Dentures

Decades ago, good oral health was a comparatively lesser known aspect of healthcare.

People would mostly visit dentist only when they experienced any sort of pain or if they wanted to get their tooth extracted.

Consequently, more and more people ended up having natural teeth and most of them took resort to wearing dentures.

However, the properly fitted dentures have several benefits which include improving eating capabilities as well as your self-confidence and boosting your self-esteem.

This guide shares an overview of dentures, their types as well as benefits.

To learn more, let’s hop on to this in-depth guide!

How to Maintain Your Dentures?

Our mouth is usually full of bacteria, so it isn’t surprising that artificial teeth need to be cleaned on regular basis.

Your dentist will also advise you about the best way you can clean your dentures mostly depending on what type of false teeth you have.

For example, when you remove partial dentures, it can make it easier for you to clean your teeth specially when you’re brushing at night time.

You can also use solutions for cleaning that are specifically made for dentures for effective cleaning.

Moreover, false teeth require different solutions that mostly depend on the materials they’re made from, so you can ask your dental expert what you should be using.

To increase the lifespan further, you need to be careful while handling them.

Don’t bend them nor should you try to avoid damaging any of the clips while you’re cleaning them.

Soaking your dentures overnight can also help to prevent them from drying out fast.

However, you need to make sure that you rinse them properly under water before putting them back in place.

Furthermore, your dental expert might also advise you to avoid certain types of foods.

Moreover, you should also be avoiding foods that are tougher such as hard candy or chewy like certain gums.

What Are The Side Effects of False Teeth?

After getting false teeth, especially immediate dentures, you may also experience temporary nausea.

Dentures can also cause irritation as well as soreness for a while but it subsides soon.

The symptoms mostly include:

Odor coming from your false teeth
Pressure sores from where the false teeth fit into their proper place, especially after the period of adjustment
Cracks or chips in the false teeth
Pressure sores from where the false teeth usually fit into their proper place, especially after the period of adjustment
Consistent patterns of speech that don’t go away after the period of adjustment

What Are the Alternatives to Dentures?

In addition to the dentures, there are other alternatives as well that some of the individuals may find more appealing.

Moreover, false teeth implants are comparatively permanent, thanks to the metal screw that is placed into the jawbone for the purpose of stability before placing a false tooth on it.

You can have just one implant or a full set.

When it comes to price, implants are significantly more expensive in comparison to dentures, though most of the people are happy to pay the price for dentures.

Moreover, veneers can also help to improve the appearance of existing teeth that are healthy by placing a thin layer of porcelain over the front of your teeth.

Another common alternative is bridges

Types of Dentures

There are numerous types of dentures that are available.

All types of dentures mostly require fitting so that they match the shape, size as well as color of your dentures.

The fitting is mostly done by a specialist known as prosthodontist or by a general dentist.

Their main aim is to fit dentures in a proper way.

1. Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are mostly used in case you still have some of the healthy teeth available.

Moreover, these teeth are mostly clipped around the remaining teeth that are healthy.

These clips may also be visible when you eat or talk.

However, mostly these are made in a tooth-colores material.

2. Full Dentures

Full dentures are mostly used in old age when people lose almost all of their teeth, which mostly occur as a result of:

Infection
Periodontitis
Injury
Other medical conditions

These artificial teeth are mostly attached to a plate that sits nicely against the gums.

The plates as well as gum fittings are made either from the metal or an acrylic that mostly matches the color of your gums.

Moreover, these aren’t usually very visible to others.

False teeth adhesive can also be used in order to keep your dentures in a proper place.

3. Removable Dentures

Removable dentures are the traditional model which come along with a big and added benefit of being easier to keep clean and maintained.

However, they can also slip out of their place more easily and therefore, the dentists also recommend to avoid foods that are specifically very sticky, chewy or hard.

Moreover, false teeth adhesive can also help to keep them in a proper place, but these adhesives can be difficult to use at the same time.

Removable dentures most typically last for about five years before there is a need to replace them.

Both partial as well as complete dentures mostly fall into the same price range that start at about $300.

The more you spend, the more better looking and comfortable your dentures will be.

4. Flexible Dentures

Flexible dentures are the most popular alternative to traditional dentures.

Moreover, they are made with flexible yet extremely durable materials that can be more comfortable to wear.

Thanks to the translucent resin that mostly matches the color of your gum.

Moreover, they don’t require any visible clips like those you might be seeing with partial dentures.

Flexible dentures are light in weight and feel less bulky in mouth.

They can last for up to five to eight years.

FAQ's

How Much Should My Dentures Cost?

There are two options available in dentures. You may also be advised to opt for the partial dentures or a full set of dentures that mostly depend on the condition and health of your oral cavity. Partial dentures or a complete set of dentures can be anything starting from a few hundred dollars to a several thousands.

What Are The Materials Used in Dentures?

Modern dentures are mostly made from technologically advanced materials. The base is mostly acrylic, the color is same as your gums and are designed with acrylic teeth. Partial dentures are usually made of the metal that is covered in plastic to form a structural base that can be clasped to the healthy teeth in your mouth.

How Long Will My Dentures Last?

Dentures are mostly made of acrylic resin that needs replacement every five to eight years. As you age, your dentures may also need to be realigned in a proper manner with the changing shape of your mouth. Moreover, rebasing dentures also involve remaking the base of denture that helps to keep the existing denture teeth intact.

Will My Dentures Hurt?

New dentures also need to fit well. Even if they do, you would be needing some time to adjust them. Dentures also need about five to eight hours for the purpose of settling into your mouth after the process of fitting. The gums would also be needing some time to adjust to the appliance in your mouth. The time frame usually differs from one person to another.

How Do I Clean my Dentures?

Dentures also need gentle as well as daily care just like your teeth mostly do. Acrylic dentures are mostly porous and are prone to absorbing stains over time. Scrub them with the help of soft toothbrush using soap as well as water. Toothpaste can be abrasive on some of the materials, wearing down the gloss coating and making them prone to staining. However, trying to whiten your dentures with bleach isn’t a good idea since it can wear out its original color.

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