Expired Products: What You Need to Know

6. Dentures

Expires in: 7–10 years, or as soon as the dentist recommends
Cost on average: $1,000–$2,000*
Usually, your dentist will notify you when it's time to get new dentures. Dentures can last anywhere from seven to ten years if you take good care of them. Eventually, even the highest-quality and most resilient of these mouthpieces will need to be replaced.

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They don't last forever, and you can tell by how they feel when it's time for new ones. You should get new ones if they are uncomfortable, feel loose, are falling out, or are damaging the tissues around your gums. It is also an indication that your dentures need to be replaced if you are experiencing problems speaking clearly or if they are stained or broken.

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