Everything You Need to Know About Dentures

You likely have questions about dentures, whether you plan to get them, already have them, or know someone who does.

We intend to assist you in locating all of your denture-related questions and, if necessary, determine whether dentures might be the best option.

The following information covers dentures, how to care for them, and how they can enhance oral health.

Who Can Get Dentures?

Patients may be missing teeth for several reasons, including physical trauma. The teeth may have never erupted or been harmed by severe tooth decay.

Anyone can lose a tooth, so dentures are an option for patients of all ages. With dentures, users can comfortably eat, speak, and smile without worrying about pain or harm to their teeth.

Types of Dentures

Dentures come in two main varieties: full and partial. Your dentist will help you decide which is best for you based on the number of teeth to be replaced, your budget, and other factors.

√ Full Dentures

Full dentures can replace all teeth in the upper or lower jaw. Both conventional and immediate full dentures are available. The remaining teeth must be extracted before pursuing either choice.

• After the remaining teeth are pulled, conventional complete dentures will not be placed immediately. Instead, a set of measurements of the patient’s mouth will be used to make a personalised denture that fits perfectly. Before custom-made dentures can be inserted, the oral tissue must heal. The patient may have to wait several months before receiving the traditional full denture. Many people find this option unappealing because of the long time without teeth.
• Immediate full denture sets are placed immediately after the remaining teeth are extracted. While healing, the bone and gums will move, which may cause the denture to fit looser. While you never have to be without your teeth, these dentures must be realigned several months after they are placed.

√ Partial Denture

A partial denture is employed when a patient misses a portion of their teeth. Your natural teeth serve as a support structure for partial dentures. Dentists frequently place crowns on adjacent natural teeth to function as denture anchors.

When Getting Dentures, What Should I Expect?

The dentist will evaluate your dental needs to determine whether dentures are the best option for you following a physical examination, x-rays, and consultation.

Your dentist may suggest additional steps, like removing diseased or damaged teeth.

If your dentist offers denture services, trays will create an impression of the hard and soft tissues in your mouth.

After the impression has hardened, a cast will be produced. This one-of-a-kind cast will accurately reproduce your mouth, serving as the mould for your dentures.

Most people cannot tell if someone is wearing dentures because denture fabrication has advanced to a skill level. It is possible to custom-match the tooth colour to your natural teeth.

If no teeth are left, the dentures will be painted to look like natural teeth. A colour match will be made between the denture’s non-tooth portion and the mouth’s oral tissues.

Your Wodonga dentist will periodically check the fit of your dentures. Minor adjustments, such as filing the appliance’s edges, may be required for comfort.

Maintaining Your Dentures

Even though dentures are made of fake teeth, bacteria, plaque, and tartar still accumulate. After removing them from your mouth, take them off and wash them with clean water.

Next, brush the dentures with a soft toothbrush or denture brush and a small amount of soap or denture cleaner. Make sure to thoroughly rinse them after cleaning.

Avoid using electric toothbrushes, conventional toothpaste, and other cleaning products to prevent denture material deterioration and damage.

When removing your dentures, brush your natural teeth and gums with a soft, damp toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste.

If your toothbrush is too harsh, wrap your finger in a moist, soft washcloth and gently stroke all over your gums.

Dentures in Wodonga

Whatever the cause of your tooth loss, dentures can give you the functionality and appearance of a healthy, attractive smile.

Prime Care Dental Wodonga provides advanced dental care to our patients in a welcoming, stress-free setting.

Contact (02) 6024 1516 or make an online appointment to learn more about dentures and whether they suit you.

Visit us at 340 Beechworth Rd in Wodonga.