How to Make Your Own Dentures
Follow along with this guide by using the Ultimate Denture Kit or the False Teeth Kit.
Dentures are a removable set of false teeth that sit on a plate, which is usually made from plastic or metal. Using this kit, you'll combine false teeth with imitation gum material to create your own denture.
Our pink gum material is made from a non-toxic plastic that softens when heated and hardens when cooled. Best of all, it can be reused and reshaped over and over again. So if your denture isn't a perfect fit at first, you can keep reheating and adjusting it until it is.
Don't need all of the teeth in the set? Our false teeth are pre-formed on a wire, so you can choose the teeth you need and remove any excess.
Contents
- Acrylic resin false teeth
- Pink gum material
- White thermal beads
- Emery board
Create Your Dentures
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and clean, running water. Do not put on gloves.
- Fill a saucepan halfway with water and bring to a boil.
- Place a pink gum strip into the hot water. Within seconds, it will become transparent and pliable.
- Optional: if you need to lighten the colour to match your gums, gradually add and incorporate a small amount of white thermal beads until you achieve your perfect shade match.
- Use a utensil to remove the pink gum material from the water and transfer it onto the cast. Careful, it may be hot!
- Using clean hands, place the false teeth directly onto the material and set it in place, adjusting it to fit.
- Work the material around the gums and palate, removing any excess until you achieve your desired look and fit.
- Continue to reshape the denture until you are fully satisfied. If the gum material has hardened while you're still working with it, remove it from the cast and submerge it in hot water to soften it. If additional material is required, simply heat another strip and add it where needed.
- Allow the denture to fully cool and harden, then remove it from the cast.
- Optional: use the emery board to file down the teeth to your desired look.
Your dentures are now ready for use! Add denture adhesive for extra staying power as required.
After Care
For best results, brush your dentures with a soft-bristled denture brush and soak them in denture cleanser every day. Store the dentures in room temperature water when not in use.