How do Dentures Work?

There are many reasons that contribute to the need for maple grove dentures. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 33 million Americans need dentures every year and that number is on the rise. Some of the contributing factors leading to dentures begins with avoiding your dentist and not keeping tooth decay or gum disease in check. Decay leads to tooth extraction, gum disease can lead to bone loss such that dental implants are no longer practical. With diabetes on the rise in our nation this health concern is also very hard on our teeth. Let’s take a look at what a denture is, how it works, the different varieties and the benefits of using dentures.

What is a Denture?

Dentures are replacement teeth that are removable. They can be taken out at night and put back into your mouth in the morning. Starting with an impression made in the dental office of your mouth, the denture is fabricated in a dental lab. With the technology improvements the dentures have gotten more natural looking and easier to use.

The different types of Dentures

There are only two basic types of dentures. A full set of dentures where all of your teeth are gone in an arch and requires a full replacement. A partial set of dentures might just replace your back teeth using a wire framework to attach them to your front teeth. This is much like a bridge only remains removable.

How exactly do the Dentures Work?

The final product from the dental lab is an acrylic tray that sits snuggly on your gums. In that acrylic tray are the artificial teeth. Much care is taken to match the color of the acrylic  to the natural flesh color of your gums as well as the size and color of your teeth. Once the dentures are fabricated at the dental lab your dental office will confirm the fitting. A properly fit set of dentures will only need several small drops of adhesive to keep the dentures in place through the course of an active day of speaking, chewing and of course smiling.

How long will the Dentures work properly?

With diligent oral hygiene your dentures can last quite some time. Over an extended period of time the will need to be relined, remade or rebased just due to normal wear. As you age your mouth will change shape naturally necessitating a change. If you handle them properly, don’t let them dry out and brush them thoroughly just like your normal teeth you will get the most out of your dentures. It is also advantageous to brush your gums, your tongue and your palate to stimulate circulation and keep these tissues healthy.

Maintain a regular schedule

Just because you now have dentures doesn’t mean you don’t need to visit your dentist. Continue to schedule checkups at least annually to monitor the condition of your dentures, the condition of all soft tissues and make sure that the dentures continue to work best for you.

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