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Adapting to Your New SmileMaintaining Your Dentures

Adjusting to the feel of your new smile will take some time, as your appliance can feel awkward in your mouth. You may experience minor irritation, soreness, and discomfort, which are common. It is important to follow up with your dentist for minor adjustments to the fit of your denture to resolve these problems and to avoid poorly fitting dentures. In a short time you will adapt to your new denture and smile a little brighter!

Adapting to Your New Smile

DENTURE CARE& MAINTENANCE

� Practice good oral hygiene every day; including brushing any remaining natural teeth, your gums, tongue, and roof of your mouth.

� Brush your denture each day to remove stains, food debris, and plaque. Use a denture cleaner recommended by your dentist, or mild hand soap or dishwashing liquid. Toothpaste and “household” cleaners should not be used as they could damage your denture(s).

� Thoroughly rinse your denture(s) before inserting into your mouth. Never chew, swallow, or gargle with denture cleaners.

� Place your denture in a soaking solution or water every night to keep it moist and to ensure it maintains its shape and continues to fit properly.

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� Full/Complete dentures are removable prosthetic devices that replace all missing teeth in the upper, lower, or both arches.

� Some patients may be candidates for implant-supported dentures.

� Implant supported overdentures offer many benefits to your health and confidence with added stability for eating, chewing, talking and laughing.

DENTURES & PARTIALS

Missing two or more teeth in a row? Removable partial denturesMissing all teeth from your upper and/or lower arch? Removable full dentures or implant supported dentures.Inadequate bone or gum tissue to support? Removable full dentures or removable partial dentures

� A removable partial denture fills the space created by missing teeth.

� Removable partial dentures attach to the natural teeth on each side of the space.

� Some removable partial dentures contain a metal framework and clasps for attaching it, while others feature connectors that appear more natural.

� Precision attachments may also be used to provide an even more esthetic outcome than clasps.

� Flexible partial dentures are created using a thin, soft, lightweight, and biocompatible material.

� Because they are flexible, these removable partial dentures are often more comfortable when eating and speaking.

� Because they are created without metal clasps, they often appear more natural than traditional removable partial dentures.

Full/Complete Dentures Partial Denture Flexible Partial Denture

Removable partial or full dentures from your dentist will not only restore the appearance of your smile and facial features, but they’ll also help you speak and chew more comfortably and naturally.

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*These are general recommendations and not be ideal for every case. Speak to your Dentist about the best solution for you!