Dentures are a set of fake teeth made out of metal or acrylic used to replace missing teeth. They are custom made to suit your mouth structure and meet your needs. Dentures can be full or partial.

Types of Dentures

Several types of dentures could be recommended to you by your dentist at Universal Dental, depending on your needs. The following are some of the dentures available in Universal City, TX.

Full Dentures

These are complete dentures that contain both the lower and upper sets. They can be made out of porcelain or acrylic materials and joined by a metal or acrylic base. Full dentures are used when you have lost all your teeth, and are fixed on the gums using a dental adhesive. The adhesive will prevent any food particles from entering, causing discomfort.

Partial Dentures

They are used to replaced gaps left by missing teeth. Partials could be a single set of either lower or upper jaws. They are suitable if the missing teeth are a few. These dentures are unclipped and removable.

Flexible Dentures

These are partial dentures made of thin thermoplastic materials. Flexible dentures are more comfortable than other dentures, especially if you are new to replacements. They do not use any metal and have a more natural look and feel.

Temporary Dentures

They are fixed right after your teeth have been extracted, and are worn for a short period as you wait for your permanent dentures to be made. The temporary dentures will let your teeth heal without putting so much pressure on them as you eat.

Fixed Bridge

They are used if you have one or two missing teeth. They consist of a crown at the end of the bridge replacement teeth in between. Extra brushing and flossing care are required to ensure the spaces beneath the bridges are properly cleaned.

Poor Hygiene Complications of Dentures

Proper handling and hygiene care of your dentures will determine your oral state wellness. The following are complications that you may experience if you don’t follow appropriate hygiene care guidelines for your dentures.

Ulceration

It is the most common complication. They are mostly as a result of repeated dental trauma caused by ill-fitted dentures. If you are feeling discomfort, a pressure showing paste is used to check if the dentures are fitting. Use warm salt water to rinse your mouth if you suspect you have ulcerations. If they persist, visit your dentist for denture treatment and check-up.

Stomatitis

This is an inflammatory skin condition that happens under the dentures. They can affect either the partial or full dentures wearer. Poor hygiene, dental trauma or people who wear dentures at night are at a higher risk of getting stomatitis.

To prevent stomatitis take a proper nutritional diet to improve your immune system and avoid smoking. Inform your dentist of your medical health history to ensure you do not have any underlying medical conditions that could increase your risk of getting stomatitis. Visit a denture specialist near you for more information.

After Care Tips for Dentures

Plaque and tartar build-up affect not only natural teeth but also fake ones. Proper cleaning is required to improve your oral hygiene and dentures durability. The following are care tips you should adopt when you get those dentures.

Soaking

Immerse your dentures from time to time in a bleach solution to control plaque. The plaque will wear out the soft linings in the dentures.

Types of Cleansers used are:

Disinfectants

They remove the non-visible organisms from the surfaces of the dentures. A hypochlorite solution removes plaque and any stain on the dentures. Use it with the direction of our dentures treatment specialist in Universal City.

Effervescent Cleansers

They are alkaline and most popular. The bubbles formed separate the materials on the surface from the dentures. Do not use hot water when using this type of cleanser.

Brushing

Clean your dentures using a small nylon toothbrush, soap and water. Soft toothbrushes are greatly recommended since they do not cause any abrasions. Dentures can also be brushed using ordinary kinds of toothpaste or special pastes made specially for dentures.

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