Question: Doesn't a mold exist for my current denture?

Answer: That mold had to be broken when creating your current denture. In fact, a mold has to be made and broken each time a new denture is made. However, Altadonics' process allows multiple sets of dentures to be made from the same mold, so your denture can be replaced as many times as you request.

Question: How often should I replace my dentures?

Answer: Most people would be surprised to discover that the ADA recommends replacing a denture every 5 to 7 years. Although dentures are durable, they won't last forever and as dentures age they become more porous and capable of housing harmful and odor causing bacteria. The side effects associated with dentures older than 7 years are numerous and range from accelerated absorption of the gums, to headaches and bad breathe. Since the mouth is in a constant state of change a replacement denture every 5-7 years also helps to maintain a healthy natural appearance. With the Assurance Denture service each replacement denture will be as comfortable as your original and will be made with the latest denture making materials and techniques to further protect your oral health.

Question: What are the most common ways dentures are lost or destroyed?

Answer: A trip to the hospital, dogs and yes even falling into a body of water:

Police Frogmen Recover Lost Dentures From Lake

"Swiss police frogmen have rescued a tourist's dentures which fell into a lake.
They scanned Zoug lake after the man lost his false teeth during a wrong manoeuvre on a sailing boat.
Divers, who eventually found the dentures after two attempts, are reported to have refused a glass of wine the man offered them as reward.
In a letter of thank you sent to Swiss newspaper Zuger-presse, the tourist said he had "no hope at all that the dentures could be rescued".

Story filed: 10:28 Monday 9th July 2001 Ananova