I have always envied those around me who seem to always have perfect smiles without even trying, because I feel like I was born with "bad teeth." While my teeth are in great shape now, it is only because I take great care to visit the dentist every six months for a check-up and cleaning and maintain good oral hygiene habits at home. While I used to get a lot of cavities, even though I thought I was doing "everything right" to keep them away, I am proud to say that I have been cavity-free for a couple of years now! I put a lot of research into what daily habits can wreak havoc on my teeth, and I thought it would be a shame not to share what has helped me with others who need the advice. I plan to post many oral health tips on my new blog!
If your dentist recommends that you get dentures, there are several steps you need to go through to make sure your dentures fit properly and comfortably. Ideally, your dentures should fit snugly, without rubbing anywhere or sliding off. Properly-fitting dentures don't require any kind of adhesive, although some people prefer to use it, just for an added security measure.
Making Molds
One of the first things your dentist is going to do is take molds of your teeth and mouth. There are several reasons they are going to do this. One is so that they will know how whatever teeth you have sit in your mouth. Having that information will help them create dentures that are comfortable for you. Another reason is that the roof of your mouth and your jaw are going to be individually shaped. A generically shaped denture isn't going to fit in your mouth well. The mold made from your mouth will accurately copy all the details of the roof of your mouth. The mold material is an alginate, and you will have to hold the molding tray in your mouth for a few minutes. Some people feel their gag reflex triggered, when the mold is being made of the top of their mouth, but breathing through your nose can help you with that.
Extractions
If you have any teeth left, the next thing you are going to need to do is have the extractions done. Your dentist may do that, but if you are going to have a lot of extractions done, then your dentist may want to send you to an oral surgeon. The oral surgeon can sedate you, so they can pull a number of teeth in one session, as well as taking out any difficult teeth that may be stuck in the bone and require more work to get out of your mouth.
Healing Time
Generally, it is not recommended that you get your dentures immediately after having your teeth removed. That's because your mouth is going to be distorted from having the teeth taken out, and your dentures aren't going to fit correctly. However, if you wait about six weeks or so, your mouth is going to have healed up, and your dentures will be much more comfortable.
If you are going to get dentures, there are steps that you will have to go through, to make sure that everything is done right.
For more information, talk to companies like Professional Dental Center.
Share22 January 2018
