A Dozen Facts Everyone Should Know About Dentures
Whether you’re seeking information about dentures for a loved one or for yourself, it’s important that you know the facts. The following information was taken from www.denturehelp.com and was compiled in cooperation with the American Dental Association. It offers the basic facts about dentures.
Fact 1:
Dentures don’t last forever.
Nothing does. And while it’s true that the modern denture is more durable than ever before, you can still break a tooth or the denture base by simply dropping them a few inches. Even with painstaking care, denture teeth can lose their natural appearance and chewing ability due to the cumulative effects of chewing, brushing and age. Plus, your mouth changes over time. These gradual changes, coupled with the gradual changes in your denture, explain why you should visit your dental professional regularly. Your dental professional will look for:
-looseness caused by tissue changes
-bad odor caused by absorption of fluid and bacteria
-color change due to age or reaction to mouth fluids
-stains and calculus deposits resulting from mouth fluids.
As a result, you can expect your dental professional to recommend replacing or refitting your dentures every 5 to 7 years.
Fact 2:
Even if your dentures fit perfectly, you should still see a dental professional regularly.
Why? Mouth tissues can reveal signs of diseases, such as diabetes, that first manifest themselves in the mouth. Besides checking your dentures, dental professionals will also check for signs of oral cancer and other diseases, and examine your gum ridges, tongue and jaw joints.
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