To clean your dentures, you should use a toothbrush specially designed for dentures and a denture cleaner. Regular toothpaste should not be used, because it may be too abrasive for dentures. After removing and cleaning the prosthesis, rinse it and submerge it in a denture-cleaning solution. If you wear a partial denture, make certain when you floss and brush your natural teeth that you take special care to clean the area around the clasps, as trapped food particles, combined with salivary acids and bacteria, may cause these abutment teeth to be more susceptible to decay.
If needed, a full set of dentures can be fitted to replace all upper and lower teeth. A well-fitted appliance will adhere to the oral tissues with the natural aid of saliva. Using a denture adhesive may make the fit worse! Check with us before routinely using any denture adhesive material.
It is best that you return to our office for repairs and adjustments as they become necessary. It is often possible for us to repair, reline or replace a denture tooth at the office while you wait. At the same time, your dentures can also be checked for fit, and your mouth can be examined to ensure that all the tissues are healthy.
After the initial placement and fitting, you may require minor adjustments. After that, you should return so we can examine the soft tissues underneath the replacement teeth to ensure they are healthy. If you have some natural teeth remaining, you should return for ongoing dental care to ensure that you retain these teeth for a lifetime.
Dentures aren’t what they used to be. New advances in dentistry enable us to improve the fit, comfort and appearance of dentures. Using the latest, most advanced techniques to assure comfortable fit and natural appearance, we will review your health history, make a thorough oral examination and take proper records and measurements before prescribing your prosthesis.
We work only with the most reputable laboratories trained to fashion custom teeth to complement your facial features and lifestyle. Beware of tooth replacements offered at a substantially reduced fee; as with anything else, you get what you pay for. We’re committed to providing you with excellence in dental care at reasonable fees. We want to help you to maintain optimal chewing function and a pleasing smile for a lifetime. We’d love to talk with you about it!
This consists of adding new base material to the tissue side of a denture so it fits properly. Your dentist will need to take an impression inside your existing denture. Relining affects only the fit of your denture and will not change the appearance.
Relines are required when tissue changes occur due to resorption (shrinkage). This can be due to:
In most cases, your dentist can restore an existing broken or cracked denture to its original state. Repairs may be required when breakage or chipping occurs, when one or more teeth need to be added to an existing denture (due to tooth extraction), or because of wear and tear.
Most repairs can easily be done, but are sent out to the lab, so you will be without your denture for 2 to 3 days. If your denture requires a repair, it may be indicative of underlying problems, including age of the denture, worn teeth, or poor fit. Your dentist is the professional who can best explain how to prevent denture breakage from occurring.