What are removable dentures like and how to use them

We all know that once teeth are damaged, it will affect our daily diet. Many people will choose to have dentures once their teeth fall out. However, the dentures in our daily life are generally divided into two types: removable and fixed. Many people often don’t know which one is more suitable for them and will be more comfortable when choosing. Let’s learn about removable dentures and how to use them.

What are removable dentures and how to use them

advantage

1. Wide range of applications

2. Less tooth tissue is removed

3. Patients can put on and take off the glasses by themselves

4. Easier to make and relatively low cost

5. Easy to repair

To use removable dentures correctly, you need to pay attention to the following:

1. 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.

2. When wearing dentures, people often experience slurred speech, increased saliva, and even nausea and vomiting. If you encounter this situation, don't be nervous or anxious. 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.

3. 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.

4. Dentures should be worn in the mouth during the day, washed after meals, and kept clean at all times with toothpaste or soap to avoid food residues accumulating on them.

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

6. If a denture falls off, breaks or becomes chipped, all broken pieces should be brought to the orthodontist for examination and repair.

7. After several years of use, if dentures become unsuitable 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. Oral experts at Yaliang Dental Clinic remind you that it is best to go to a regular dental plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery center for dentures.

The above is an introduction to removable dentures and how to use them. After understanding, we know that removable dentures have both good and bad sides. We must make choices based on the location of our damaged teeth and our financial situation. Once the last tooth falls off, we must choose removable dentures to better fix them.