FAQ

Denture

If my gums shrink, do I need to get a new denture?

A denture does not automatically need to be remade just because your gums have receded. As long as the denture body and artificial teeth are

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Denture

When should denture repair (relining, modification) be done?

When your denture starts becoming loose or trapping a lot of food, it is time for a repair (relining or adjustment). The jawbone continues t

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Denture

If my denture breaks, can I glue it at home with super glue?

Absolutely not. Household super glue can irritate your mouth, and if the pieces harden even slightly out of alignment, the denture can warp

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Denture

If I drop and break my denture, can it be repaired?

Whether a repair is possible depends on where and how badly the denture is broken. 1) When the pink resin base (the gum-colored part) is cra

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Denture

Will dentures change my facial appearance (lip line)?

Yes, and in most cases the change is for the better. When teeth are missing, the support for your lips and cheeks disappears, making the are

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Denture

Will it be obvious to others that I'm wearing dentures?

Not very noticeable. Modern dentures are made with gum-colored resin and artificial teeth that closely resemble natural teeth, so they are h

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Denture

Can my dentures fall out when I sneeze or cough?

Yes, it can happen. A sneeze or a big cough creates sudden air pressure and muscle movement inside your mouth that can momentarily dislodge

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Denture

Can I exercise or sing while wearing dentures?

Yes, you can keep your denture in for light exercise and singing. The longer you spend without your denture, the more awkward your speech an

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Denture

I'm worried the metal clasps will be visible. Are there options?

If you need a partial denture with clasps in visible areas, an I-bar can be used instead of the standard C-clasp to reduce visibility, thoug

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Denture

Which is better, dentures or implants?

The two treatments have different strengths and weaknesses, so the right choice depends on your individual situation. Implants are anchored

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Denture

What are implant-supported dentures (overdentures)?

It is a method of placing 2~4 implants and connecting the denture on top with snap-on attachments. It comes loose less and offers stronger c

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Denture

Are there cases where dentures are better than full-mouth implants?

Yes, there are such cases. A denture can be the more sensible choice when 1) the jawbone has resorbed so much that placing multiple implants

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Denture

After using dentures for a long time, can I switch to implants?

Yes, it is possible in most cases. However, long-term denture use gradually resorbs the jawbone, so bone grafting may be needed if there is

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Denture

How often should I have regular check-ups?

We recommend a denture check-up every 6 months. The jawbone keeps changing even while you wear the denture, so at each visit we check 1) the

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Denture

Can I have dentures made if I have diabetes or hypertension?

Yes, it is possible. Denture fabrication is based on impressions and fitting, not oral surgery, so it can be done safely even with systemic

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Denture

I have frequent dry mouth. Will it affect my denture use?

Yes, dry mouth affects denture use. Saliva creates the suction between the denture and your gums, so when your mouth is dry the denture come

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Denture

What signs indicate I need to replace my dentures?

If your denture keeps slipping, your gums hurt every time you chew, and the artificial teeth are heavily worn, it is time to consider replac

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Wisdom Tooth

Do all wisdom teeth have to be removed even if they don't hurt?

No. A wisdom tooth that has erupted straight, cleans easily, and has an opposing tooth to chew against can usually stay. However, we recomme

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Wisdom Tooth

Will my face swell a lot after wisdom tooth extraction?

It depends on how difficult the extraction is. Simple extractions cause almost no swelling, but impacted wisdom tooth extractions, which inv

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Wisdom Tooth

How much does wisdom tooth extraction cost?

Wisdom tooth extraction is covered by health insurance. A simple extraction is about 10,000~20,000 KRW, and an impacted extraction is about

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