Comfort, Safety And Your Dentures
Dentures are removable appliances that replace missing teeth and help give you back your smile.
Replacing the missing teeth improves appearance and health if you’ve lost all or some of your natural teeth, whether from gum disease, tooth decay or injury.
Dentures make it easier to smile and eat—things people often take for granted.
When you lose teeth, facial muscles can sag, and your jawbone can melt away, making your face “cave in” and giving you an older appearance.
Dentures help fill out the appearance of your face and profile, sometimes removing years from your look.
They can mimic your teeth accurately, giving you a more natural-looking appearance.
With all these advantages, if you get dentures, you want to take good care of them—that they feel good in your mouth and last as long as possible.
West Ryde dentists offer tips on ensuring that your dentures feel great, look natural, and last long.
Handle with care!
Dentures aren’t free, so taking good care of them only makes sense. And since they can break easily and you don’t want to pay for a second set, you need to be careful with them. Clean them over a folded towel or bowl of water in case you drop them.
Don’t use toothpicks on your dentures, and don’t use strong cleaners or hard brushes to clean them. And never leave dentures where young children or pets can reach them.
Ask your dentist about adhesives.
Your dentures must fit you well because poorly fitting dentures can cause problems like inflammation, sores, and pain.
Some denture wearers use dental adhesives to ensure a stronger hold in the mouth. Dental adhesives hold your dentures in place while you eat and talk and can help prevent food particles from getting stuck between dentures and gums.
Use adhesives only as directed, as some contain zinc, for which excessive or prolonged use has reportedly been associated with health issues. Ask your West Ryde dentist if you have questions about whether an adhesive suits you.
Brush your dentures.
Brush your dentures the same way that you would brush your teeth, with one crucial difference: No conventional toothpaste, which can damage them.
Instead, use a soft-bristled denture brush designed specifically for cleaning dentures and water to brush all surfaces of the dentures. You can also use special denture cleaning products, and be careful not to bend any attachments on the dentures.
Don’t forget oral hygiene.
Even if all your natural teeth are gone, you can still benefit from lightly brushing your tongue and/or gum ridges. If you still have some teeth, continue to brush and floss them.
Avoid excessive heat.
Boiling water may seem like a good cleaning idea, but heat can destroy your dentures by distorting the plastic.
Soak dentures daily in a denture cleanser.
After brushing, dentists recommend soaking your dentures daily with a nonabrasive cleanser to remove food, plaque, and bacteria. Never use denture cleansers inside your mouth, and rinse dentures thoroughly before returning them to your mouth.
Don’t use bleach
Bleach might seem like a good idea as it is a powerful cleaner and kills bacteria, but it doesn’t belong in your mouth. Worse, it can break down the materials that make up your dentures, whiten areas of your appliance that should look like your gums, and leave an awful smell.
Keep your dentures in water when not in use.
Any dental restoration is designed for a wet environment. If you remove your dentures and let them dry, you’re putting them where they’re not built to be.
They can warp, which can cause your dentures to fall out more often or feel uncomfortable in your mouth. When you take them out each night, keep them covered by water.
Dealing With Denture Problems
If you have any questions about your dentures, if they stop fitting well or are damaged, contact us immediately. Do not try to fix dentures yourself or use OTC repair kits, as this only makes it harder for a dentist to fix broken dentures.
Finally, schedule regular dental checkups. We will examine your mouth to see if your dentures continue to fit properly.
Dentures Management in West Ryde
At My Local Dentists, our service and dentures are 100% personalised for you. All our dentists are highly motivated, accredited practitioners with graduate degrees from the University of Sydney.
Our dentists and supporting staff are highly dedicated and experienced in ensuring that each visit with us is as comfortable as possible.
Same-day emergency appointments for your dental emergency, such as broken dentures, are also available.
Marketplace Employees Discount
10% discount for employees in the Marketplace
Senior Discount
10% discount for seniors
Call your West Ryde dentist on (02) 9809 7000 or request your appointment online today!
We are located at Shop 20 West Ryde Marketplace, 14 Anthony Road in West Ryde.