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If you have ever felt self-conscious about missing teeth, you owe it to yourself to ask your dentist about partial or full dentures. Dentures are removable that help you to eat and speak normally after major tooth loss. Keep reading to learn the denture care tips that will help you maintain good oral health. For more information about , we recommend contacting a Westerville dentist near you.
1. Never Let Your Dentures Dry Out
Submerge your full or partial dentures in a glass of water or denture soaking solution when they’re not in your mouth. Dentures that dry out are at risk for warping and cracking. Just like natural teeth, your lower and upper dentures need to be kept wet so they don’t fracture.
2. Brush Your Denture Teeth
Brush your denture teeth like you would natural teeth. Dentures can give you bad breath if they’re covered in plaque and odor-causing bacteria. The best way to protect your oral health (and your breath) is to brush your dentures twice a day. Brushing your dentures will also prevent stains from leftover food particles.
3. Brush Your Gums
Your gums are just as important as teeth to your oral health, which is why you should make a habit of brushing your gums. Dental plaque on the gums is enough to cause gum disease. In fact, 47.2% of Americans age 30 and over have periodontitis (advanced gum disease).
Since your dentures sit on top of your gums, you’ll want to avoid having bleeding, swollen, or sore gums. Skip gum disease by brushing your dentures and gums every day. Soft toothbrush bristles not only clean plaque and food particles, but stimulate your gums.
4. Practice Speaking with Dentures
When you first get dentures, you may have difficulty saying certain words without a lisp. It takes a while for your lips, cheeks, and tongue to get used to speaking around dentures. Rest assured, you won’t always speak with a lisp. In the meantime, we recommend reading out loud from one of your favorite books to practice pronunciation.
5. Know How to Correct Slipping Dentures
Before you leave the office with your new dentures, your dentist will make sure the appliance fits comfortably. However, don’t be alarmed if your dentures occasionally slip. Dentures slip when you make abrupt movements, usually when sneezing, coughing, laughing, or even smiling. To discretely adjust your dentures in public, gently bit down and swallow.
If you notice your dentures slipping a lot, you’ll want to schedule an appointment with your dentist for denture repair. Your dentist will be able to slightly adjust the fit of your dentures so they fit comfortably without slipping.
The dentists at Westerville Dental Associates are dedicated to helping you achieve your best smile after tooth loss. Our reputable dentists will make sure that you get the best dentures for your smile. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with one of our Westerville dentists, give us a call at 614-882-1135.
