Having Dripping Springs Dentures Fitted

By Jayne Rutledge


False teeth or dentures are teeth that are especially made for you as replacements for natural teeth that you have lost. You will require a full set of Dripping Springs dentures in the event that you do not have any of your natural teeth left. In cases where you have only lost one or more teeth, you will be offered a partial denture.

Both types of false teeth are made to support your lips and facial muscles. This stops your lips from receding and your muscles from sagging. It changes your appearance and allows you to properly chew your food.

A full upper or lower denture will be used if all your teeth have to be removed or if you are in the process of replacing an old full plate. This type of plate is normally fitted when your teeth are removed. This means that you will not be without teeth at any point. The plate should fit quite snugly over your jawbone and your gums. There are times when you may have to go through a waiting period before the plate can be placed.

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.

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.




About the Author:



No comments :

Post a Comment