Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Types Of Dripping Springs Dentures

By Jayne Rutledge


False teeth or dentures are teeth that are especially made for you as replacements for natural teeth that you have lost. You will require a full set of Dripping Springs dentures in the event that you do not have any of your natural teeth left. In cases where you have only lost one or more teeth, you will be offered a partial denture.

Both types of false teeth are made to support your lips and facial muscles. This stops your lips from receding and your muscles from sagging. It changes your appearance and allows you to properly chew your food.

In the case that you may have to remove all your natural teeth or you need to replace an old plate, you will be offered a full lower or upper dental plate. This type of plate is generally fitted immediately after your natural teeth have been removed. This ensures that you will not be without teeth for an extended period of time. The dental plate fitting should be snug over your gums and jawbone. In certain circumstances, you may not be able to have the plate fitted immediately.

To have a full plate fitted impressions and measurements of your mouth will be taken. Your dentist will normally do this and order your dental plate from a qualified dental technician. A trial dental plate will be prepared by the technician, based on the impression and measurements provided by the dentist. Your Dripping Springs dentures professional will fit the plate and make sure that it is a perfect fit. This is sometimes done with the aid of the technician who will make any necessary adjustments.

Partial plates are designed to replace one or more missing teeth. These sets of teeth are available with a plastic or a metal plate. The teeth are attached to the plate. This type of plate often comes with clips that fit onto some of the available natural teeth. The clips hold it securely in place and it can be unclipped for removal.

It may feel strange when you first have dentures fitted. It may be an uncomfortable experience, but this is dependent on the length of time you have been without your natural teeth. Your dentist or technician may recommend that you wear your dental plate overnight when it is first fitted. It is not always necessary to remove the plate when you retire at night, but doing so may give your gums a change to rest. It is advisable to place your water in a special cleaning solution or water if you remove it before going to sleep. This will keep the material moist and prevent it from changing its shape.

You should start by eating soft food which has been cut into small pieces when you first start eating with your new false teeth. You should abstain from eating sticky or hard food. You will be able to return to your normal diet once you become accustomed to your artificial teeth.

You should continue to maintain dental cleaning and health even if you require replacement teeth from your Dripping Springs dentures technician. You should ensure that you brush any remaining natural teeth, your tongue and your gums at least twice each day. This will ensure that you prevent gum disease and possible decay of your natural teeth. You should keep your dentures clean by brushing it with soap and water or toothpaste before you soak it overnight.




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