Teeth are the focal point of every face; your smile reveals your personality.
Natural teeth grow in proportion and in harmony with your facial features and your dentures should be made accordingly.
Your teeth, or your dentures, have many important functions; to support your facial muscles, to help formulate your speech and most importantly to chew your food and start the digestive process.
It is important to chew food properly as poorly chewed food will take longer to digest especially for the elderly who could risk problems in the digestive system.
Dentures need regular servicing
Dentures are in constant use almost 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They are also in a pretty hostile environment in the mouth, being attacked by strong acid, bacteria, hot, cold and spicy food. Denture material absorbs liquids and food odour.
Daily cleansing is essential as well as professional ultrasonic cleaning in a dental laboratory at least once a year.
Due to constant bone resorbtion dentures will become loose sooner or later.
Loose dentures can cause damage to the gums and bone structure and increase the risk of breakage of your dentures. It is important to have them relined as soon as possible to ensure a perfect fit. It only takes a day or so.
It is important to have your dentures inspected by a Clinical Dental Technician every year or more frequently if necessary.
Major improvements in facial features
Correct tooth placement and padding dentures to reduce lines and fill up sunken cheeks will require a new set of dentures. It is advisable to have a new set of dentures made every 5 to 10 years.
Should I have a spare set of dentures made?
Yes, it is very important to have a spare set in case of emergencies.
Difficulties in constructing a good set of dentures
Constructing a functional and aesthetically pleasing set of dentures is the most difficult task in dentistry. When teeth are lost there is also a loss in tissue matter and bone. The recreation of facial features is made possible in the construction of new dentures. The Clinical Dental Technician uses his knowledge and technical expertise in recreating a set of dentures that will suit you.
