Friday, 31 May 2013

YOUR DENTURE CARE

complete upper removable denture











Partial removable upper denture












A denture is a removable/fixed appliance employed in dentistry to replace missing one or more teeth. It can be a partial denture when it replaces one or more teeth in the mouth but not the entire teeth while it is called a complete denture when it replaces all the teeth in the mouth. A removable partial denture is available, affordable, comfortable to wear, easy to use and maintain .It’s a must have for people with missing upper teeth to restore esthetics and other functions.

Functions of dentures

1.       Replaces your missing teeth

2.       Improves esthetics

3.       Restores functions of speech, deglutition and respiration

4.       Restores your self-confidence/self esteem

5.       Bestows a good psychological status

Care of Fixed dentures

Fixed dentures in the mouth are advanced restorative procedures to replace missing teeth. Their care is of utmost importance for optimal function and longevity of service.

1.     Adequate and efficient tooth brushing of mouth with medium textured toothbrush and fluoride containing toothpaste.

2.     Regular mouth rinse after every meal

3.     Regular interdental cleaning with dental floss

4.     Regular check up with your dentist

5.     Report complaints and faults of your prosthesis to your dentist.
Care of removable dentures
 

Denture in a glass of water









    1.  The first care is the fact that your spouse must be aware that you wear a denture. This allows you to remove and wash appropriately.

    2.    Wash it over a basin of water to avoid breakage from fall or complete loss.

    3.    Clean daily with mild hand soap and not a toothpaste to avoid the abrasive    effect of a tooth paste and rinse after each meal.

    4.    When not in the mouth keep in a glass of water as shown above

    5.    Do not keep carelessly in the house as a rat/pet may carry it.

DO NOT:
-Keep in hot water as this distorts the shape and fit of the denture

-Use bleach on your denture

-Glue together broken pieces of your denture rather report to your dentist

-Manage to use an ill-fitting denture as it predisposes you to soreness of the mouth, pain and infection.
INFORM YOUR NEIGHBOURS WITH MISSING TEETH ABOUT THE NEED FOR REPLACEMENT.

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