Milford Dentists Offer Advice On Dentures

A denture is a removable appliance that replaces missing teeth and surrounding tissue. In the past dentures tended to be badly fitting, were bulky and often painful. Today’s technology has brought remarkable improvement and innovations in dentistry combined with modern light-weight materials mean current dentures are not only comfortable, they more closely resemble natural teeth. As Andrea from Milford Dentists advises, there are three main types of dentures, being the complete or full dentures for those patients who have lost all their teeth, removable or partial dentures which are used to correct gaps when only a few teeth are missing and immediate dentures which, as the name suggests, are placed at once, right after the patient gets their tooth extraction done.

As Andrea says, “Millions of people lack some or all of their teeth and the resulting problems aren’t limited to poor appearance. Missing teeth make it difficult to chew food or even to speak. Muscles lose elasticity and the face begins to sag. The simple smile—a primary way to engage with others--may become impossible. No one should suffer this way today. If you’re missing teeth for any reason, come and see us at Milford Dentists. The dentist will evaluate you for dentures. Other options for replacing missing teeth are Dental Bridges or Dental Implants. Many patients say they wish they’d taken this step earlier. They couldn’t believe they waited so long and relish their newfound confidence and comfort.”

Another thing most people don’t know is that dentures should be replaced every three to five years. For that reason wearing the same dentures over the course of years—particularly ill-fitting ones—can cause ridges to shrink. Unfortunately, some of these changes in the mouth and gums will be irreversible, making it that much more difficult to create dentures that fit well in the future. That’s why it’s important to have an ongoing relationship with a dentist who can ensure your dentures are properly adjusted—and keeping you healthy and Milford Dentists are there to ensure just that.

The upkeep and maintenance of dentures is simple but, as the professional team at Milford Dentists point out, it’s important to clean them every single day. Soft tooth brushes should be used, and warm water, not hot, to prevent warping. Economical electrosonic denture baths and specialty cleaning products are also helpful.

For more information on dentures or on any dental procedure, please visit the website at http://www.milforddentists.co.nz . Andrea and the team at Milford Dentists would like to take this opportunity to wish all their patients, past, present and future a very healthy and happy New Year.