How to protect dentures

Dentures are the most common method of repairing teeth, but after installing dentures, many people always think that there will be no more problems, so they ignore the care of their teeth. This is particularly likely to cause bacteria to grow in dentures, resulting in periodontitis and other phenomena, which will cause us great pain and have a great impact on our health. Let's learn about how to protect dentures.

How to protect dentures

1. If the denture falls off, breaks or is chipped, all the broken pieces should be brought to the hospital for examination and repair.

2. Removable dentures are generally made of plastic, stainless steel, steel wire, etc. After being worn in the mouth, their chewing function is smaller than that of natural teeth. It is best not to eat hard food.

3. Dentures should be worn in the mouth during the day, washed after meals, and brushed with toothpaste or soap (avoid using boiling water or chemicals) to keep them clean at all times to prevent food residues from accumulating on them.

4. It is best to remove dentures before going to bed at night to allow the oral tissue to rest and avoid accidents such as swallowing dentures. After removing the dentures, store them in a cup of cold water to prevent them from deforming.

5. After several years of use, if dentures are no longer suitable due to changes in oral tissue or plastic properties, they should be modified or redone. Do not use them reluctantly to avoid damaging natural teeth or other tissues in the mouth.

6. Dentures with stainless steel wire clasps should be worn in a certain direction and should not be pushed with force. When removing, the upper denture should be hooked on the clasp with the tip of the index finger and pulled down, and the lower denture should be pressed upward on the clasp with the tip of the thumb.

7. When you first wear dentures, you often experience discomfort such as slurred speech, increased saliva, and even nausea and vomiting. If you encounter this situation, don't be nervous or impatient. Just wear it for a few days and you will gradually get used to it. If you experience any pain, please come for a follow-up visit and use the medicine again after it has been modified.

The above is an introduction to how to protect dentures. After understanding it, we know that protecting dentures must be persisted for a long time. We must maintain the habit of brushing our teeth every day, and we cannot bite hard food with dentures. Once the dentures become loose, we must consult a doctor in time.