NEW DENTURES IN BENDIGO, ECHUCA & ST ARNAUD

Dentures are designed to last between 5 and 7 years, but as with most things, how long they last depends on how well they are cared for. As with natural teeth, dentures should be maintained and regularly check by our denture clinic to ensure they are fitting correctly. When dentures are first inserted they fit the gums snugly, but as you get older your gums will shrink/recede resulting in the fit of the denture being compromised. As a result food may get under the denture(s) and they may start to break regularly. The everyday use of your denture means the teeth themselves will wear down over time.

Eating with your new dentures can be difficult to begin with but there a few rules to follow:

There is a chance that you may bite your tongue or cheeks when you first starting eating but this will improve with practice. 

Sticky foods will make eating more difficult.

Food may taste a little differently to begin with while you mouth adjusts to the feel of the dentures. However, your taste buds are mainly located on your tongue not your teeth. Food will soon start to taste normal again.

Proper oral hygiene is just as critical for artificial teeth as it is for natural teeth to reduce the build up of plaque or tarter and to prevent bad breath. Whenever possible remove your denture/s after each meal to brush and remove any residual food. You should always rinse your mouth thoroughly with clean water with your dentures removed.

Regular (once a week) soaking is recommended in Caldent Denture Cleaner. Use of a soft bristle denture brush and mild non abrasive cleaner in the morning and at night to reduce staining and help prevent tartar and plaque build up on your denture.

Never use hard bristled brushes, abrasive materials or bleaches to clean your dentures. Use only tepid water, never boiling water as this may distort your denture.

To prevent accidental damage by dropping the denture resulting in chipped teeth or fracturing the denture base, it is advisable to hold the denture over a sink half full of water or lined with a face washer while cleaning.

The lower denture is fragile and should not be held in the palm of your hand (fig.1), as you could break the denture if you squeeze too hard. Hold the denture as shown in (fig.2).