Did you know that dentures are not only for senior citizens? There are about 35 million people who have no teeth and 90% of them wear dentures. The good news is that you don’t lose your teeth overnight. When you practice good home care and see your dentist regularly, it lowers your risk.
People who have loose teeth or struggle to eat certain types of food may need implant supported dentures. If your gums are swollen, bleeding, and painful, your dentist may evaluate you for dentures. You have several options if you need dentures. These can include partial, complete, or All-On-4 dentures.
What Are Dentures?
Before we look at how to go about getting dentures, let’s answer a common question that dentists receive: What are dentures?
Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. There are two types of removable dentures available: complete and partial. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth in either the upper or lower jaw need replacing. Partial dentures are an option when some teeth remain and require little supplemental support.
What Are the Benefits of Dentures?
Dentures can benefit those looking to restore function to their mouths. Here are just a few of the potential benefits that come with getting dentures:
- Improved Oral Health: Dentures can prevent further damage and disease by filling gaps created by missing teeth that would otherwise allow food, debris, and bacteria to accumulate.
- Improved Appearance: Replacing missing teeth with dentures can improve the overall appearance of your smile, giving you a boost in confidence and self-esteem.
- Restored Function: Replacing missing teeth with dentures can improve your ability to speak, chew, and smile without worrying about uncomfortable or embarrassing gaps.
What Is the Process for Getting Dentures?
The process of getting the best dentures in Gurgaon entails having an initial consultation, capturing impressions of your teeth and gums, selecting the appropriate device, and receiving a proper fitting within the mouth. Each stage of getting dentures is performed meticulously for customization purposes.
Let’s take a closer look at each of the stages of getting dentures:
Consultation
If you’re interested in learning how to get new dentures, the first step involves a consultation with your dentist. A dentist can help evaluate your oral health and discuss with you the best procedure for obtaining dentures.
They’ll also help you learn which option — complete or partial dentures — fits you best. If you have any questions or concerns about what to expect with dentures, they can provide you with the appropriate answers.
Impressions
The next step in the getting dentures process involves taking impressions of your teeth and gums. Your preliminary impressions take about 30 minutes. Two days later, your final impressions are taken, which take an hour. This step ensures that your denture fits your mouth comfortably.`
Jaw Relation Records
Two days after your final impressions, you’ll return to the office for jaw relation records. During this hour-long appointment, your dentist notes your upper jaw’s position relative to your lower jaw. If the jaw relations are incorrect, your dentures will move out of alignment.
Try-in Appointment
Once the dentures are made, you’ll schedule a “try-in” or fitting appointment with your dentist, giving you a chance to preview your new smile. During this appointment, you and the dentist will make sure the dentures fit properly in your mouth.
Delivery
Three days after your try-in appointment, your dentist will finally deliver your dentures to you. Your dentist will also provide instructions on caring for your new dentures and what to expect when wearing them.
Follow-up
The day after you receive your dentures, you’ll come back to the office for a follow-up visit to ensure they fit. Your dentist will make any necessary adjustments, so the dentures fit comfortably and securely in your mouth.
Tips for Caring for Your New Dentures
Once you’ve received your dentures, it’s important to take care of them. When you care for your dentures according to your dentist’s instructions, they’ll last longer and stay comfortable in your mouth. Here are some tips for taking care of your new dentures:
Daily Cleaning
Dentures need regular cleaning. This helps remove any plaque and bacteria that can build up over time. Be sure to use a special denture cleanser. Avoid food and drinks that can stain, and be sure to rinse them thoroughly after eating.
Overnight Soaking
When you’re not wearing them, soak them overnight in a solution specifically made for denture care. This helps keep the dentures moist and prevents them from drying out or getting damaged.
Proper Storage
When you’re not wearing your dentures, store them in a safe and sanitary place. This can protect them from damage and preserve their condition. Keep your denture storage compartment clean as well to prevent bacteria from building up.
Regular Dental Visits
Even though you now have dentures, it’s still important to visit your dentist on a regular basis. This will ensure that your dentures continue to fit well and that you get the care you need for optimal oral health.
Although they last several years with proper care, you’ll eventually need to have them refitted or replaced. However, appropriately caring for them can help prolong the effectiveness of your dentures.
Other factors to expect with getting dentures
The dentures that one gets from Dr. Khullar’s Dental Clinic will be a custom fit to the individual’s mouth, but may take some time before the individual has complete mastery of the dentures. Dentures also require proper oral hygiene to last as long as possible. However, proper care will not involve typical brushing with toothpaste.
The proper care of dentures will require using a specific type of brush and a liquid solution that does not harm the material of the dentures. The patient will also need to soak the removable dentures in the solution at least every night when the patient sleeps. Since there are different types of dentures, we will go over the most effective care methods for the type of dentures the patient has. We will also recommend the best type of solution for cleaning the dentures and where to get it.
Just because the patient does not have any teeth does not mean the gums cannot get infected. Thus, a patient without teeth needs to brush his or her gums at least twice a day. Using water to rinse the dentures after removing them from the mouth, patients then need to gently brush the gums with toothpaste.
Regular brushing and keeping the dentures clean will help ensure that the patient does not have an infection growing in the mouth. It is important for the patient to also brush the tongue and along the roof of the mouth. While this may take some time for a patient to adjust to, proper oral hygiene is crucial for keeping dentures in the best condition possible.
With proper oral hygiene, patients also need to be careful to avoid dropping the dentures on the counter or ground in the bathroom. While dentures are sturdy, they are not unbreakable. If the patient needs repairs on dentures of any kind, it is crucial to call us and seek assistance. Attempting to repair the dentures without professional expertise can result in catastrophic results.
Schedule Your Appointment Today with Dr. Khullar’s Dental Clinic
Painful teeth and gums affect more than your smile. Your health is affected by infection, inflammation, and tooth decay. A well-fitting set of dentures can correct this problem.
We would be happy to help you through the denture process and to choose the best denture treatment option for your situation. For more information, please reach out to Dr. Khullar’s Dental Clinic through our contact page, or schedule an appointment for a consultation.
We are here to help you improve your smile and your health.
