Denture Brisbane are false set of teeth, which are fitted inside your mouth, as a replacement for original ones which are broken or decayed. Dentures, which are similar in looks as the original ones, come in choices of porcelain, acrylic, plastic and metal materials variants. However, dentures once fixed, cannot be removed, unlike dental bridges or dental implants.
Dentures are of two types, namely, single tooth or multi-tooth and full dentures. One can opt for either type, depending on the number of missing teeth in his/her mouth. Partial dentures help in keeping your original or regular teeth in place, preventing them from shifting. As far as full dentures are concerned, they are ideal for aged people, who have lost their teeth of got them remove for some reasons or the other. If you are looking for denture repairs Brisbane Northside.
Post removal of the original teeth, a person can opt for dentures which are fitted immediately or conventional dentures which can fitted only after the gums have shrunk, which takes around one or two months. However, with immediate dentures, a person needs to make regular visits to his dentist, who will refit the dentures after shrinking of the gums.
Irrespective of whether one is opting for immediate dentures or full dentures, the dentist will need to take an impression of the person’s upper as well as lower jaw, so as to make a wax bite. Next, by making use of this wax bite, the dentist will prepare an initial model of the dentures, in order to try it out for fitting purposes. Also, for checking whether the shape and the color of the dentures are right and suitable. In case of any issues, the dentist will ensure of making minor adjustments, for having them corrected and obtain perfect and comfortable fitting dentures.
Initially, the person wearing dentures for the first time is likely to experience a feeling of awkwardness, while speaking or chewing food. However, with passage of time, he gets accustomed to the idea of wearing dentures. It is advisable for the person, wearing dentures for the first time, to start with soft food. Any kind of discomfort or soreness experienced by the wearers should be immediately brought to the notice of the dentist, allowing him to make necessary adjustments. One needs to wear dentures throughout the day in order to get used to the idea.
Following are some of the precautions which need to be adhered to, while wearing dentures.
- Dentures should be kept in water or any denture solution, so as to keep them protected and maintained.
- For removing any food particles, stuck between the dentures, one should always make use of a denture brush.
- Washing and cleaning of dentures should be done with warm water, neither too hot nor cold.
- Dentures are prone to cracking or chipping after taking a fall.