Everything you need to Know about Dentures

Dentures are removable dental appliances used to replace missing or gapped tooth or teeth and help restore your smile to a beautiful and healthy one. Dentures can be either full or partial, meaning they can replace all your teeth or some or a few teeth. Depending on the dentures you need, they will be custom-made to fit your mouth and visually match your teeth. Dentures may feel uncomfortable or awkward for some days, but you will get used to them with time.

Dentures were initially made from plastic or porcelain, but the modern ones are now made from resin. Unlike your natural teeth, the material is fragile and can therefore chip or crack easily if dropped or otherwise uncared for. It also wears off quickly, and some should replace them after every five years.

Importance of Wearing Dentures

Besides replacing your missing tooth, dentures have the following benefits:

• Dentures improve the aesthetic of your smile
• It keeps the structure around your mouth sound by supporting the cheeks and lips
• It is a viable solution to replace teeth that can cause serious health issues or pain.
• Dentures replace troublesome teeth with a healthy and strong alternative
• Dentures make mastication easy; you can chew your food properly and keep your diet the same.
• Dentures fill out the appearance of your face. Because when you lose all your teeth, your face muscles can slag, making you appear old.

Types of Dentures

Dentures come in different types depending on which you want. We have the following types of dentures available at Rusholme Family Dentistry.

• Traditional complete full dentures

Complete dentures replace your teeth. They are placed within 8-12 weeks after your teeth have been extracted.

• Partial dentures

These dentures are made of acrylic material and cover some of your teeth. a pink-colored base attached to a metal piece holds the denture in the mouth. They are convenient and removable, meaning you can take them out any time you want.

• Custom dentures

Custom dentures are more expensive because they are made of a material that looks at your teeth and gives you a natural-looking smile. You can see them before they are completed.

• Immediate dentures are placed on the same day of the extraction. To have them, you have to be a good candidate.
• Snap-in Dentures are the most stable dentures. They are held securely in place by dental implants or anchors .snap-in dentures are used for patients with no tooth, but their jawbone can support an implant. They are so unique because the locator attachments are embedded at the tissue side of the denture. These attachments snap into the implants, making them convenient and removable.

How to take care of Dentures

Like natural teeth, dentures should also be taken care of very well, including cleaning them and storing them very well. Your dentist in Little Italy will advise you take care of them by

1. Cleaning your teeth after eating or removing your dentures
2. Soak your denture overnight to keep them moist. You are not supposed to sleep with your dentures on at night.
3. Do not eat with dentures on; remove them and rinse them after easting before putting them on
4. Dentures should be handled with care, avoid bending or breaking the material while cleaning
5. Clean your dentures by brushing them at least daily. Use a soft brush with a non-abrasive denture cleanser to remove food remains or plague.
6. Rinse your denture before putting it back in your mouth if you used a denture-soaking solution
7. Adhere to regular dental check-ups and cleaning. Also, notify your dentist if you have a loose fit
8. Avoid boiling water, abrasive cleansing materials, whitening toothpaste, and products that contain bleach.

Finding the best dentures in Downtown Toronto

If you are looking for a dentist in Downtown Toronto. Visit Rusholme Family Dentistry. We have a prosthodontist who will fix your missing tooth with dentures. We also offer other cosmetic dental services, including teeth whitening, dental veneers, composite bonding, or dental bonding. Call us today and book an appointment.