Tips For Taking Care Of Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are a removable replacement for missing teeth that only occupy part of the mouth. To help you feel more confident throughout your day when you smile or speak, they help to fill any gaps you may have using the support of your remaining teeth to hold them in place. However, it is important that you take care of your partial dentures to keep them looking their best. Here are some helpful tips on how to do this:
How to clean your partial dentures
Just as you would look after your natural teeth, it is also important to keep your partials clean and healthy. To help avoid any hygiene problems such as gum disease, here are some steps you can follow:
- Clean your partials at least twice a day, preferably after every meal
- Brush them with a brush that has soft bristles to avoid damage
- Clean every part of your dentures and also pay extra attention to the parts of your gums and teeth that are holding the dentures when brushing.
Handle them with care
Dentures are very fragile and can break easily if dropped on the floor. Ensure that when handling your dentures during cleaning periods, you take extra caution and always provide a soft landing where you stand, such as a towel or sink, should they slip out of your grasp.
Do not wear the dentures overnight
It is important that you give your gums and jawbone a chance to relax by giving them a break from your dentures.
After you have cleaned your dentures at night, leave them to soak. You shouldn’t wear them whilst you sleep to avoid placing unnecessary pressure on your teeth.
Take them to a professional for repairs
Since dentures are fragile, it is likely that at some point they may break. If you experience problems with your dentures or notice they need repairing, make sure to take them to a professional as soon as possible. Attempting a DIY repair could impact their performance and cause you discomfort.
Make sure they feel comfortable
You’ll be wearing your partial denture a lot, so it’s important that it maintains a snug, comfortable fit so that it doesn’t affect your daily life.
If your denture is uncomfortable or causing you pain, get in touch with your dentist who will be able to adjust them so they fit your mouth better.
Getting your partial dentures relined
Over time, the shape of your gums and bones that are supporting the dentures can change. This can cause your dentures to become uncomfortable to wear as they may not fit as well as they did before.
Getting your dentures relined is a way of adjusting the shape of them using an acrylic resin that will correct the way they fit in your mouth without needing a whole new set.
It is recommended you get your dentures reclined every 2 years to ensure the best results for your teeth whilst also improving oral hygiene by preventing food from getting stuck in any loose gaps.
Choose Smiles on Hudson for all of your partial denture needs, whether you need a reline or a whole new set, we’ve got you covered. Get in touch at 0432 194 603.
