Dentures have a useful life of about five years, however, your denturist is the most qualified person to tell you when the dentures need replacing. An annual consultation to have your prosthesis checked and cleaned can prevent many problems, among them the bad habits that denture wearers develop and that require adjustments, a new base or reline or even complete replacement. Not to mention all the other signs that only your denturist would notice. Your denturist constructs your prosthesis themselves, the denturist actually minimizes the impact of such changes. Thus, when replacement is indicated, your denturist makes sure that your new dentures conform to the changes that your face has undergone over time.
All new dentures require an adjustment period, which is entirely normal.
Your denturist can give you tips on how to shorten this adjustment period and make it easier. Remember that wearing dentures that are 10 or 15 years old inevitably causes changes in your mouth that are often irreversible. The longer you delay replacing your dentures, the more your appearance and your comfort will be affected . . . . If you have been wearing the same dental prosthesis for more than five years without having it checked by your denturist, you are running unnecessary risks. Too many people believe that dentures are good for 20 years.