Removable Dentures are a popular way to replace multiple missing teeth or one or both arches of teeth. A denture consists of a gum-coloured acrylic base that rests directly on the gums, supporting lifelike denture teeth that are arranged skillfully to look and feel as natural and functional as possible. Partial dentures designed to replace one or more missing teeth in a dental arch often have clasps that fit around existing teeth. The clasps help hold the denture more securely in place. Also, the denture may be strengthened with a lightweight metal frame.
No matter which type of denture you have, it’s important to look after your dentures in Oshawa properly. Caring for them will help prolong their natural life and ensure they remain fresh and odour-free.
Cleaning Your Dentures
Ideally, it’s best to remove your dentures after each meal and rinse them thoroughly using cool running water. Dentures are quite fragile once out of the mouth, so it can be useful to clean your dentures over a soft cloth or towel, just in case you drop them. When you need to clean your dentures more thoroughly, use a soft-bristled denture brush as a toothbrush could damage your denture. Use a proprietary denture cleaning solution or a gentle dish soap to clean your dentures. You shouldn’t use toothpaste as it is too abrasive. Make sure you remove all food and plaque debris thoroughly and that you rinse your dentures in Whitby afterwards to get rid of all cleaning solutions. You should be cleaning your dentures thoroughly at least once a day, always using cool water as hot water could warp your dentures.
You need to remove your dentures overnight, as leaving them out gives the gums a chance to recover. The dentures must remain moist while out of the mouth, so soak them in water or a denture-soaking solution that can help to keep your denture fresh and clean. When you get up the following morning, rinse your dentures thoroughly before replacing them in your mouth, and particularly if you have used a soaking solution, as these can contain chemicals that should never be swallowed.
What to Do If You Break Your Denture?
If you break your denture or notice it has a crack in the acrylic or that a denture tooth is loose, please contact Margolian Dentistry to arrange for your denture to be mended professionally. Please don’t try to mend it yourself, especially with household glue, as you could damage the denture beyond repair. We know no one wants to be without their denture for any length of time and can make sure it is mended promptly.
What to Do If Your Denture Doesn’t Fit Properly?
Over time you may notice your denture starts to fit less securely, and it could begin to rub uncomfortably on your gums. A loose denture can make it difficult to talk confidently and to chew food properly. Dentures can loosen because of jawbone resorption that occurs when natural teeth are removed. It is possible to reline dentures or remake them to fit more securely and comfortably, but this doesn’t address the underlying problem.
One option is to consider having implant dentures in Ajax or even getting rid of dentures completely and having a Fixed Implant Bridge. The advantage of choosing an implant-supported denture or a fixed implant bridge is that your teeth will no longer move around uncomfortably and embarrassingly. Also, your biting strength will improve, so it is easier to enjoy mealtimes again. There is often more than one solution available for implant treatment, and options like implant dentures are very affordable.
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