All About Removable Dentures
Many people eventually lose all their natural teeth. This tooth loss can be as a result of trauma but is more often down to poor care of a person's teeth throughout their lifetime and eating too much refined sugar, which causes decay. One solution to total tooth loss is to have a removable denture fitted. So, what's involved in fitting a removable denture and why is replacing your lost teeth important?
Total tooth loss and your health
The loss of all of your permanent teeth can cause a number of problems. If you don't have teeth, you will find it very difficult to eat a balanced diet, which could lead to poor nutrition and a negative impact on your general health.
In addition, your teeth form a major part of the support structure of your face. If you have no teeth, you may develop a sunken-cheeked look, your lips will shrink into your face, and your chin will collapse and fall backwards. All these changes are clearly not good for your self-image and can lead to feelings of depression.
Removable dentures
Removable dentures are probably the most cost-effective method of total tooth replacement.
The dentures are made of a gum-coloured, plastic resin base into which the prosthetic teeth are placed. The base of the denture fits on top of the bony ridge in your mouth that formerly held your own teeth. A well-fitting denture is held in place purely by suction, although many people also use a tasteless denture adhesive to keep the securely denture in place.
If the dentures fit correctly, you will be able to eat and speak naturally and normally, as you would if you have your own teeth. It is very important that your dentures fit well, as loose dentures can cause soreness and lead to painful ulcers. If you experience any problems with your dentures slipping or moving around in your mouth, you'll need to return to your dentist to have them refitted.
Removable dentures should be taken out at night and cleaned thoroughly using a proper denture cleaning product. Cleaning your dentures is important to ensure that no food particles are trapped between the teeth that could harbour bacteria. You can't leave your removable dentures in overnight, as this can cause bacterial infections and lead to gum disease.
In conclusion
If you suffer from total tooth loss, you may want to consider removable dentures as a cost-effective solution. For more information on on all the options available to you, have a chat with your dentist.
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