What to do if dentures are loose

If the dentures are loose, you can only remove the dentures and replace them with suitable teeth. Also, you must pay attention to the cleanliness of the gums and braces after removing them. If the dentures are loose, we should go to the hospital for repair in time. Do not use glue on them ourselves, as this can easily cause infection. We also need to take good care of the dentures. You can read the article for specific methods.

1. What to do if the dentures fall off

What should I do if my dentures fall off?

If your dentures fall off, you should go to a dental hospital for repair in time. The doctor will use a solid glue specially used for dentures to re-glue the fallen dentures according to the situation. Never use glue to glue them yourself, as some glues are very irritating and bad for your oral cavity.

If dentures are loose or fall off, do not leave them alone. Loose dentures can easily fall off when the patient is sleeping or eating. Fallen dentures can block the patient's throat and affect the patient's breathing.

How to care for dentures

Cleaning

When cleaning dentures, many people think that hot water should be used for sterilization and disinfection, which is wrong. Generally, dentures made of high-molecular synthetic chemical materials will deteriorate and deform after being immersed in high temperatures. The correct approach should be to soak such dentures in cold water, add baking soda to disinfect them, and then gently scrub them with a soft-bristled toothbrush. It is best not to use toothpaste and a hard brush to clean dentures. The chemicals in toothpaste can cause damage to dentures, and a hard brush can damage the surface material of dentures and fail to properly protect them.

Denture Care

The middle-aged and elderly people suffer from mobility problems and poor memory due to the degeneration of their physiological structure. Therefore, for middle-aged and elderly people, dentures require the help and reminders of younger generations and regular check-ups by doctors. In addition, attention should be paid to the quality of dentures worn by middle-aged and elderly people. It is not suitable for them to replace dentures frequently, and lack of care when wearing them will have a great impact on them.

2. Check out the pros and cons of wearing braces

Benefits of wearing braces:

1. Correct the occlusal relationship. Misaligned teeth lead to unbalanced bite force, which not only causes tooth wear, but also makes the teeth more likely to loosen and fall out prematurely. Orthodontics can help normalize the tooth arrangement and bite relationship, which has a good effect on the teeth.

2. It is beneficial to the maintenance of periodontal cleaning and health. Orthodontics can make teeth more neatly aligned and make cleaning easier, thus preventing tooth decay and periodontal disease.

Disadvantages of wearing braces:

1. During the correction process: it is very painful; it is inconvenient to eat, and sometimes it will cause scratches on the inside of the mouth. In addition, if you don’t brush your teeth at all times, food will stick to the metal sheet; it is not beautiful to wear a metal sheet.

While wearing braces, you should pay attention to follow-up visits. If you experience any swelling or pain, or if your braces are loose, be sure to inform us. You should also keep your teeth healthy and clean. Brush your teeth in the morning and evening, and after meals. Do not eat hard or sticky foods to avoid damaging your braces. If you don't have the conditions to brush your teeth, you can chew gum, which can help clean your mouth and strengthen your teeth's bite.