Your Guide to Post Denture Care
Dentures are nothing but removable teeth made of plastic (acrylic), nylon, or metal that take over the area of your missing teeth to avoid potential complications from gaps. In simple words, they are just false teeth!
Gaps because of missing teeth or a broken one can sooner or later cause you functioning problems, which might include speech and eating. Another common issue caused by a gap is that a new tooth/teeth might grow at any angle in the space. Therefore, if you are a San Antonio resident, get your dentures done by Mysa Dental.
Continuing our lesson on dentures, they protect your gums and give you a perfect smile, enhancing your already beautiful appearance while boosting confidence. Another take on this might not be as glittery; please remember, getting your dentures might also be a disappointment, as the outcome is not what you expected.
However, depending on your oral health, the decision of complete or partial denture is taken. Let’s understand the difference between the two.
Complete Dentures
As the name suggests, a complete denture will be needed when all your teeth are removed and replaced or if there is a need to replace old complete dentures.
Generally, it’s possible to fit false teeth immediately after removing your originals so that the gums and bone adapt quickly and you can roam around without a mask. But in the case of a full denture, you might need a remake or reline after a few months. In some circumstances, gums might need time to heal and change according to shape, months before fitting dentures.
A replica of your original teeth, i.e. dentures will be customized in shape, size, and color after taking your teeth impressions.
Partial Dentures
The name here explains the game. This denture is chosen to fill in one or more gaps. The metal clasp is used to attach false teeth to some of your original ones and is easy to remove or unclip.
Just like complete dentures, these are customized based on your teeth' impressions. As an alternative, some people prefer a fixed bridge over a partial denture.
Post-Denture Care
Now, as your search for the best dental facility has ended and, hopefully, you have booked your appointment for dentures in San Antonio, it’s time to learn how to care for them. Remember, “Precaution is better than cure.”
Don’t worry, just read to care.
● Denture hygiene
Brushing daily is more important than showering daily. PERIOD.
To keep your original and false teeth secure from further complications such as gum disease, oral thrush, or tooth decay, brush and clean your mouth regularly after dentures. Using a brush with soft bristles and a gentle denture cleaner is advisable. Also, brush softly twice daily so you don’t damage your dentures.
Coming to the soaking part of it, brush your dentures and wash them with water to remove any particles before soaking them overnight. The next step is to create a frizzy formula from denture cleaning tablets to soak them, per the manufacturer’s or dentist’s instructions. Last but not least, softly brush your dentures and clean them with a soft cloth before wearing them again.
● Eating with false teeth
With freshly inserted dentures, let your stomach live on soft food chopped into tiny pieces and eat slowly as you chew from every side. Avoid hard or sticky food until you can return to your normal diet.
The most important - DO NOT USE TOOTHPICKS. The second most important - clean your dentures every time after eating.
● Denture health check
Keep a note of your denture health regularly. Don’t worry about your jawbone and gums shrinking, as they will eventually shrink as time goes by. It means that your artificial teeth are either loose or worn out, and probably a replacement is needed.
Please seek help in case your dentures;
- Slip or fit improperly
- Click while talking
- Feel uncomfortable or worn out
- Shows signs of decay or gum disease such as bleeding
