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.

The two types of artificial teeth are available to support the muscles in your face and your lips. It prevents receding of your lips and sagging of your facial muscles. Your appearance will improve and you will be able to chew your food properly.

If your intention is to replace an old full dental plate or you are in the process of having all your teeth extracted, you will require a full lower or upper dental plate. The plate is usually fitted as soon as your teeth have been removed. This implies that you will not experience any time without teeth. The artificial teeth should be a snug fit over your gums and your jawbone. It is possible that you will have a waiting period before the dental plate can be fitted.

The fitting process of full upper or lower false teeth requires that moulds and measurements are taken of your mouth. This will be done by your dentist, who will continue to order the plate from a professional dental technician. The technician will make your false teeth from the impressions that the dentist took of your mouth. Your Dripping Springs dentures professional will fit the plate to ensure that it is an exact fit. This procedure may be undertaken with the dental technician present to allow him or her to make any required amendments to the plate.

To replace one or a few missing natural teeth, your dentist will fit a partial plate. This type of denture comes with either a metal or a plastic plate. The false teeth are attached to the plate. Partial dentures often have clips attached. The clips are used to fit onto your natural teeth and hold it in place. It can easily be unclipped when you wish to remove it.

When you first obtain false teeth, it may feel a bit strange. Depending on how long you have been without teeth, it may be uncomfortable initially. At this point your dentist or dental technician may suggest that you wear it even whilst sleeping. Although it may not be necessary to remove the plate before you sleep, doing so will allow your gums to rest whilst you are asleep. If you remove your false teeth overnight, you should place it in water or in a cleaning solution specially made for dentures. This will stop the material from drying out and changing 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 important that you maintain suitable dental health even if you have Dripping Springs dentures. You should continue to brush your remaining natural teeth, gums and your tongue once in the morning and once at night. This will prevent decay of your remaining natural teeth and gum disease. Your dentures should be kept clean by using toothpaste or water and soap prior to soaking your false teeth in water overnight.




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