caring tips for your denture by round rock dentists

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Caring Tips for Your Denture

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As far as dentures, they have their highs and lows. Care is not as super critical as you might think (brush 'em off with water, NEVER toothpaste). Never get a toothache again (phantom pains occasionally). - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Caring Tips for Your Denture…

DENTURES

Dentures are replacements for missing teeth that can be taken out and put back into your mouth. While dentures take some getting used to, and will never feel exactly the same as one’s natural teeth, today’s dentures are natural looking and more comfortable than ever.

Don’t loose your Smile..

A flesh-colored acrylic base that fits over your gums in which the upper denture base covers the palate, the roof of your mouth and the lower one is designed to accommodate the tongue i.e. in the shape like a horseshoe.

DENTURE SETUP or STRUCTURE

Choose your Denture…

FULL DENTURES

Conventional or Immediate

PARTIAL DENTURES

Custom-Made from Dental Impressions

Feeling Awkward or Uncomfortable… with DENTURE

A first few weeks with the new denture will make you feel awkward or uncomfortable as there will be excessive salivation, difficulty in eating, talking, feeling like bulky or loose denture & not able to move your tongue freely.

Consult Your Dentist If Irritation is there…

Having denture does not solve the problem completely but regular examination or care of your denture keeps you comfortable as growing age and daily routine habits may raise the need of relining, remade or rebasing of the Denture.

Here are some tips regarding Denture care…

1. STAND OVER A FOLDED TOWEL OR BASIN OF WATER

Dentures are delicate and needs care while cleaning as they can break easily.

2. ALWAYS DIP YOUR DENTURE PLAIN WATER or DENTURE CLEANSER SOLUTION

????NEVER USE HOT

WATER AS IT LEADS TO

WRAPPING YOUR DENTURE

3. BRUSH YOUR DENTURE FOR PROPER CLEANING

Keeps away the stains as it removes daily food deposits and plaque

DON’T REPLACE IT WITH YOUR ROUTINE BRUSHING.

4. BRUSH YOUR GUMS, TONGUE & PALATE COMPLETELY

Before inserting denture, brush your teeth with a Soft bristled brush, as it removes plaque but also stimulates circulation in your tissues and

5. CONSULT DENTIST IN CASE OF RELINING, REMADE OR REBASING

Of Denture

ADDRESS:-4010 Sandy Brook Drive

Suite 208Round Rock, TX 78665

[email protected]: 512-716-1200Fax: 512-879-5844

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