Dentures People who lose teeth from periodontal disease, decay, or traumatic injury can replace them with artificial ones. Dentures are one of the teeth replacement options besides dental implants and bridges. It is crucial to replace lost or missing teeth because of the ill effects that come when you stay without them. Not replacing teeth can make the remaining ones shift, causing bite misalignment. Similarly, without teeth, you are unable to bite and chew foods properly. Additionally, not having teeth can contribute to a sagging facial appearance, making you look older than you are. Our dental specialist at Wildhorse Dental fit dentures to help you reclaim your bite function and prevent the consequences of staying without teeth. Partial DenturesAfter losing some teeth, if the nearby ones are not very strong enough to be able to hold a bridge, you may need partial dentures. You may also get partial dentures if you are missing more than only a few teeth. These prostheses comprise one or more false teeth held in place by metal clasps that fit onto adjacent natural teeth. You are able to remove partial dentures yourself, for cleaning, or during sleep. Complete DenturesAlso called full dentures, complete dentures are used when all entire natural teeth are missing in your mouth. If you have natural teeth remaining, but they are badly decayed, and our dentist has to remove them all, you can get complete denture prostheses. Complete dentures are removable and stay in place because of the action of suction. These prostheses can, at first, cause soreness and may take some time before you are used to wearing them. Complete dentures can be immediate or traditional. You receive immediate dentures on the day your teeth are extracted so that you do not stay without teeth when healing from the extraction, which may take up to six months. When healing from extractions, your bones, as well as gums, shrink, therefore, your immediate dentures will need to be relined by our dentist to continue providing a proper fit. Moreover, if you have trouble with complete dentures, we may suggest that you get overdentures. These prostheses are removable and fit over the remaining teeth. Therefore, if you have a few natural teeth left, our dentist may reshape them to fit in your dentures. However, if no natural teeth are left, our dentist may place small implants into the jawbones to hold the overdentures. Taking Care of DenturesYou should clean your dentures daily just like natural teeth. If you do not clean them, plaque and tartar will build up on the prostheses and cause stains, gum problems, and bad breath. Plaque building up on dentures is able to spread to natural teeth and gums, often causing gum disease or even cavities. When you remove them, rinse them off with water to remove loose food particles. Use a denture brush or a soft-bristled toothbrush and mild soap or denture cleaner to clean your dentures. Make sure you brush all the surfaces including the areas under the clasps where you are likely to find more bacteria accumulating. Also, clean your teeth and gums as you normally do to ensure a healthy bite. To learn more about dentures and why they are an option for teeth replacement, visit our team at Wildhorse Dental. Contact us today at 636-537-0447 to request an appointment. |
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