Regular Denture Care
Summarized From:
Patient Instructions for Immediate Dentures
Randy F. Huffines, D.D.S. 2008
Regular denture care after the first 24 Hours
When you remove your denture for the first time, rinse it after every meal and snack and put it back in your mouth. Keep your denture in at all times except to clean it. Do not use mouthwash for five days unless told to do so by your dentist. You can, however, use a salt water rinse.
Cleaning is a very important part of regular denture care.
To clean your denture, partially fill the sink with water. Use a liquid dishwashing detergent and denture brush to clean the inside and outside of the denture. Do not use a regular toothbrush; it is too abrasive. After your gums have healed, you can use a soft bristle toothbrush to clean them. You should also clean your tongue to remove germs that cause bad breath.
Take your denture out every night, beginning the sixth day after receiving your immediate denture. Soak it in denture cleanser and let your gums relax while you sleep. If you have to leave your dentures in due to mitigating circumstances, be aware you are at a higher risk for oral yeast infections. You should discuss with your dentist additional ways to keep oral tissues healthy if this is the case.
Standard dental care is essential to regular denture care.
Many people think that after losing natural teeth, they don’t have to go to the dentist anymore. This is a dangerous myth. Supporting tissues that are under your denture will change over the course of your lifetime. You’ll notice the greatest change during the first 6 months-1 year after the removal of your natural teeth.
If the change is very significant, your dentist may call your immediate denture a temporary denture. This means that you will get a totally new denture after the healing process is complete.
At other times, your denture will need to be relined. Relinement involves adding new material to the denture so it maintains contact with the gums and conforms to the shape of your mouth.
Your dentist may also place a tissue conditioner, which is a temporary soft liner, in your denture. This will remain until healing is complete. It can be changed from time to time as the gums shrink so you stay comfortable throughout the healing process.
Gums will shrink over the course of a lifetime. You will probably not notice this until great damage has been done, and you may require surgery. This is why it is so important to see a dentist regularly so he or she can examine your gums and detect problems early on.
Your dentist will also closely observe your tissues for signs of oral cancer. Nearly half of the oral cancers diagnosed in North America occur in people that have dentures.
Myths about regular denture care abound.
Although well meaning, friends and relatives may give you advice that can be damaging to your new dentures and your mouth. Each individual is very different, and what might work for some may create problems for others. Never adjust your denture yourself; a minor alteration might be very expensive to correct. Your dental staff is trained to give you the best advice based on your unique needs. Ask questions – they want to help!
Patient Instructions for Immediate Dentures
Randy F. Huffines, D.D.S. 2008
Regular denture care after the first 24 Hours
When you remove your denture for the first time, rinse it after every meal and snack and put it back in your mouth. Keep your denture in at all times except to clean it. Do not use mouthwash for five days unless told to do so by your dentist. You can, however, use a salt water rinse.
Cleaning is a very important part of regular denture care.
To clean your denture, partially fill the sink with water. Use a liquid dishwashing detergent and denture brush to clean the inside and outside of the denture. Do not use a regular toothbrush; it is too abrasive. After your gums have healed, you can use a soft bristle toothbrush to clean them. You should also clean your tongue to remove germs that cause bad breath.
Take your denture out every night, beginning the sixth day after receiving your immediate denture. Soak it in denture cleanser and let your gums relax while you sleep. If you have to leave your dentures in due to mitigating circumstances, be aware you are at a higher risk for oral yeast infections. You should discuss with your dentist additional ways to keep oral tissues healthy if this is the case.
Standard dental care is essential to regular denture care.
Many people think that after losing natural teeth, they don’t have to go to the dentist anymore. This is a dangerous myth. Supporting tissues that are under your denture will change over the course of your lifetime. You’ll notice the greatest change during the first 6 months-1 year after the removal of your natural teeth.
If the change is very significant, your dentist may call your immediate denture a temporary denture. This means that you will get a totally new denture after the healing process is complete.
At other times, your denture will need to be relined. Relinement involves adding new material to the denture so it maintains contact with the gums and conforms to the shape of your mouth.
Your dentist may also place a tissue conditioner, which is a temporary soft liner, in your denture. This will remain until healing is complete. It can be changed from time to time as the gums shrink so you stay comfortable throughout the healing process.
Gums will shrink over the course of a lifetime. You will probably not notice this until great damage has been done, and you may require surgery. This is why it is so important to see a dentist regularly so he or she can examine your gums and detect problems early on.
Your dentist will also closely observe your tissues for signs of oral cancer. Nearly half of the oral cancers diagnosed in North America occur in people that have dentures.
Myths about regular denture care abound.
Although well meaning, friends and relatives may give you advice that can be damaging to your new dentures and your mouth. Each individual is very different, and what might work for some may create problems for others. Never adjust your denture yourself; a minor alteration might be very expensive to correct. Your dental staff is trained to give you the best advice based on your unique needs. Ask questions – they want to help!
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