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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Having Dripping Springs Dentures Fitted

By Jayne Rutledge


Dentures, also referred to as false teeth, are custom made replacements for missing teeth. Full Dripping Springs dentures are used as a replacement if you have lost all your natural teeth. If you have lost individual teeth, you can opt for partial dentures.

Full and partial dental plates are designed to support your facial muscles and your lips. It stops sagging of the face muscles and prevents your lips from receding. It will improve your overall facial appearance and allow you to chew properly whilst eating.

In the case that you may have to remove all your natural teeth or you need to replace an old plate, you will be offered a full lower or upper dental plate. This type of plate is generally fitted immediately after your natural teeth have been removed. This ensures that you will not be without teeth for an extended period of time. The dental plate fitting should be snug over your gums and jawbone. In certain circumstances, you may not be able to have the plate fitted immediately.

The process to have a complete upper or lower plate fitted involves having impressions and measurements of your mouth done. The dentist will undertake this task and order your partial or full unit from a dental technician. The technician will prepare a trial plate from the molds that were taken of your mouth. The denture will normally be fitted by your Dripping Springs dentures specialist to ensure that it is stable and fits properly. This may be done whilst the technician is present in case adjustments need to be made.

If you are missing a single tooth or more, you will be offered a partial dental plate. These plates are made available with a metal or a plastic plate. The false teeth are then attached to this plate. This form of false teeth normally comes with clips to attach it to your natural teeth. The clips allow the false teeth to remain in place. The plate can simply be unclipped to remove it for cleaning purposes.

The first time you use your dentures, it may be strange. If you have been without teeth for a long period, the plate may feel uncomfortable. Your dentist may recommend that you wear the plate even when you go to sleep. It is not always necessary to remove your dentures when you go to sleep, but removing it gives your gums the chance to rest. If you opt to remove your dental plate when you go to sleep, you should put it in a special dental cleaning solution or in water. This prevents the plate material from drying out which may change its shape.

You should start by eating soft food cut into little pieces after you have had the plate fitted. You should avoid chewing gum, or any hard or sticky food. Once you have become accustomed to the dental plate, you will be able to return to your old diet.

It is imperative that you continue good dental health habits even if you have obtained false teeth from your Dripping Springs dentures professional. To do this, you should brush your remaining natural teeth, your gums and tongue at least two times per day. This will prevent decay of your teeth and gum disease. Your false teeth can be cleaned by using water and soap or toothpaste to brush it before you soak it in water overnight.




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