If you’re considering dentures in Royal Palm Beach, FL, or partials for the first time, you likely have questions about maintenance and how to improve longevity. On average, dentures can last up to a decade or longer with proper care and maintenance.
Let’s explore the best course for caring for your complete or partial denture.
#1 Take Your Dentures Out When You Sleep
Sleeping with your dentures may promote jawbone loss, which makes your dentures fit loosely. Additionally, sleeping with these prosthetics can lead to oral health issues like thrush. It’s important to give your mouth a rest!
#2 Be Sure to Clean Your Dentures Regularly
At night, you should soak your dentures in a denture bath. You can add a dissolvable cleaning tablet to disinfect. Additionally, you should rinse your dentures throughout the day and use a special cleaning brush and denture paste to keep them free from debris.
Allowing bacteria to remain on your denture can lead to gum disease and oral infections. Gum disease will make it difficult or impossible to wear your denture and can even lead to systemic health problems.
#3 Keep Your Dentures Safe
When rinsing your mouth or taking your denture out, be sure to put it directly into the denture bath. Leaving it on the sink or counter can lead to a fall, which can crack or damage the prosthetic.
#4 Talk to Your Dentist if You Suspect Teeth Grinding
Bruxism (teeth grinding) can happen during sleep. And it can damage your teeth and prosthetics. If you see your dentist every six months for checkups, we can spot the signs of bruxism before it damages your denture or TMJs (jaw joints that allow for chewing).
Contact Your Royal Palm Beach Dentist
If you’re ready to schedule a tooth replacement consultation in our dental office or if you have questions, call us today.
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