Dentures
Dentures are the last resort for the replacement of missing teeth . Depending on each individual patient, we may decide together whether full or partial dentures are recommended. Partial dentures replace the necessary missing teeth with a removable framework with attached teeth where needed and use the natural teeth for support. A less desirable choice, but sometimes necessary decision, are full dentures. These are used when all of your natural teeth must be removed from the mouth and replaced with a full set of dentures. There are two types of full dentures.
This becomes a challenge for those forced to make this decision. These feelings will affect the way you eat and talk for a little while. Over time, your mouth becomes trained to eat and speak with your dentures and they begin to feel more and more like your natural teeth. They may never feel perfectly comfortable, but it is much better than the alternative of not having any teeth at all.
Caring For Your Dentures
Even though dentures are not real teeth, you should care for them like they are. You should brush them to remove plaque and food particles before removing your dentures. After they have been removed, you should place them directly into room temperature water or a denture cleaning solution. Never use hot water as it could warp the dentures. Your dentures are delicate, so make sure you are careful when handling them so you do not drop them. Also never try to adjust them yourself, you could ruin them. Always seek assistance from your dentist if your dentures feel uncomfortable or loose.
- Conventional Full Dentures - this is when all the teeth are removed and the tissue is given time to heal before the dentures are placed. It could take a few
months for the gum tissue to heal completely and during this time you will be without teeth. - Immediate Full Dentures - prior to having your teeth removed, your dentist takes measurements and has dentures fitted for your mouth. After removing the teeth, the dentures are immediately placed in your mouth. The benefit is that you do not have to spend any time without teeth. You will however, need to have a follow up visit to refit your dentures because the jaw bone and gums will lightly change shape as your mouth heels. The dentures will need to be reline after the jaw bone and gums have healed.
This becomes a challenge for those forced to make this decision. These feelings will affect the way you eat and talk for a little while. Over time, your mouth becomes trained to eat and speak with your dentures and they begin to feel more and more like your natural teeth. They may never feel perfectly comfortable, but it is much better than the alternative of not having any teeth at all.
Caring For Your Dentures
Even though dentures are not real teeth, you should care for them like they are. You should brush them to remove plaque and food particles before removing your dentures. After they have been removed, you should place them directly into room temperature water or a denture cleaning solution. Never use hot water as it could warp the dentures. Your dentures are delicate, so make sure you are careful when handling them so you do not drop them. Also never try to adjust them yourself, you could ruin them. Always seek assistance from your dentist if your dentures feel uncomfortable or loose.
