before anything is finalised.
Q: Do I need a referral to get dentures?
A: No, for most denture work you can book directly with a dental prosthetist without seeing a dentist first.
Q: Are dentures only for older people?
A: No — dentures suit anyone missing teeth, whatever the cause, regardless of age.