No one enjoys losing their permanent teeth, but sometimes it just happens. Luckily, modern technology has given us more ways to give you back your smile like never before. One of the best teeth replacements has been Dentures.
Dentures have quickly become a common method of replacing missing teeth in order to give you back your smile. Though this method of teeth replacement is a wonderful way to bring back your smile, there are a few things you should know about your dentures.
Make Sure To Brush Your Dentures Everyday
Your dentures require the same amount of brushing as your own natural teeth do. The same food, bacteria and stains that harm your teeth can also harm your dentures. You can use just an average toothbrush or a special denture brush, which tends to be bigger in size. Dentures are often softer than normal teeth so make sure to be gentle when your brushing them. Unlike brushing your natural teeth, you should avoid using toothpaste since it contains chemicals that may harm your dentures. Instead use a special cleaner made for your denture needs.
Keep Your Dentures Moist At All Times
If your dentures are exposed to dry conditions, the acrylic used to make them may wrap. This wrapping effect will hurt their ability to fit nicely in your mouth and make them uncomfortable or useless for your needs. In order to avoid that, dentures must be kept moist. You can easily do this by soaking them in a solution of water and cleansers such as Efferdent and Polident. Soaking them keeps them moist when not in use while also keeping them clean and fresh.
Handle Your Dentures With Care
Dentures are actually very delicate so always be gentle when your cleaning them and do not drop them under any circumstance. Dropping your dentures can cause their material to break or change shape. This can cause them to be very uncomfortable and possibly useless for your needs.
Only A Professional Should Handle Denture Repair
No matter how much of a talented do-it-yourselfer you may be, you should never attempt to repair your dentures yourself. It can be all too easy for you to do permanent damage and cause them not to work the way you need them too. Even if your dentures look perfectly find after your repair job, they may not be able to fit in your mouth properly and could damage your gums or other teeth. So save yourself some trouble and just go to a professional first.
Keep Up With Dental Checkups
As always, keep your regular visits to the dentists. Dentures by their nature are considered a foreign object to your body which has a small chance of causing your mouth issues. A dentists will know to check for any abnormality or swelling to ensure that your dentures are doing exactly what you need them to. That aside, your dentist is the best person to ask for advice about your dentures.
