How to properly care for removable dentures

How to quickly get used to removable dentures

Naturally, each person is individual, and the duration of adaptation directly depends on the model and materials of construction. Conventionally, the process of addiction can be divided into three stages:

irritation stage, which lasts about 7-10 days,
stage of conditioned inhibition (duration – 3 weeks),
the stage of full adaptation, when the patient completely gets used to the new artificial teeth (occurs after 30-40 days).

Immediately after installation, removable dentures may cause you nausea, increased salivation, changes or complete loss of taste, and difficulty eating. Diction problems also occur. But as you get used to the design, all manifestations disappear completely or are reduced to a minimum.

“Of course, there are patients who cannot get used to any removable dentures, even if they are made perfectly and in exact accordance with the bite. For example, with an increased gag reflex or if there is initially no psychological mood. In such situations, you need to look for alternatives and the best solution is prosthetics on implants, which is hundreds of times more comfortable and does not cause such unpleasant sensations.”

Chorny Stanislav Vladimirovich, orthopedic dentist, work experience more than 16 years

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During the period of getting used to the prosthesis, you need to wear it constantly, without removing it while eating and sleeping. You should not use it in case of acute pain - it is better to consult a doctor to correct the design.

It is important to understand that any removable denture, especially if it is installed for the first time, will require regular correction. The gums sag along with the bone tissue, the position of the joint changes, the bite is adjusted - all this will lead to the fact that the prosthesis will seem uncomfortable. One visit to the doctor and the position of the device will change - you will become more comfortable. Remember this and do not ignore your doctor's recommendations.

How to restore diction

To restore diction, it is recommended to speak as much as possible: read books, pronounce tongue twisters, while holding one or more sweets in your mouth (without sugar! For example, Sula with mint or sea buckthorn).
15-20 minutes, several times a day. The duration of the course is the first 1.5-2 weeks after prosthetics. Tongue twisters for restoring diction after removable prosthetics

For your convenience, we have selected several useful tongue twisters

The snout pig was white-nosed, blunt-nosed; I dug up half the yard with my snout, dug, dug.

Karl stole Klara's advertising, and Klara stole Karl's budget.

In Kabardino-Balkaria, valocordin from Bulgaria.

The fast talker quickly said quickly, That you can’t quickly talk all the tongue twisters, but you can’t over-speak all the tongue twisters, But, having quickly spoken, he quickly said, That you can’t talk all the tongue twisters, but you can’t over-speak.

What hygiene products can be used

Hygiene products for the care of removable dentures

Name	Description
Toothbrush	You will need a personal brush with soft bristles; too hard can lead to scratches in which bacteria will accumulate. We recommend the Curaprox brand – brushes with soft or ultra-soft bristles. They do not damage the plastic, but do an excellent job of removing plaque on the teeth, also cleaning it from under the gums.
Toothpaste	Low-grade, for example, Parodontax, ROCS To clean the prosthesis itself, you can also use children's paste - it is more gentle.
Irrigator	The device is necessary both for cleaning your own teeth, if they remain in the mouth, and for cleaning dentures - it effectively removes plaque and allows you to clean the interdental spaces very efficiently.
Citric acid and soda or tablets for cleaning and disinfection	Use for periodic cleaning and disinfection of structures - make solutions for rinsing the mouth or place dentures in them (applies to citric acid and soda). The tablets must be dissolved in water and the resulting solution must be used to soak the structure.

Denture care products

There are two categories of care products for removable dentures:

Fixing. They are used only in conjunction with removable structures and are designed to ensure the strength of their retention in the oral cavity. In addition, reliable fixation helps restore diction, protect soft tissues from injury under constant mechanical influence of the artificial structure, and improve chewing function. There are several types of fixing agents:
cream - it is applied in a thin layer to the edge of the prosthesis - dotted or in strips. It is worth noting that a large volume of applied product will lead to its removal to the outside - it is important to observe the measure. This cream is designed not only to fix the prosthesis in the oral cavity, but also to create a shock-absorbing pad to protect the gum tissue from mechanical stress.

As a rule, the cream lasts for at least 12-24 hours, after which the product is dissolved by saliva. This requires rinsing the prosthesis and removing any residue.

strips are special products that are used when the patient cannot get used to the presence of a foreign body in the oral cavity. The strips are placed under the prosthesis, which allows you to soften the pressure and fix the structure.
Cleansing. Cleaning products for the care of removable dentures are presented as follows:
brush - allows you to clean the spaces between teeth;
paste - with low abrasiveness or without abrasive particles at all;
rinse aid - a liquid with a disinfectant effect: tablets that dissolve in water or pharmaceutical products with an antibacterial effect;
an irrigator is a device that allows you to wash out food particles and dental plaque even from hard-to-reach places; you can choose a compact irrigator for home use;
floss - dental floss for cleaning interdental spaces and the peri-gingival area.

Following recommendations for the care of removable dentures will ensure wearing comfort, prevent possible complications and extend the life of the structure. The installation of a prosthesis by an orthopedic dentist is necessarily accompanied by an explanation of the rules for caring for the structure and, if necessary, prescribing the products that will be required for care.

What to do if the prosthesis rubs and does not fit well

use ointments (Solcoseryl, Metrogyl Denta) or sea buckthorn oil. Apply the oil to the gums for a maximum of 20 minutes after eating and cleaning the denture 3-4 times a day,
It is forbidden to sharpen dentures yourself, after which you can simply throw it away,
If there is acute and constant pain caused by rubbing of the structure, you should consult a doctor for correction. 2-3 hours before the visit, the denture should be in the mouth so that the reason why the structure is rubbing becomes visible.

If the device is not fastened well, then you should contact your attending physician - an orthopedic dentist. If the correction does not help, you will have to use special fixation creams: Protefix, Corega, Lacalut Dent. Choose the one that suits you - according to taste, consistency, fixation time. Try different options and choose the best one.

Plastic dentures

Rinsing after eating, cleaning with toothpaste, disinfection - these are the main rules for caring for plastic dentures.

The ideal option would be to clean them regularly after eating. If this is not possible, thorough cleaning 2 times a day is allowed. To remove plaque in hard-to-reach places, brushes and dental floss are additionally used.

Plaque is removed by washing with water, brushing with a special paste, and the procedure ends by placing the structure in an antiseptic solution. Twice a year it is necessary to take it to the dentist for professional cleaning to remove deposits and stones.

How to eat after installing structures

If the prosthesis is made of comfortable materials, if it suits you, then you will be able to eat well right away. Restrictions occur when little time has passed after the removal of living teeth, when you initially had gum inflammation. In such situations, pressure causes pain; you need to limit the chewing load to avoid discomfort and allow the gums to recover.

In general, during adaptation it is advisable to adhere to the following recommendations:

give preference to soft and warm foods, exclude viscous foods,
you need to chew carefully and thoroughly, cut food into small pieces,
It is better to chew food on the side where the process does not cause pain,
You should refrain from biting food with your front teeth.

After adaptation, when the prosthesis no longer causes pain, you can return to your usual diet. But you should exclude foods that are too hard, viscous, sticky, excessively hot and cold (drinks and soups should be warm, ice cream should be kept a little at room temperature).

Why do problems occur if you don't clean your removable dentures correctly?

When you eat, food plaque is deposited on your denture, just like on your teeth. The worse a person cleans his dentures, the faster the denture loses its original appearance. Food plaque becomes a breeding ground for the development of microorganisms. The processes of decay and the development of a viral infection cause bad breath and the onset of inflammatory processes on the gums.

In order to avoid the unpleasant consequences of the formation of food plaque and tartar, the removable denture must be cleaned after every meal.

How to clean dentures and remaining teeth

You need to brush your teeth exactly as you are used to: in the morning, in the evening and after every meal. But as for prosthetics, the recommendations will be as follows:

Daily care

clean the structure in the morning and evening with a soft toothbrush using toothpaste without abrasives or regular soap (preferably baby soap). Pay special attention to the internal area that is in contact with the gum,
Soak the denture daily in a solution of citric acid (1 teaspoon per 150 ml of warm water): soak it for 10 minutes to disinfect and loosen plaque. Carry out the procedure before brushing your teeth 2 times a day. Afterwards, rinse thoroughly with water. Change the solution every 3-5 days,
after each meal, the structure is removed and thoroughly rinsed under running water,
Additionally, you can use an irrigator, which will clean the microscopic gaps between the crowns of the structure,
Be careful when brushing your teeth, especially if there are small parts - hooks, clasps, so as not to damage them.

Periodic care

soak in a disinfectant solution - for this you need to purchase special tablets for removable dentures (Protefix, Corega, Lacalut Dent). Use up to 3 times a week while maintaining daily hygiene. Use according to instructions (keep in solution for 15-20 minutes),
use products that suppress the activity of oral microflora (especially important several years after the installation of dentures, since more plaque accumulates on them). For example, “Tantum Verde” (spray, lozenges) - relieve inflammation and tension, freshen breath.

Modern equipment - ultrasonic sterilizers - can be used to disinfect dentures. They allow you to achieve ideal cleanliness of artificial teeth at home, cleaning them from bacteria and plaque. These devices can also be used to disinfect any other items - toothbrushes, baby bottles, etc.

How to properly care for dentures -

Hygienic care for dentures will differ depending on whether or not you use a special cream to improve the fixation of removable dentures. The use of such a cream not only improves the “adhesion” of the prosthesis to the mucous membrane, but also significantly reduces the penetration of food particles under the prosthesis. Therefore, patients who use such a cream can remove the denture not after every meal, but only once a day.

But this is only provided that the cream actually prevents food particles from getting under your denture. The fact is that if your prosthesis is many years old or it was made poorly, the shape of the prosthesis may no longer correspond to the shape of the tissues of the prosthetic bed, and then food can get under the prosthesis even with the application of cream. In this case (and also if you do not use cream at all to improve fixation), it will be necessary to remove and wash the denture after each meal.

1) Rules for daily hygiene care -

Care for removable dentures made of plastic, nylon and other materials should be carried out according to the following scheme, which includes the following rules...

Immediately after eating, remove the denture and rinse it under running water, removing all visible food debris.
It is important to hold the prosthesis very tightly under running water and try not to drop it, because If you fall, the prosthesis may break. It is best to rinse the denture not over the bathtub, but over the sink, because... in this case, the fall of the prosthesis is unlikely to be critical (24stoma.ru). Additionally, if you still have natural teeth, use a soft toothbrush and toothpaste after each meal to clean them, as well as the roof of your mouth and tongue. If there are no teeth, then in addition to a soft toothbrush, you can use a gauze swab dipped in a special mouthwash (simply rinsing your mouth with liquid is not enough).

Thorough cleaning of the denture - it is not enough to just rinse the denture under running water. Many patients are accustomed to rubbing their dentures with toothbrushes and toothpastes, and sometimes even tooth powder. This leads to the fact that the abrasive components of the powder and paste scratch the prosthesis, making it rough. As a result, the prosthesis darkens, and on the contrary, even more dirt begins to stick to the rough surface.
Remember that dentures made from slightly elastic materials (such as nylon dentures and Acry-Free dentures) should not be cleaned with abrasives at all. Only with special products, or completely non-abrasive toothpastes or gels, the RDA of which is zero (RDA is the abrasiveness coefficient, written by quality manufacturers).
But dentures made of ordinary acrylic plastic can be cleaned with a soft toothbrush and low-abrasive toothpaste. For example, children's pastes are characterized by low abrasiveness. It is better to choose ones where the RDA will be from 0 to 25 (regular toothpaste has an RDA from 70 to 80). Liquid soap or dishwashing detergent will also work. However, it is necessary not only to clean the prosthesis, but also to periodically carry out its complete total disinfection.

Important: caring for removable dentures should under no circumstances be carried out using toothbrushes with hard bristles. You should ONLY use a SOFT toothbrush (marked “soft”)! When cleaning, also make sure that you do not bend the plastic or metal clasps of the prosthesis (hooks).

2) Periodic complete disinfection of the prosthesis, cleaning from pigment plaque and tartar -

There are 2 disinfection options here. The simplest and cheapest means for cleaning dentures are products in the form of effervescent tablets that dissolve in water. Tablets for cleaning dentures contain chemical components that dissolve pigment plaque and tartar on the surface of the denture, and also kill 99.9% of all bacteria. The most famous product in pharmacies is Corega tablets, which are sold in 3 versions (“Whitening”, “Bio Formula” and “Double Strength”).

Corega tablets for cleaning dentures –

Directions for use: Place one tablet along with the prosthesis in a glass of lukewarm water. After 5 minutes spent in the solution, the prosthesis will acquire a fresh and neat appearance, and will also undergo complete disinfection. To improve cleaning, at the end of this time you can take the denture from the solution into your hand (this is safe) and rub it with an old toothbrush dipped in this solution. Then rinse the prosthesis and hands with running water. The cost of 1 package of such products will be from 250 to 300 rubles (for 30 tablets).

But experience shows that effervescent tablets for cleaning dentures are more suitable for soft stains, because... they are ideally designed for daily use. If you have neglected the cleaning of your prosthesis, i.e. a layer of tightly attached pigment plaque or tartar has already formed on it - such tablets are unlikely to be able to completely clean the denture of dental deposits. Of the three variants of Corega tablets, the “Corega Double Strength” tablets are the stronger remedy, but even they cannot cope with massive plaque and dental plaque.

Do I need to remove dentures at night?

Modern “removers” can be worn constantly and it is not necessary to remove them at night – especially during the first 2-3 weeks, while adaptation to the designs occurs. However, outside the oral cavity, dentures with a plastic base should NOT be placed in a humid environment, since favorable conditions are created for the development and growth of pathogenic microflora. This can lead to bleeding and gum inflammation.

If there are metal elements, the prosthesis must also not be stored in tap water, especially chlorinated water - this can lead to metal corrosion.

For storage and transportation, it is necessary to use specially designed protective ventilated boxes/cases in which the prosthesis will be kept clean and dry.

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How to properly clean removable dentures?

To clean plaque from a denture, it must be removed from the mouth. The denture is cleaned with a toothbrush or other convenient brush. For good cleaning of dentures, ordinary soap is best suited.

Removable dentures must be cleaned according to certain rules. First, we clean the denture from the outside (from the side of the artificial teeth). After that, be sure to thoroughly clean the inner string (on the side that is adjacent to your gums). Cleaning the inside of the denture is often not given due importance.

Afterwards, the prosthesis is washed well with soap and water.

You should also rinse your mouth thoroughly. And only after this the prosthesis can be put on again.

Is it possible to whiten dentures?

If hygiene is insufficient, dentures may change their shade. But, unfortunately, it is impossible to bleach it to its original state, especially if a lot of plaque has accumulated and the coloring pigments have penetrated deep into the pores of the material. The doctor can perform polishing - the prosthesis will be smoother, its top layer will be a little ground off, so the structure will be visually lighter. At home, you can try using special whitening tablets (for example, Corega), but you should not overuse them - they can damage the prosthesis materials.

How to know when it’s time to change your dentures

It is recommended to change dentures every 3-5 years or 5-7 years (depending on the material and type of construction).

When using removable dentures, the load from chewing food on bone tissue is only insignificant, which is fraught with its gradual resorption. The jawbone decreases in size, and not always evenly. This process takes from six months to several years and leads to a discrepancy between the shape of the prosthesis and the relief of the gums - the prosthesis is less secure and becomes less stable. This means relocation (if possible) or complete replacement of the structure is required.

In addition, materials wear out over time under the influence of saliva, nicotine, food irritants, and mechanical stress. Cracks appear on the structure, the surface becomes less smooth, which contributes to the accumulation of a large amount of plaque. If you have chosen crowns made of plastic (namely, they are in most cases used in removable orthopedic devices), it is worth considering that they wear down quite quickly, so after about 2-3 years the bite changes, which can affect the condition of the joint and the process of normal chewing food.