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Our Services | Full & Partial Dentures
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How Long Will It Take to Get Used to Replacement Teeth?
Ease in adapting to new teeth varies from person to person. Those who
choose to undergo full extractions and have dentures placed immediately
should leave the dentures in until the postoperative appointment
scheduled for the following day. Especially during healing, the dentures
should be left in the mouth most of the time, because they act as a
"bandage," giving support to the oral tissues.
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A partial denture, replacing the lower fits snugly to the gums.
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After the initial healing, your dentures should be removed upon
retiring every evening. Remember that, if the appliance is removed, it
must not be allowed to dry out, as this causes the material to shrink or
distort. Always soak the removable teeth until returning them to your
mouth.
How Do I Care for My New Teeth?
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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.
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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.
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