Dentures in Fuquay Varina

Dentures are an accessible solution for people who have lost multiple teeth or are facing severe tooth decay. They restore your ability to eat certain foods, support facial muscles, and natural face contours, and may even improve the quality of speech. There are several types of dentures, and our family dentist will work with you to determine which type is right for you.

Complete Dentures

This type of denture replaces all teeth and are often given to people who have lost all or most of their natural teeth. This option can be placed on either your upper and/or lower jaw.

  • Immediate — These dentures are inserted immediately after remaining teeth are removed. Their size and shape are based on measurements and models of the patient’s jaw. During the healing period, a patient can wear immediate dentures. These dentures may need to be resized every few months.
  • Conventional — After the initial healing process of 6-8 weeks, your dentist can fit you with conventional dentures.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are placed to fill in spaces between missing teeth, helping prevent other teeth from changing position due to lack of support.

Overdentures

If a person has only a few remaining teeth, overdentures may be fit over teeth and implants, which will provide support from beneath.

Designing Custom Dentures

Dentures in Fuquay VarinaGenerally, the entire process requires five appointments made over a month-long period.

  1. First, our dentists make an initial diagnosis of your need for dentures.
  2. We make an impression and a wax bite to determine your unique jaw dimensions and position.
  3. We do a “try-in” to assure proper shape, fit, and color.
  4. Any minor adjustments needed are made.
  5. We place your final denture.

At first, your dentures will require some patience and getting-used-to. They may feel strange or bulky in your mouth. It may take some time to adjust to how they feel and fit.

That being said, your dentures should easily slide into place. You should never need to force a partial denture into position, as it could damage the clasps.

Initially, we may require you to keep your dentures in all the time. While this may feel uncomfortable or awkward, it will help identify if any pieces need to be adjusted to fit more comfortably. Be patient with yourself and with the process.

Avoid eating sticky or very hard foods, and try to chew evenly, so the pressure is distributed along both sides of your mouth.

In time, you may be able to remove dentures at night when you sleep.

Tips For Denture Care And Oral Hygiene

  • Fold a towel in the sink when handling your denture, so if you drop it, it will be cushioned.
  • Brush dentures daily to remove food particles and plaque, as well as prevent staining.
  • Use a soft-bristled brush, as hard bristles can damage dentures.
  • Seek out  cleaners with the ADA Seal of Acceptance
  • Give extra attention to cleaning teeth beneath the dentures metal clasps, which are at greater risk for tooth decay.
  • Do not use toothpaste as they are too abrasive.
  • Soak dentures in soaking solutions at night, so they can maintain their shape.
  • Be sure to continue brushing your gums, tongue, and palate with a soft brush, removing bacteria and stimulating circulation.

Other Common Denture Concerns

Over time, you may need to visit your dentist to re-adjust your dentures. As you age, your mouth changes shape gradually as bone and gum ridges recede and shrink. Loose-fitting dentures can cause sores and infections, so be sure to contact us for an easy adjustment.

If your denture breaks, cracks, or chips, come to us immediately. Our family dentist office can often make adjustments and repairs on the same day with our onsite denture repair. If a repair is complex, we can send them to a special dental laboratory and have them back to you as soon as possible.

Learning to chew with dentures may take practice. Chew slowly, and use both sides of your mouth to evenly distribute pressure across your mouth. Be careful when food is hot, has sharp edges, or is extremely chewy.

Sometimes, dentures can slip when you laugh or cough. Reposition them easily by gently biting down and swallowing. If this becomes a problem, or they slip frequently, please contact us.

Remember, we’re here to walk you through the denture process. Dentures can improve the quality of life by allowing you to eat certain foods again and enhancing your beautiful smile.

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