iDental Care
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Dentures, also known as complete dentures, are dental prosthetic devices that are used to replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues. This is a common procedure performed in dental clinics to restore the function and aesthetics of a patient’s smile. Regular follow-up appointments with us are important to monitor the fit and condition of the dentures. Over time, the jawbone and gum tissue may change, requiring adjustments or possible replacement of the dentures to ensure continued comfort and optimal functionality.
Dentures may replace all or only some of the teeth. The dentures that replace all the teeth are known as complete dentures and they rest on the gums that cover the jawbones. The stability and retention of these dentures can be improved by attaching them to dental implants. Dentures that replace some but not all of the teeth are known as partial dentures. They attach to the teeth that are still present and also cover and rest on the gums and bone where the teeth are missing. Dental implants can also be used to restore and stabilize partial dentures as well.
Yes, you can wear your dentures at night but it is preferred that they be removed. You should remove your dentures at night and this will give your gums and bone a chance to relax from the pressure of the denture during the day. If you need to wear your dentures for social reasons or to prevent your jaws from over closing, you should find time during the day to properly clean your mouth and your prostheses. You should never wear your dentures 24 hours a day without preforming proper oral hygiene. Dentures should be cleaned at night and stored in water during the night.
Absolutely. The whole point of getting dentures installed is to improve your smile and replace missing or damaged teeth. Since dentures are designed to blend into your mouth and look exactly like your other teeth, no one will be able to tell the difference between your real and artificial teeth.
After wearing dentures for a number of years, facial collapse can occur. As you get older, the amount of bone in your jaw naturally disappears and the dentures can recede causing your face to sag. There’s an easy solution to this problem though. Your dentist can reline the dentures or reinforce the dentures with dental implants to reverse some of the affects of facial collapse.
