False Teeth in Brick Hill

False teeth in Brick Hill are used to replace missing teeth, avoiding the health problems caused by the gaps. Without a full set of teeth, eating and speech problems occur, and any remaining teeth can start to move into the empty gum space. False teeth in Brick Hill, also known as dentures, consist of a gum-coloured acrylic base with acrylic teeth attached to it.

Patients missing all, nearly all, or some of their teeth may benefit from either full dentures (which replace a full arch of upper or lower teeth), or partial dentures (which replace one or more missing teeth).

Full dentures

These are fitted if all your upper or lower teeth need to be removed, or in replacement of an old denture. Impressions will be taken of your mouth to create a trial denture with adjustments of the fit, colour, and shape made as necessary. The permanent denture will be fitted as soon as your teeth are removed.

However, your gums and bone will change shape after your teeth are removed, and the dentures will therefore need adjusting a few months later. In rare cases, the gums may require a healing period of several months before the dentures can be fitted.
 

Partial dentures

A partial denture is used to fill the gaps left by one or more missing teeth. It’s designed with the help of impressions of your mouth, and clipped onto your natural teeth with clasps, fixing it securely in place.

How long do dentures last?

Your dentures will last many years, but need to be relined, remade, or rebased to accommodate for daily wear and tear. As your mouth naturally changes shape with age, your dentures will in turn loosen, which can irritate your gums and make eating a challenge. You should therefore visit your dentist for regular checkups no less than once a year.

How should I care for my dentures?

You should keep your mouth clean by brushing your gums, tongue, and remaining teeth with a soft-bristled brush. Do this each morning before you insert your dentures to stimulate circulation and remove plaque.

Cleaning:

• Brush your dentures at least twice a day to remove food debris and plaque.
• After brushing, soak your dentures in a denture cleanser soaking solution (or just water) to remove stains and bacteria. Do not use hot water as it will warp the dentures.
• Remove them from the solution and brush them again.

When cleaning your dentures, you should hold them over a folded towel or basin of water. Dentures can easily break if dropped. If you damage or break your dentures, visit your dentist as soon as possible for repairs.

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