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Saturday, November 14, 2015

By Mattie Knight


Dentures are false or prosthetic teeth that are made to replace the missing natural teeth. They are made in such a way that they get their support from the soft tissues of the mouth. Normal dentures are removable. There are different types of dentures available. A competent dentist in Olympic Village Vancouver helps the patient get the dentures that are most appropriate for their mouth. Generally, the practices that are used to care for your prosthetic teeth are the same regardless of the types of dentures that you have on. Here are six of the most helpful tips when it comes to taking care of dentures.

Cleaning the dentures should be done with a denture cleaner. Many people make the mistake of using toothpaste and other household cleaners to try and get their dentures clean. It is recommended that you use hand soap as it is gentle on the prosthetics. It is also wrong to attempt using bleaches when cleaning dentures because they discolor the pink part of the dentures ruining them. The most appropriate dentures cleaner is ultrasonic.

The realignment of the dentures is another role that needs to be carried out by a professional. When you allow unqualified people to handle your dentures, you risk having the metallic parts bent the wrong way, which consequently ruins the dentures. Even though the dentures are indicated as DIY, insist on the help of a professional.

Keep your dentures moist when not wearing them. If not kept moist, they will dry up and deform. So, soak the prosthetic teeth in the right cleanser soaking solution. Water can still work if you do not have cleanser solution. Caution: if your dentures have some metallic parts, do not use cleaning solution as it can damage them. For the best way possible to store your prosthetic teeth, consult your denturist.

Care needs to be taken when handling the dentures at all times. Do not drop them or leave them in places where you run the risk of them getting crushed. In addition, avoid leaving them in unclean places that could lead to contamination and infections in the mouth.

Take the right steps when dentures do not fit. Normally, dentures are made to fit the owners mouth. However, dropping them, and leaving them to dry out can lead to the dentures getting deformed. These deformities make the dentures stop fitting. Trying to use deformed dentures can seriously hurt your mouth and gums. Contact a denturist as soon as you start feeling unusual tightness around the dentures.

Remove your dentures before going to bed. Removing dentures from your mouth overnight gives the mouth tissues time to recover. If you do not have to remove them at night, dentists recommend that you remove them for about 6 to 8 hours during the day. Dentures with metal clasps should be soaked in warm water or a water-vinegar solution immediately they are removed to get rid of bacteria, tartar, plaque and stains.

These are the 6 maintenance tips that can make it possible to keep a set of dentures for up to 7 years without having to replace them. An expert denturist is the ideal person to assist you with the installation, care, repair and replacement of your dental prosthetics.




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1 comment:

  1. I always take care of my oral health and yeah these tips are now my new routine now/ :)

    Doc's Dental

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