Dentures

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If you’re seeking a solution for missing teeth, dentures are an effective and popular option for millions of people to help restore their smiles and improve oral health as much as the ability to eat and speak. Dentures are prosthetic devices that are custom-made to replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues.

Dentures are removable and could be either partial or complete. Dentures are carefully crafted to resemble their natural appearance and to provide a functional solution for patients with missing teeth.

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Denture essentials to know

  • Consultation

    Before getting dentures, it is advisable to schedule a previous consultation with a prosthodontics specialist or a general dentist. With the consultation, your oral health, specific needs, and preferences should be discussed in order to determine if dentures are the right option for you. You should also be explained about the process, benefits, and potential limitations of dental prosthetic devices.

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    Preparation

    Before getting dentures, some dental treatments might be needed to ensure optimal oral health. This may involve extracting damaged or decayed teeth that you still have, treating gum disease, or addressing other oral health issues. Creating and keeping a healthy oral environment is crucial for the success of the process and the duration of your dentures.

  • Dentures customization & fitting

    When it comes to dentures, proper fitting is crucial, so beforehand, your prosthodontics specialist should take precise measurements and impressions of your mouth to create custom dentures to fit your unique oral anatomy. Teeth specialists typically consider various factors such as your jaw shape, your bite alignment, and the color and shape of your natural teeth, in case there are any remaining. Dentures should be fabricated in a specialized dental laboratory to ensure a comfortable and secure fit, but it is important to know that it normally requires an adaptation time, so the first days could be uncomfortable for you.

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  • Dentures maintenance and care

    Taking proper care and maintenance of your dentures and mouth is essential for a good and healthy experience with prosthetics. It is crucial not only to clean your dentures daily using a soft toothbrush or denture brush but also to use the specialized products recommended by your specialist. Other than that, it’s important to keep going to regular dental check-ups to ensure that your dentures are fitting properly and to address any oral health concerns.

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