Caring for Your Partial Dentures

Learning more about partial dentures is going to help you better care for your dentures. Partial dentures are similar to full dentures except that they only replace some teeth instead of all teeth. Partial dentures are specifically used to fill in the missing teeth gaps in your mouth. These gaps will eventually cause you to experience additional oral problems, like crooked teeth and jawbone loss. When you understand how to properly care for your new dentures, they will last longer.

Wearing new partial dentures

Wondering if taking care of partial dentures is difficult? No, it is not difficult for you to provide your new dentures with proper care. It will take you a few weeks or so to get accustomed to wearing your new dental apparatus, which is to be expected. It takes a bit of practice to get used to placing the dentures in your mouth and removing them, which should always be done with great care.

It is important you never force the dentures or bite down hard on them, as this could cause some damage.

Caring for partial dentures

The following is a list of tips and information that will help new partial denture wearers take great care of their new dentures. It is essential for partial denture wearers to first follow the directions they received with their specific type of dentures in order to expect ideal results.

Clean them on a regular basis

Just like natural teeth, dentures also need to be cleaned regularly as plaque and tartar can also build up on dentures. Using a soft-bristled toothbrush is recommended in order not to scratch the dentures, as well as a non-abrasive toothpaste or cleaning paste. Be sure to clean them over a soft cloth in case they are dropped.

Rinse them often and thoroughly

Rinsing partial dentures thoroughly a few times during the day helps to remove any food debris that can potentially cause problems. Rinsing the mouth once a day with lukewarm salt water is also a good idea, as it helps to keep the gums clean.

Overnight soaking

Since dentures need to be removed from the mouth before going to bed, this is a great time to place them in a soaking solution. All dentures need to be kept moist in order to retain their shape.

Make regular dental appointments

New denture wearers need to make regular dental appointments in order to ensure that their dentures are still fitting them exactly as they are supposed to. Dentures can be refitted if necessary, which is important because well-fitting dentures are much more comfortable to wear.

Have any questions for us?

Have any questions about partial dentures? We encourage you to bring all of your questions with you to your first consultation appointment. We love answering our patients' questions. We figure the more you understand about what it takes for you to experience good oral health the higher your chances of having a healthy mouth.

If you happen to be missing teeth and are in need of dentures, then know that partial dentures are a common solution.

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