Everyday denture questions deserve clear answers. Talking Dentures is Simon Miles’s YouTube channel, where he discusses making, wearing and caring for dentures in an approachable question-and-answer format.
Browse the written guides below, or visit Talking Dentures on YouTube. Each guide summarises a complete episode and links to the original video. Advice for your own mouth should be agreed with your dental team.
Cleaning and daily care
- Can Dentures Get Stained Like Teeth?
- Why Do Dentures Smell Bad Sometimes?
- What’s the Best Denture Cleaner?
- Do You Brush Dentures Like Normal Teeth?
- Can You Sleep With Your Dentures In?
- Do You Need Special Toothpaste for Dentures?
- How Often Should I Be Cleaning My Dentures?
Talking and eating
- How Do You Re-Learn to Talk With Dentures?
- Do Upper Dentures Make You Gag?
- How Do You Stop Dentures Moving When Eating?
- Can You Bite Into an Apple With Dentures?
- Why Do My Dentures Click When I Talk?
- How Long Before I Can Eat Steak With Dentures?
- Why Is Chewing Difficult With Dentures?
- What Foods Should I Avoid With Dentures?
- Can You Eat Normally With Dentures? What You Really Need to Know
Comfort and sore spots
- Why Does Wearing Dentures Make My Gums Itch?
- Do I Need to Take Breaks From Wearing Dentures?
- Can Dentures Give You Mouth Ulcers?
- What’s the Best Pain Relief for Sore Dentures?
- Do Dentures Get More Comfortable Over Time?
- Why Does My Lower Denture Not Stay in Place?
- What Can I Do If My Dentures Make My Mouth Sore?
- Can Dentures Cut Your Gums?
- Are Sore Spots Normal With Dentures?
- Do New Dentures Hurt at First?
- What Do Dentists Do If Dentures Are Rubbing?
Fit, adjustments and new dentures
- How Do You Know If Dentures Fit Properly?
- Can Dentures Be Relined at Home?
- How Often Should Dentures Be Adjusted?
- Do You Need Glue for New Dentures?
- Why Do My Dentures Keep Slipping?
- What Are Immediate Dentures?
- Can Dentures Be Tightened If They Feel Loose?
- Why Do My Dentures Feel Too Big?
- How Long Does It Take to Get Used to New Dentures?
- What Is the Process of Getting Dentures?
Appearance, materials and treatment choices
- Can Dentures Change the Shape of Your Face?
- Do NHS Dentures Look Fake?
- How Soon Can You Get Dentures After Teeth Removal?
- Dentures vs Implants: Which Is Better for You?
- What’s the Difference Between Full and Partial Dentures?
- At What Age Do Most People Need Dentures?
- How Natural Do Dentures Look Today?
- How Long Do Dentures Usually Last?
- What are dentures made of today?
- Sleeping with dentures: your wearing routine explained
This guide provides general information. Simon and your dental team can advise on your own circumstances.
