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Or contact usA dental prosthesis or denture replaces missing teeth. Because of tooth decay, an illness, an accident, old age or heredity, teeth and molars may be missing. Nowadays, dentures are so beautiful that they look and feel like natural teeth. So you can talk and smile carefree again and continue to enjoy a good meal. There are several types of dentures:
Full dentures replace all your teeth, but can also be fitted to just the upper or lower jaw. Full dentures mean that the jaw is completely toothless. It is removable.
The dentures on implants are complete dentures that are placed into the jawbone. This means that your dentures are firmly fixed in your mouth and you do not have to use pastes to keep them in place.
Are you missing just one or a few teeth and/or molars and do you not (yet) see yourself fitted with a complete set of dentures and is a crown on an implant not a good solution for you either? Then a partial denture such as a frame denture or a partial plate is a solution to supplement the missing teeth.
The first dentures are always a big change in the mouth. For example, it can affect the way you chew and speak.
Pulling teeth and molars
Before dentures can be placed, the teeth must be pulled out. This we do not do in one sitting. Usually the molars are pulled first and the teeth follow later. This will give the gums time to heal and recover. After the pulling of the teeth, the dentures are placed immediately.
Getting used to dentures
A new denture is usually not comfortable from the start. Your dentist or dental technician will lead you well during that difficult initial period, so that you will get used to your new dentures as quickly as possible.
Eating with dentures
Eating with dentures is different. You have to be careful, especially in the beginning. Take soft foods for the first few days, such as mashed potatoes, mincemeat and soft fruit. After a couple of days try some fish and a potato. Later still you can turn to foodstuffs such as meat or an apple. It is better not to bite off pieces with dentures: therefore cut the food into pieces and chew slowly and evenly.
Talking with dentures
Talking with dentures will prove to be a bit difficult at first.. You may start to lisp or certain sounds may sound different than what you are used to. It's like talking with a full mouth. Usually it will be a lot better after a few days, when your mouth is used to the new dentures.
Cleaning the dentures
Clean your dentures regularly, preferably after each meal. This prevents remnants of foodstuffs to stick on and under the dentures. If you do not remove these, the gums can become inflamed. You can use a special denture brush to clean your dentures. We recommend removing the dentures while sleeping.
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