Dentures – A Popular Treatment For Replacing Missing Teeth

Dentures Dentures are acrylic (plastic), metal or nylon removable false teeth, fitting over your gums and replacing missing teeth. A denture or a complete denture as it is often called, is an appliance that is inserted in the mouth, replaces natural teeth and provides support for the cheeks and lips. Most dentures are made of acrylic and can be fabricated two different ways: A conventional denture is made after all teeth have been extracted and the tissues (gums) have healed. An immediate denture is fabricated and inserted immediately after the teeth are extracted and the tissues are allowed to heal under the denture. An upper denture has acrylic, usually flesh colored, that covers the palate (roof of the mouth). A lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe to leave room for the tongue.

Valrico Dentist, Dr. Laura Bridges :Tips on caring for your Dentures Dentures should be brushed inside and outside daily with a soft, large nylon denture tooth brush with round-ended bristles. Use denture creams instead of toothpastes, which are too abrasive and will scratch your denture. Rinse with cold water. Dentures warp if placed in hot water. Inspect your denture regularly for worn teeth. Worn and stained dentures can make you look older and cause your dentures to function poorly. Discuss all your current medications with your doctor and dental professional. Be sure to visit your dental professional regularly. Have loose dentures checked immediately as they can cause friction and pressure on the gum tissues and bones.

Dental Exams & Maintenance Your dentures are an investment and require care and attention to maintain their optimum performance. The fit of your dentures will have a profound affect on your oral tissues and health. An annual examination by Valrico dentist, Dr. Bridges will help ensure your denture is functioning properly. Denture Exam Overview Update of medical and dental history chart An examination of your oral cavity Tissue and bone assessment Denture stability and bite examination Cleaning and polishing of your denture Oral hygiene review Comfort, Fit, and Integrity of Dentures Dr. Bridges can assess your dentures for cracks, chips, and broken or loose teeth and suggest solutions

Denture Relines New dentures will typically fit your mouth very securely as it has been designed specifically for your gums. As time goes on, your gum tissues will change and the fit of the denture will become more loose and thus more prone to movement inside your mouth. Having the denture professionally relined every one to two years will keep the denture secure and functional. Hard Denture Reline: Valrico dentist, Dr. Laura Bridges removes a layer of plastic from the dentures interior surface, and then fills the denture with a putty-like material which conforms to the contours of your mouth creating an accurate impression.  Soft Denture Reline: Bridges Dental may recommend relining the denture with a material that stays pliable for one to two years before needing replacement Temporary Relines: A temporary, or palliative (medicated) reline material may be recommended to allow the inflammation to subside. This reline makes the denture fit much more tightly, and is usually soft and pliable. 

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