Having Dripping Springs Dentures Fitted

By Jayne Rutledge


Dentures or false teeth are replacements for missing natural teeth. If you have lost or need to have all your teeth removed, you will be offered full upper or lower Dripping Springs dentures. If you are missing one or more teeth, your dentist will offer you a partial plate.

Both types of false teeth are made to support your lips and facial muscles. This stops your lips from receding and your muscles from sagging. It changes your appearance and allows you to properly chew your food.

If your intention is to replace an old full dental plate or you are in the process of having all your teeth extracted, you will require a full lower or upper dental plate. The plate is usually fitted as soon as your teeth have been removed. This implies that you will not experience any time without teeth. The artificial teeth should be a snug fit over your gums and your jawbone. It is possible that you will have a waiting period before the dental plate can be fitted.

To have a full plate fitted impressions and measurements of your mouth will be taken. Your dentist will normally do this and order your dental plate from a qualified dental technician. A trial dental plate will be prepared by the technician, based on the impression and measurements provided by the dentist. Your Dripping Springs dentures professional will fit the plate and make sure that it is a perfect fit. This is sometimes done with the aid of the technician who will make any necessary adjustments.

If you are missing a single tooth or more, you will be offered a partial dental plate. These plates are made available with a metal or a plastic plate. The false teeth are then attached to this plate. This form of false teeth normally comes with clips to attach it to your natural teeth. The clips allow the false teeth to remain in place. The plate can simply be unclipped to remove it for cleaning purposes.

It may feel strange when you first have dentures fitted. It may be an uncomfortable experience, but this is dependent on the length of time you have been without your natural teeth. Your dentist or technician may recommend that you wear your dental plate overnight when it is first fitted. It is not always necessary to remove the plate when you retire at night, but doing so may give your gums a change to rest. It is advisable to place your water in a special cleaning solution or water if you remove it before going to sleep. This will keep the material moist and prevent it from changing its shape.

You should start by eating soft food which has been cut into small pieces when you first start eating with your new false teeth. You should abstain from eating sticky or hard food. You will be able to return to your normal diet once you become accustomed to your artificial teeth.

It is important that you maintain suitable dental health even if you have Dripping Springs dentures. You should continue to brush your remaining natural teeth, gums and your tongue once in the morning and once at night. This will prevent decay of your remaining natural teeth and gum disease. Your dentures should be kept clean by using toothpaste or water and soap prior to soaking your false teeth in water overnight.




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