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| Complex Denture Treatment |
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| Why Do I Need Dentures? |
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| If you have lost some or all of your natural teeth, whether from tooth decay, periodontal disease or injury, complete dentures can rejuvenate your smile and replace your missing teeth. By replacing your missing teeth, you will benefit your smile and your health. |
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| What Will Happen if I Donβt Replace My Missing Teeth? |
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| Without denture support, your facial muscles will sag, which will make you look older. You wonβt eat or speak properly without replacing your missing teeth. |
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| Whatβs the Difference between Complete and Partial Dentures? |
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| There are two types of dentures: partial and full dentures. Both of these types are made in a dental lab, based on a mold (or an impression) of your mouth. |
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| A partial denture is also called a "removable partial denture" or a "partial," which is made of one or more false teeth, and held onto nearby teeth with clasps. You can take the partial denture out yourself to clean and at night. A partial denture may be used when more than just a few teeth are missing, or when nearby teeth are not strong enough to hold a bridge. |
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| A full denture is also called a "complete denture" or "false teeth." It can be used when all your natural teeth are missing. Remember, you need to care for a denture as carefully as you would look after your natural teeth. |
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| How do I Get Dentures? |
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| There are many different types of complete dentures. A conventional full denture is placed in your mouth after you have healed from your remaining tooth removal, which may take several months. An immediate complete denture is inserted in your mouth immediately after your remaining teeth are removed. With immediate dentures, you will not have to be without teeth while your mouth heals. Dr. Ramer will take measurements of your mouth and make a model of your jaw during your preliminary visit. Dr. Ramer will custom make your denture in our own in house lab, ensuring that your denture is perfectly made for you. |
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| Do I Still Need to Brush After I Get My Dentures? |
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| Even with full dentures, you still need to take good care of your mouth. Follow these easy steps to ensure your mouth stays healthy: |
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| Step 1: Keep your denture clean. |
| Plaque builds up on your dentures just like it does on natural teeth. Unless you remove the plaque from your denture, it can spread to your gums and natural teeth, causing gum cavities and gum disease. |
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| Step 2: Remove your denture every night. |
| Using a soft toothbrush, brush your natural teeth and your gums carefully every night. If your toothbrush causes you pain, you can run it under warm water to make it softer, or try using a finger wrapped in a clean, damp cloth. |
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| Step 3: Soak your denture overnight. |
| Your denture can be soaked in a special cleaner (called denture cleanser), in warm water or in a half-and-half mixture of warm water and vinegar. Be sure to only use water if your denture has metal clasps. In the morning, brush and rinse your denture before you put it back in your mouth. |
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| Step 4: See your dentist regularly. |
| Your mouth is always changing, so your denture will need adjusting from time to time to ensure it fits well in your mouth. If you have a partial denture, itβs important to still go for regular check-ups to make sure that your natural teeth and gums get the care they need. |
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