Dental prosthetics can lead to a false feeling that the previous careful care of them is no longer required. However, this is far from being the case, rather the opposite is true. Installed crowns, bridges, implants or veneers require increased vigilance in the fight against germs and food particles.
Differences in the care of artificial teeth
By and large, they are not. And your teeth, given by nature, and inserted technically need to be cleaned in the same way. In addition gums , problems with which threaten to remain without teeth at all. However, if everything was fine with the teeth, then the very fact of prosthetics would not exist at all. At the very least, this is an occasion to reflect and understand that the previous actions to maintain oral hygiene should be strengthened. Simply brushing your teeth twice a day is not enough. At the very least, you need to additionally use dental floss and rinse your mouth with specialized products. And do not forget to perform these actions after eating.
Removable dentures: how to care for them?
Despite the fact that dentures are not permanently in the mouth, they also need care. They also require rinsing after eating. To do this, it is enough to remove the prosthesis and rinse thoroughly in running water. This way you can easily remove the remaining pieces of food that can get stuck in the gaps between the teeth. When removing the prosthesis, one should not forget about the "living" teeth, they also need to be cleaned along with the gums and tongue. To do this, you can take a soft brush.
In addition to rinsing, dentures need daily hygiene care at least once a day. It is good if there is a special product designed for cleaning dentures, but it can be replaced with ordinary mild soap or a brush and toothpaste. In this case, you need to be careful when choosing a toothpaste. Abrasive compositions or having a whitening effect on removable dentures are contraindicated, they can destroy them.
Dentures are more fragile than natural teeth. Any careless movement during cleaning may damage the component parts.
Denture care:
- Most removable dentures require a constantly moist environment. Therefore, at night they should be placed in water or a soft solution. The solution must not be allowed to be chlorinated if the product contains metal inserts.
- In the morning, before inserting the prosthesis, it must be rinsed. This is especially important when a solution was used for storage, which can harm the mucous membranes of the body.
Regular visits to the dentist do not need to stop, even if the teeth are replaced with removable dentures. They cannot do without professional care, in addition to home cleaning. It is the specialist who will tell you in time how to prevent the appearance of any discomfort, will be able to track when healthy teeth, gums or tongue are in danger of being damaged. It is also impossible to hesitate to visit a doctor in the case when the prostheses become loose as a result of constant wearing, so that this does not lead to irreparable consequences.
And of course, treat your artificial teeth with care and do not forget to clean them regularly.
