People wear dentures to restore lost or missing teeth so they can have a healthy diet and smile with confidence. Dentures are made of both acrylic (plastic) or metal material.
A ‘complete’ or ‘full’ denture is one which replaces all the regular teeth in either the upper or lower jawline.
Why should I wear dentures?
A denture is a good option to replace all your own teeth, fit comfortably over your gums. They will help you to eat properly and speak clearly and will improve your confidence and self-esteem.
Why I have some problem with my Denture?
The denture problem may be the result of a combination of reasons. Ill-fitting is the one main reason for this. However, if you find this problem you dentist can solve this problem.
What are some common problems associated with Dentures?
A denture is an artificial arrangement which is designed to perform the daily activities as natural teeth. But due to some reasons, there are chances you may find some issues with the denture. Have a look at the list of problem one may get wearing dentures. However, not necessarily everyone faces this problem.
- Denture ulcers and stomatitis:
Dentures commonly give rise to ulcers and denture-related stomatitis. Patients suffer from ulcers caused by a new denture should seek their dentist advice as these are typically the result of a production error that can be corrected.
Giving appliances time to ‘bed-in’, with or without the use of some form of mouth ulcer ointment or gel can do some rescue, But can not recommendable always.
Sore spots and ulcers typically have some physical causation, either on the surface of the appliance or related to the way the denture teeth meet in the function the occlusion of the dentures.
- Denture odor and denture halitosis:
After having, bits of food may become lodged underneath your dentures and can be the source of any potential bad breath. The plaque caused by the lingering food particle can form a layer around your dentures, creating an unpleasant smell.
But sometimes it may be the be associated with a combination of tobacco use, excessive consumption of certain foods and beverages, mouth breathing and dry mouth.
- Loose dentures:
If new dentures are loose, you can contact the dentist who provided the appliance. Dentures that have become loose after several years of use probably need to be professionally relined or replaced. The use of an adhesive may help retain and stabilize while arranging and waiting for professional help.
- Persistent angular cheilitis:
Persistent angular cheilitis in denture wearers is typically associated with poor support of the lips, specifically the upper lip, or a very reduced occlusal vertical dimension — the appliance does not restore face height.
With these conditions, saliva seeps from the corners of the mouth, causing the commissures of the lip to become ‘soggy’, encouraging the overgrowth of Staphylococcus aureus. This painful, often embarrassing, the condition is typically best managed by the replacement of dentures.
- Problem patients:
The day-to-day function and comfort of the denture are greatly enhanced by the daily cleaning and associated care by the wearer.
Despite expert care, some patients will always have difficulties with these appliances. If you are experiencing multiple difficulties with first-time dentures, it may be the inability of the patient to adapt to prostheses and manage a significant disability that increasingly has a social taboo, that is causing the problem.
If you are resorting to the use of adhesives and liners, and products to help manage oral lesions — especially regular users of such products — may greatly benefit from seeing your dentist, with the possibility of substantial improvements in quality of life.
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Expert opinion
Dr. Preethi Nagarajan Dental director of Sabka dentist says “Cleaning your denture is the important step of the caring procedure. And it helps to prevent many other problems”.
Dr. Manan Dhulia Dental director of Sabka dentist says “in all cases, you should avoid to adjust an appliance yourself as inappropriate modifications may necessitate remaking the denture”.
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