Dentures and The Effects of Poor Fitting Dentures
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Dentures and The Effects of Poor Fitting Dentures
من طرف amalgam 17/10/2008, 11:49 pm
As people age, their dentures don’t change, but their mouths do. If
you have false teeth, they should fit and you should be wearing them.
Proper care and regular dental visits are important factors for keeping
your mouth healthy and your dentures in good shape.
Problems from Poor Fitting Dentures
With age, the gum ridges in our mouths can shrink, causing
dentures to become loose. Bone can also shrink, causing jaws not to
line up properly. Loose dentures can cause sore spots in your mouth as
well as stomach problems from not being able to chew food properly. A
loose denture could also cause changes in your facial features.
When do Dentures Need to be Replaced?
If your dentures are in a drawer because they just “don’t feel
right”, they are loose or make sore spots in your mouth, you should see
a dentist to have them evaluated and possibly adjusted, relined or
remade. If the teeth in your dentures are considerably worn out, talk
to your dentist about having some new ones made. It is also important
to continue with regular dental visits to make sure your teeth are
fitting properly as well as to be examined for any signs of oral cancer. Your dentist can tell you how often you need to come in for check ups.
Caring for your Dentures
Proper care
can keep your dentures and your mouth in good shape. You should brush
your dentures every day with a soft bristled toothbrush to remove food
and plaque. The same goes for your gums and tongue. When you are not
wearing your dentures, they should always be kept in water (not hot) or
in a denture solution recommended by your dentist.
Why you Shouldn’t Repair Dentures Yourself
When a dentist repairs or adjusts dentures, he uses dental
materials that are made specifically for dentures and only available to
dentists. Over-the-counter products usually contain chemicals that will
actually harm your dentures and cause greater damage. Only your dentist
should adjust or repair your dentures.
Don’t forget to Smile!
With proper care and regular dental visits, your dentures should
fit good and stay in good shape for a long time. Your dentist will let
you know when they need to be replaced. In the meantime, take care of
your dentures, visit your dentist regularly and get out there and
smile.
you have false teeth, they should fit and you should be wearing them.
Proper care and regular dental visits are important factors for keeping
your mouth healthy and your dentures in good shape.
Problems from Poor Fitting Dentures
With age, the gum ridges in our mouths can shrink, causing
dentures to become loose. Bone can also shrink, causing jaws not to
line up properly. Loose dentures can cause sore spots in your mouth as
well as stomach problems from not being able to chew food properly. A
loose denture could also cause changes in your facial features.
When do Dentures Need to be Replaced?
If your dentures are in a drawer because they just “don’t feel
right”, they are loose or make sore spots in your mouth, you should see
a dentist to have them evaluated and possibly adjusted, relined or
remade. If the teeth in your dentures are considerably worn out, talk
to your dentist about having some new ones made. It is also important
to continue with regular dental visits to make sure your teeth are
fitting properly as well as to be examined for any signs of oral cancer. Your dentist can tell you how often you need to come in for check ups.
Caring for your Dentures
Proper care
can keep your dentures and your mouth in good shape. You should brush
your dentures every day with a soft bristled toothbrush to remove food
and plaque. The same goes for your gums and tongue. When you are not
wearing your dentures, they should always be kept in water (not hot) or
in a denture solution recommended by your dentist.
Why you Shouldn’t Repair Dentures Yourself
When a dentist repairs or adjusts dentures, he uses dental
materials that are made specifically for dentures and only available to
dentists. Over-the-counter products usually contain chemicals that will
actually harm your dentures and cause greater damage. Only your dentist
should adjust or repair your dentures.
Don’t forget to Smile!
With proper care and regular dental visits, your dentures should
fit good and stay in good shape for a long time. Your dentist will let
you know when they need to be replaced. In the meantime, take care of
your dentures, visit your dentist regularly and get out there and
smile.
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