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5 Mistakes to Avoid for the Best Fitting Dentures

August 6, 2016

Avoid these 5 common mistakes to enjoy the best possible fit from your dentures.

5 Mistakes to Avoid for the Best Fitting Dentures

Whether you need a partial or full denture, it is extremely important to get a quality denture that fits well. After all, if your denture doesn’t fit well you may suffer from painful sores or rubbed spots on your gums as well as embarrassing problems with dentures slipping, clicking, or even falling out.

Fortunately, you and your dentist can work together to ensure the best possible fit from your denture. For best results, be careful to avoid these 5 common mistakes made by denture wearers.

Rushing the Fitting

Even though your dentures are ordered based on molds, impressions, or digital measurements of your mouth, nonetheless the fit may need some adjusting before it feels quite right. You will need to be patient during the initial fitting process. Give yourself time to adjust to the feeling of having dentures and don’t be afraid to go back to your dentist for help.

Quitting Brushing

Sometimes people assume that because they no longer have teeth, they no longer need to brush. In reality, it is still very important to brush your tongue and gums to help control populations of oral bacteria. This will help prevent issues with bad breath and can even help make wearing your dentures more comfortable—since inflamed or irritated gum tissue would obviously be more vulnerable to irritation from dentures resting against them. You will also want to brush your dentures gently to keep them clean.

Letting Dentures Dry Out

If you let your dentures dry out, they could warp. This may affect the fit, making them uncomfortable or even totally unwearable. Never leave your dentures out on the nightstand or the bathroom counter overnight. Instead keep them fully submerged in a glass of water.

Bleaching Dentures

If your dentures become stained, don’t try to bleach them yourself. Bleaching can weaken the denture, perhaps making it more prone to wearing down faster or to breaking if you drop it. If you are worried about stains on your dentures, ask your dentist to clean them.

Not Visiting the Dentist

Even if you have complete upper and lower dentures and no natural teeth left, you still need to keep seeing your dentist. Your dentist can help keep an eye on your oral health with services like oral cancer screenings. And of course, your dentist can provide help when your dentures eventually need to be refit or replaced. Because your jawbone will continue thinning over time, no set of dentures will fit perfectly forever.

Visit California Dental Group Today

Whether you are interested in getting dentures for the first time or need to have your denture refitted or replaced, California Dental Group can help. Call one of our clinics today for an appointment.

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