Dr. Paramveer Singh Malik
Prosthodontist & Implantologist · Kondapur
Dr. Paramveer plans and fits dentures at our Kondapur clinic.
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Missing a lot of teeth makes ordinary things hard: chewing a chapati, speaking clearly, smiling in a photo. Dentures are removable teeth made to fit your mouth, and for many people they make eating and talking easier again.
Who you'll see for dentures at Kondapur
At our Kondapur clinic, your dentures are planned and fitted by Dr. Paramveer Singh Malik, our prosthodontist. He restores damaged teeth and replaces missing ones.
Meet the whole team, with each dentist’s qualifications and which of our two clinics they work at.
Full or partial
There are two main kinds of denture.
- A full denture replaces every tooth in the upper or lower jaw. It rests on your gums.
- A partial denture fills the gaps when you still have some teeth of your own. It holds on to those teeth, which helps it stay steady.
Which kind suits you depends on how many teeth you have left and how healthy they are. If a denture keeps moving when you eat, dental implants can sometimes be used to hold it steady. More on dental implants.
How a denture is made
A denture is made to measure, so it takes more than one visit. It starts with a check-up of your gums, any teeth you still have and the way your jaws meet, and we’ll tell you then if a bridge or implants would suit you better. An impression of your mouth is used to make the denture fit. The exact steps, and how many visits they take, depend on your mouth, and we’ll go through them with you at that first visit.
When the denture is ready, you’ll be shown how to put it in and take it out. Most new dentures need a small adjustment afterwards, to ease any spot that rubs.
The first few weeks
New dentures can feel big and a bit loose at first, while your cheeks and tongue learn to hold them. Some words may sound different for a few days. Start with soft food cut into small pieces, and chew on both sides at once.
A sore spot in the first week or two is common. Please don’t put up with it: come back so the denture can be adjusted.
Looking after your dentures
- Take them out at night, unless we’ve told you otherwise, and keep them in water so they don’t dry out and change shape.
- Clean them every day with a soft brush and plain soap or a denture cleaner. Don’t use toothpaste on them: it can damage them.
- Clean them over a basin of water or a folded towel. Dentures can crack if they fall on a hard floor.
- Brush your gums, tongue and any teeth you still have, morning and night.
- Come and see us if they click, slip or start to hurt.
Dentures, a bridge or implants?
A bridge is fixed to the teeth on either side of a gap and does not come out. An implant is fixed into the jawbone. Dentures come out for cleaning, and they are often the practical choice when many teeth are missing or when a bridge or implants are not suitable. At your first visit we’ll go through what fits your mouth. If all the teeth in one jaw are missing, implants can be another option: read about full-mouth dental implants. If you’re weighing up fixed options for a single gap, this guide helps: implant or bridge?
Questions people ask
Can I sleep with my dentures in?
It is usually better to take them out at night so your gums get a rest. Keep them in water or a denture cleaning solution.
How long do dentures last?
There’s no fixed number of years. Your gums and jawbone slowly change shape, and the teeth wear, so a denture that fits well now can loosen over the years.
My denture has become loose. What should I do?
Don’t keep wearing a denture that rubs or slips. Book a visit so we can check it.
What does a denture cost?
It depends on what your mouth needs, so there isn’t one price. Ask us at your first visit.
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Visit us in Kondapur
Dr. Malik’s Dental Clinic, 2nd Floor, Glacier Building, opposite Google, Kondapur. Open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Directions and a map are on our Kondapur clinic page.
Call 89198 41783 or WhatsApp us to book a time.
