All About Wearing Dentures

A Step By Step Guide To the Denture ProcedureThe idea of getting dentures can be a little intimidating at first, but it’s important to remember that with the right solutions, they can transform your life for the better. Understanding the process of getting replacement teeth - from denture impressions to construction - can help make the process seem a little less overwhelming and prepare you for the steps ahead. Here is what to expect from your denture procedure: DENTURE IMPRESSIONS The first step in getting dentures is to visit your local denture clinic. Your denturist will take a preliminary impression of...

What are dentures?A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and the tissues connected to those teeth. It is made of acrylic plastic and sometimes porcelain and metal materials. A denture closely resembles natural gum tissue and teeth. Complete dentures replace all of the teeth, while partial dentures fill in the spaces created by missing teeth and prevent other teeth from shifting position. Complete dentures are "immediate" or "conventional." An immediate denture is a complete denture or partial denture that is inserted on the same day, immediately following the removal of the natural teeth. The immediate denture acts as...

Bacteria & Your Dentures Imagine your tongue like an organ which basically traps and collects bacteria. These bacteria produce acids which can damage your teeth and the tissues of your tongue. So brushing your teeth without cleaning your tongue is like performing 50% of the task According to different oral health studies, about 1/3 of the bacteria that live in a person’s mouth can be found striving solely on the tongue. This means that if you do not cleanse your tongue, those specific bacteria are never killed from your mouth.   Every single time your brush the teeth, you should...

Temporary Partial Dentureif you’ve had teeth removed due to decay or gum disease and will be receiving permanent dentures, your dentist may suggest temporary or “immediate” dentures. These are dentures you can wear for the first two to three months immediately after tooth removal. They can be especially helpful for someone with a history of sensitive teeth and gums, since the patient does not have to be without teeth while the area heals, and any remaining sensitive teeth are subject to less pressure from chewing food. The creation of temporary dentures may require four to five dental visits prior to...

Many women that wear dentures complain about losing the fullness and volume of their lips. What causes this? Ill- fitting dentures can cause the lips to fold inwards and the mouth to sag down. Usually visiting your dentist to be fitted with a new pair of dentures, by making sure that the length of the teeth are properly set so the lips can sit correctly can fix the thin lip problem but sometimes you might need more than just a new pair of dentures.  Some women elect in injections to plump up the volume of their lips. Lip Injections will typically last...