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Visiting Your Dripping Springs Dentures Specialist

By Jayne Rutledge


Dentures, also referred to as false teeth, are custom made replacements for missing teeth. Full Dripping Springs dentures are used as a replacement if you have lost all your natural teeth. If you have lost individual teeth, you can opt for partial dentures.

Full and partial dental plates are designed to support your facial muscles and your lips. It stops sagging of the face muscles and prevents your lips from receding. It will improve your overall facial appearance and allow you to chew properly whilst eating.

If your intention is to replace an old full dental plate or you are in the process of having all your teeth extracted, you will require a full lower or upper dental plate. The plate is usually fitted as soon as your teeth have been removed. This implies that you will not experience any time without teeth. The artificial teeth should be a snug fit over your gums and your jawbone. It is possible that you will have a waiting period before the dental plate can be fitted.

The fitting process of full upper or lower false teeth requires that moulds and measurements are taken of your mouth. This will be done by your dentist, who will continue to order the plate from a professional dental technician. The technician will make your false teeth from the impressions that the dentist took of your mouth. Your Dripping Springs dentures professional will fit the plate to ensure that it is an exact fit. This procedure may be undertaken with the dental technician present to allow him or her to make any required amendments to the plate.

Partial plates are designed to replace one or more missing teeth. These sets of teeth are available with a plastic or a metal plate. The teeth are attached to the plate. This type of plate often comes with clips that fit onto some of the available natural teeth. The clips hold it securely in place and it can be unclipped for removal.

The first time you use your dentures, it may be strange. If you have been without teeth for a long period, the plate may feel uncomfortable. Your dentist may recommend that you wear the plate even when you go to sleep. It is not always necessary to remove your dentures when you go to sleep, but removing it gives your gums the chance to rest. If you opt to remove your dental plate when you go to sleep, you should put it in a special dental cleaning solution or in water. This prevents the plate material from drying out which may change its shape.

Upon initial fitting of your dental plate, you should commence eating soft food that is cut into small pieces. You should not eat any hard, sticky food and should avoid chewing gum. Once you feel comfortable with the dentures in your mouth, you will be able to return to your previous diet.

It is imperative that you continue good dental health habits even if you have obtained false teeth from your Dripping Springs dentures professional. To do this, you should brush your remaining natural teeth, your gums and tongue at least two times per day. This will prevent decay of your teeth and gum disease. Your false teeth can be cleaned by using water and soap or toothpaste to brush it before you soak it in water overnight.




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