What are the methods for caring for removable dentures

Once there is a problem with the teeth, it will seriously affect our chewing ability, which will easily cause a certain gastrointestinal burden. However, in our lives, many people always use dentures to replace the bad teeth after removing them. Among them, removable dentures are the first choice of many people, because removable dentures are easier to clean and will not cause damage to the surrounding teeth. However, they must be well cared for to avoid causing damage to the oral cavity. Let’s learn about the care methods of removable dentures below.

How to care for removable dentures

1. Wearing new dentures, especially removable dentures, is like wearing new shoes. There is a process of adaptation and you should actively accept it psychologically. However, if obvious pain or difficulty wearing or taking off occurs, you should consult a doctor in time to adjust it until you get used to it. When you first wear dentures, do not chew hard foods because your gums are not yet able to adapt. In addition, when chewing food with dentures, some gums or mucous membranes may feel tenderness and abrasions, but they will adapt quickly after modification. Never put dentures aside, because over time, they will no longer fit and may need to be redone.

2. There are often many problems when wearing dentures for the first time, and it is not easy to detect them all immediately. At this time, the patient needs to cooperate with the doctor patiently, find out the shortcomings, and modify them step by step. You should wear your dentures half a day before going to the hospital, so that the painful area will leave an impression, making it easier for the doctor to modify it.

3. Hygienic care of real teeth and dentures in the mouth is particularly important. Take off your dentures after each meal, wash them clean, rinse your mouth and then put them back on to prevent food debris from causing inflammation of the surrounding tissues. Dentures should be removed before going to bed every night to give the compressed tissues and teeth in the mouth a chance to rest, and to avoid the risk of dentures falling into the trachea or esophagus. Wash dentures with toothpaste or soap and soak them in cold water or tap water (be careful not to put them in hot water or alcohol, as this can easily cause the dentures to deform).

4. After wearing dentures for a period of time, you should check them regularly. For example, whether it is too loose; whether there are cracks between the denture and the support plate; whether the hook and ring are loose, etc. If there are any changes, you should see a doctor as soon as possible for correction or repair.

5. Dentures do not need to be replaced just because they are not damaged. After wearing well-fitting dentures for a few years, some people may experience loose dentures, a low bite, and pain again. This is because as time goes by, the alveolar bone in the toothless area will gradually shrink, and the shrinkage rate in many parts is inconsistent. At this time, you should go to the hospital for a timely check-up to modify or replace inappropriate removable dentures.

The above is an introduction to the care methods of removable dentures. After understanding it, we know that when wearing removable dentures, we must ensure good oral hygiene and do not use dentures to bite hard foods. In addition, if dentures are not worn for a long time, they must be soaked in care solution.