do I go to have this done? Only registered dentists and registered clinical dental technicians are allowed to work in the patient's mouth to take impressions and to fit dentures or plates. Should you wish to have a set of dentures or a plate made then you should consult either a registered clinical dental technician or registered dentist. Refer to the list of registered clinical dental technicians or dentists by clicking here . A registered dental technician can make the denture only, using an impression taken by a registered dentist or registered clinical dental technician. I require new dentures to be made. Should I expect the new dentures to fit perfectly when I first receive them? Your dentures should fit, but it is not uncommon for you to experience sore spots as you adjust to new chewing patterns etc. Sore spots should be addressed by your clinical dental technician (often by adjusting the dentures) before they develop into painful mouth ulcers. This may take three or four visits for adjustments to get the denture fitting to your satisfaction. How long should my dentures last? Your dentures should last 7 to 10 years. The teeth wear down at different rates depending on your diet and how much you grind them. Also, the bony ridges that support your dentures shrink over time, causing your dentures to become unstable. During the lifespan of your dentures, the fit may become loose due to these changes in your mouth. This can be corrected by having