Removable dentures are a common method of dental restoration in modern dentistry. Most often, removable dentures are used for dental restoration in elderly people. The method of dental prosthetics using removable dentures helps you quickly return to your previous active life without discomfort, and also restores the beauty of your smile. It will only take you a few days to get used to the dentures. We will also tell you how to speed up this process in the article. If you want to read about addiction right now, click on the link. Removable dentures fully reproduce the main function of teeth - crushing and chewing food.
Caring for removable dentures
Although a removable denture is an artificial structure, it still requires careful and high-quality care, because in fact, after installation, it becomes part of your body. Proper care of removable dentures guarantees comfortable wearing of the structure and its durability.
There are rules that must be followed for those who want to keep their dentures for a long time.
Rules for caring for removable dentures
After each meal, try to remove the denture to rinse it under running water. This not only ensures the comfort of wearing the denture (small particles of food remaining under the structure are very disturbing), but also guarantees the protection of the gums from the effects of pathogenic bacteria. Those pieces of food that remain under dentures are a breeding ground for microbes that can cause gum disease.
Cleaning a removable denture should be done with a soft-bristled toothbrush so as not to damage the integrity of the structure. When cleaning, special attention should be paid to: the part that is in direct contact with the gum, areas near the salivary gland canals, the front part of the lower jaw dentures and the side part of the upper jaw denture.
You can use regular toothpastes to clean your dentures. But try not to clean your dentures with whitening toothpaste. Such pastes contain strong abrasive substances that can damage the material of the structure.
Before going to bed, after the adaptation period has passed, the denture should either be left in the mouth or removed. You should clean your denture not only after each meal, but also before going to bed. It is necessary to store dentures at night in purified water (even boiled water will do) or a special composition that you can buy in pharmacies.
In case of breathing problems, sleep disorders, snoring and teeth grinding, dentures must be removed at night. If you are absolutely sure that you have one of the listed diseases, tell your dentist about it at your appointment. You will be recommended a treatment that will relieve you of your sleep problems. If you are concerned about your prosthesis or are just about to start prosthetics, we suggest you contact our Dentistry clinic on Shchelkovskaya Diamed. Convenient location, attentive doctors, and extensive experience in working with removable dentures guarantee you the accuracy of the work performed and the comfort of wearing a removable denture. You can sign up for the clinic by calling 8 or using the online registration form.
Eating with removable dentures
Caring for removable dentures involves regular disinfection. The prosthesis is placed in water in which a special disinfectant capsule is dissolved. It is enough to place the prosthesis in the prepared solution for only fifteen minutes.
To maintain the beautiful appearance of the prosthesis for as long as possible, try to consume less products with dyes, as well as tea, coffee, wine and other alcohol. Smoking also significantly increases the likelihood of darkening and discoloration of the denture. Avoid getting sticky food (taffy, chewing gum) on your dentures. Crackers, hard nuts, ice - all this should not be chewed if you do not want the prosthesis or artificial tooth to break.
Complete dentures: should they be removed or not?
There is no strict requirement to remove a full-type removable orthopedic system at night. It may well remain in the mouth during sleep. But in some situations it is better to remove it to prevent:
- neurosis, in the presence of fear that you might choke on a displaced prosthesis in your sleep or swallow it;
- overheating of the gums, which have been under plastic that does not conduct heat well for a long time, and its contamination with pathogenic microorganisms;
- continuous pressure on the mucous membranes, which worsens their condition.
Considering the above, many dentists do not recommend wearing complete removable dentures around the clock, especially if hygiene procedures are performed poorly and irregularly.
Getting used to removable dentures
As a rule, getting used to removable dentures takes some time. But after the “grinding in” period, a person already perceives the prosthesis as an integral and irreplaceable part of his body.
How long does it take to get used to dentures?
On average, the period of adaptation to dentures for a patient lasts thirty days. At first, dentures feel like a foreign body in the oral cavity, but this is quite natural, because a removable denture is an orthodontic structure. At first, removable dentures may even impair diction. This is especially difficult for people who, due to duty or other life circumstances, regularly communicate in foreign languages. But soon you will get used to it and your speech will be restored.
The presence of an orthodontic structure in the oral cavity initially disrupts the process of salivation and prevents a person from objectively assessing the taste and temperature properties of the food consumed. Also, during meals in the first month of wearing removable dentures, it may be difficult for a person to bite off solid food and chew a piece.
Caring for removable dentures also takes some getting used to. To help you remember, try posting reminders of what needs to be done. Over the course of some time, caring for removable dentures will become automatic.
But there is no need to worry and worry in all of the above cases. Typically, the patient’s symptoms of getting used to a removable denture disappear during the first week of wearing. Within a month, you will physically stop noticing the removable denture and will not consider it a foreign body. Moreover, most patients note that after an adjustment period they feel more comfortable with dentures in the mouth than without them.
How to quickly get used to removable dentures
The main condition for quickly getting used to removable dentures is their constant use despite some discomfort. It's worth it - it's better to wait one week and then enjoy a quality and comfortable life. There are several recommendations and tricks that will help the body go through the adaptation period faster.
During the adjustment period, before placing the denture in the oral cavity, moisten it with water or apply a special fixative to its surface. Practice putting on and taking off removable dentures first, so that later this action becomes mechanical. If you start to feel nauseous, suck on a small piece of candy by pressing your tongue against the roof of your mouth.
For up to two weeks, when you get used to the dentures, do not take them off even at night. They should only be removed to clean the mouth and the denture itself. Reading aloud for two hours in a quiet environment will again help “tune” your diction. This exercise restores the articulation of sounds in five to six days. Rinse your mouth with warm water about eight times a day and drink hot tea more often. Cut foods into small pieces before eating. It is better to chew food with your lateral teeth, both left and right at once. Eat more vegetables and fruits.
Possible problems and methods for solving them
Regardless of how removable dentures are attached and what material they are made of, the vast majority of patients face some problems characteristic of the adaptation period. Let's list the most common ones among them.
Excessive salivation
The increased production of saliva is explained by the fact that the body perceives any object that ends up in the oral cavity as food, and therefore begins to produce saliva to process it. The problem is relevant only in the first days, then everything returns to normal, but even in a short time it can become a source of trouble.
The way out of the situation is salt rinsing, which helps reduce the amount of saliva in the mouth. They will require a solution of 100 milliliters of water and half a teaspoon of salt. The effect of this rinse lasts for an hour, after which the procedure is repeated.
In the first days of wearing a prosthesis, your gums may hurt - this is a normal reaction to the prosthesis.
Pain in gums while wearing
Pain can appear both due to poor-quality manufacturing of the prosthesis, and as a natural reaction of the body to the appearance of a foreign body. In the second case, you can deal with it yourself. The following will help reduce pain:
- Rinse with soothing herbal infusions.
- Using medicinal oils of sea buckthorn or rosehip in the form of applications.
- Refusal of hard foods.
- Self-massage of gums.
If the pain does not go away, ulcers and chafing occur - probably the reason is poor manufacturing and improper placement of the structure. In this case, only a doctor can correct the situation by relining and adjusting the prosthesis.
If discomfort persists, consult a doctor as the denture may need to be relined.
Feeling of dry mouth
Dry mouth is a normal physiological reaction of the body to dentures. After complete adaptation, it will disappear; to speed up the process, it is recommended to drink more and always carry a bottle of water with you.
If the situation does not change within 1-2 weeks, especially if itching and burning are added, you should consult a doctor, since these symptoms may indicate the development of candidiasis.
Rubbing gums
At first, rubbing occurs frequently: over the course of 1-2 months, a prosthetic bed is formed, and the mucous membrane adapts to the foreign structure. The more precisely the product is made, the better it fits to the gums, the lower the likelihood of chafing. If they do occur, the following measures will help:
- The use of medicinal ointments (oxolinic, nystatin, acyclovir and others) and gels (Cholisal, Kamistad, Asepta).
- Correction of the shape of the prosthesis if it does not correspond to the soft tissues. Excess areas of the structure are determined by the imprints left on the gums and are removed with a milling cutter, after which final grinding is carried out.
- Replacement of a product indicated when it is deformed, shrinks, or an allergic reaction occurs.
To reduce discomfort during the period of getting used to the prosthesis, use special gels and ointments
The prosthesis causes vomiting
The gag reflex is caused by the sensitivity of the soft palate, which is a protective reaction of the body. During prosthetics, the tighter the product adheres to the mucosa, the less it appears. If the fit is incomplete, the patient may feel nauseated, so the main task is the most accurate work of the orthopedist and dental technician.
To get rid of nausea, it is recommended to drink hot tea with lemon and suck on mint candies. Another way is to distract yourself from your own feelings by doing something that requires concentration. If nausea does not go away, it makes sense to undergo an examination, since an increased gag reflex can be a manifestation of some chronic diseases (for example, helminthic infestation).
Impaired diction
Sound production is impaired, since the free space in the oral cavity becomes less with the advent of the prosthesis. At the top it covers part of the palate, and at the bottom it covers the sublingual space. Speech restoration occurs much faster if the design provides for the absence of an artificial palate.
To restore diction, it is necessary to perform special speech therapy exercises, which will be taught by an orthopedist. Other ways are regular reading aloud (for 15-20 minutes), saying tongue twisters.
To restore diction during the adjustment period, perform special exercises
Chewing problems
The ability to chew food normally is not restored immediately, but it will return faster if you put in some effort:
- Chew on both sides. This way the load will be distributed evenly and the structure will not move.
- You should not bite food with your front teeth: the risk of the structure shifting increases.
- At first, it is necessary to give preference to soft foods, eating them in small portions and chewing them slowly.
- Doctors recommend using special means for fixation to prevent food particles from getting under the artificial base.
- There is no need to eat hard foods or those containing small particles (for example, berries with small seeds).
Changing tastes
The decrease in the sensitivity of taste buds is explained by the fact that they are covered by a plastic or nylon base. Lack of taste in food leads to decreased appetite, deterioration of mood, and this can lead to problems in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Dentures that cover the roof of your mouth can affect your taste buds and dull your sense of taste.
In order for the sensations to return, it is necessary to spend more time chewing each piece of food, giving preference to a soft consistency. Over time, receptors adapt to new conditions.
Features of wearing removable dentures
Removable dentures have some features. When designing removable dentures, it is impossible to take into account several factors that can only appear while wearing the dentures. This is the degree of pressure of the prosthesis on the gum and the degree of fixation of the prosthesis. It happens that at first patients are concerned about pain when wearing dentures.
Correction of removable dentures
Correction of removable dentures - grinding of the structure in places of contact with the oral mucosa - is carried out the next day after installation of the denture. During the first two weeks of wearing the structure, several adjustments to the prosthesis may be required.
The correction procedure is carried out in the dental office by the attending dentist. Before visiting a doctor to have your denture adjusted, be sure to wear it and walk around with it for at least three to four hours. Also, do not carry out self-correction of a removable denture using improvised tools. At best, this will completely disrupt the fixation of the prosthesis, and at worst, it will lead to a breakdown, after which it is impossible to restore the structure - you will have to make a new one.
If the denture rubs the gum
Some patients, when wearing dentures for the first time, complain that the structure rubs their gums. This is the result of the oral cavity “getting used to” a foreign object. In order to get rid of unpleasant sensations, consult a doctor - he will correct the prosthesis. Don't tolerate discomfort. In the place where the prosthesis rubs, an inflammatory process can form, and healing due to constant friction is almost impossible. If you cannot get to the orthopedist who installed the prosthesis for you, you can turn to us for a service - at the clinic on Shchelkovskaya. An experienced specialist will see you and help you adjust the prosthesis so that nothing bothers you. Just call 8 (495) 033-00-63 or leave your details in the registration form on our website.
Fixation of the prosthesis
The anatomical features of the jaw structure in some people create obstacles to comfortable wearing of dentures. In such cases, you can use a special fixing gel, which is applied in a thin line to the prosthesis. This gel is completely invisible to humans and is absolutely safe. It is better to choose a gel in consultation with your doctor.
Broken prosthesis
During the use of prostheses, due to various factors, the prosthesis may break, as well as cracks and chips. In such cases, you must immediately consult a doctor to repair the structure. The repair period for a prosthesis is up to three days; making a new design (if the old one cannot be corrected) takes a week.
How to store dentures at night
Previous rubber prostheses, which were used before modern acrylic structures, had to be removed every night. And they left them overnight in a regular glass of water. Today, with prosthetics, things are a little different. Only at the initial stage of construction a humid environment is required, no more than one and a half months. Acrylic plastic takes on its best appearance when exposed to air, which is explained by the passage of monomers.
The logic is simple: the human mouth already has a humid environment, which means that dentures can be worn in the mouth, removing them only occasionally. And they need to be stored not in glasses, but in convenient containers. In some cases, dentures may be wrapped in cotton cloth.
Container for dentures
If you are going to take out your dentures before going to bed, you need to follow simple instructions.
- Acrylic dentures
How to properly remove dentures at night:
- the structures are removed and washed thoroughly with boiled water (but not running!);
- The prosthesis can be cleaned with a special liquid with an antiseptic effect, as well as with a brush;
- place the structure in a special solution: this composition destroys bacteria that have accumulated during the day, and also removes the remnants of the fixing cream.
Korega tablets for cleaning dentures
About once a year, dentures should be professionally cleaned at a dental clinic. Immediately after installing the structure, ask the doctor how to properly clean them, where to get the composition and storage container, and how often to come for preventive appointments. The doctor is obliged to provide you with comprehensive information.
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Service life of removable dentures
If you follow the rules and provide regular care for your removable dentures, the design will last you a long time. The minimum service life of prostheses is three years. The production of new prostheses after a certain period of time is extremely necessary - wearing outdated structures causes bone tissue atrophy and “sagging” of the lower part of the face.
When wearing removable dentures, it is important to visit a dentist at least twice a year. The doctor relines the prosthesis - restoring a tight fit of the prosthesis to the jaw. The doctor also examines the general condition of the oral cavity, which allows timely detection and treatment of inflammatory processes.
If you feel severe discomfort while wearing removable dentures, dry mouth, pain, then contact your dentist as soon as possible - he will help identify the causes of symptoms and carry out the necessary restorative procedures.
How common is denture intolerance?
There is a small percentage of patients who still cannot get used to removable structures. If the person himself follows all the instructions for successful adaptation, but the discomfort does not go away, this indicates intolerance to the prostheses. Usually, in this case, the prosthesis gets in the way, is perceived as a hindrance in the mouth, rubs the gums, spoils pronunciation, and makes it impossible to eat without feeling uncomfortable.
Sometimes intolerance to dentures occurs
Oddly enough, the dentist is a bad helper in such a situation. In most such cases, we are talking about psychological intolerance. Some internal attitudes prevent a person from accepting a prosthesis. It is logical to assume that you need to see a psychologist. This practice exists, and it is quite successful.
What are the main rules when using removable dentures?
Dentures must be clean. After each meal, they should be removed from the mouth and washed thoroughly with soap and water.
Removable dentures should be protected from mechanical and chemical damage, as well as from exposure to high temperatures. If cracks or breakages appear in a removable denture, you cannot use it; you must consult a doctor for repairs.
Do not take breaks from wearing a prosthesis for more than one and a half to two weeks, because... this can lead to an initial discomfort that can make it difficult to fit the prosthesis exactly into place. As a rule, if a prosthesis is not used for more than a month, it becomes unusable and a new one needs to be made.
Removable dental prosthetics in Krasnoyarsk
At Mira Clinic we install all types of prostheses, each of them can be made of different materials. Choosing a prosthesis involves a thorough diagnosis, detailed consultation with the patient and the appointment of optimal prosthetics. Each case is individual: when choosing a prosthesis for a patient, the doctor takes into account health characteristics, the structure of the dentition, the absence of one or more teeth, bite and other nuances.
Most often, removable dental prosthetics in Krasnoyarsk are used in cases of complete absence of teeth. It must be said that in this situation, implantation is also possible, but in rare cases it is contraindicated, as is the installation of permanent structures. Dentures that can be removed are cheaper. This tooth replacement can be either temporary or permanent, but you should be aware that after about 10 years the dentures will need to be updated.
In addition to replacing one or both jaws, a denture can replace just one tooth. This is called a “butterfly prosthesis”, we will look at it further.
