Dentures Arlington TX

Denture patients know it is sometimes difficult to get used to newly placed dentures. They can feel bulky, loose and awkward. In order to make your adjustment period smoother, here are a few general dentistry guidelines to follow:

• Wear your dentures all the time after you first receive them.
• Never use adhesives on your dentures unless instructed to by your dentist.
• When you go to sleep, remember to always remove your dentures.
• Always brush your dentures after removal and store them in a bowl of water. You can soak your dentures in a denture cleaner as well, but only after you have brushed them.
• If you experience any sore spots, looseness or discomfort please let your dentist know so they can help.

Never try to adjust your dentures on your own, each individual will have a different adjustment period and it will take time for you to become comfortable with your new teeth.

Partial Dentures are used to replace missing teeth. Partials have metal hooks that grab onto the neighboring teeth for support. Unfortunately, the hooks have a tendency to loosen up the teeth and partial dentures have the tendency to get loose and require multiple adjustments throughout the years. On the upper, there is a large piece of metal that goes across the roof of the mouth which can interfere with taste sensation and/or have food collected under it. Additionally, the partial plate can press into the gum tissue and cause sores. The partial dental plate must be taken in and out each day for cleaning. It is certainly not an ideal alternative.

At times, it is necessary for denture patients to have all teeth removed due to extensive periodontal disease and/or due to decay. An alternative for the replacement of all the teeth is a complete upper and/or lower denture. These dentures require support from your gum pad and many times require the use of dental adhesive. Throughout life, the dentures require constant adjustment and refitting and can cause the jaw bone to melt away making the dentures loose and once again requiring continuous adjustment.