Dentures & Partials in East Brainerd, TN
Dentures are a removable piece of hardware used to replace some or all of your missing teeth. If all of your teeth are missing or need to be removed, you will be given a full set of dentures. However, if you are missing a few teeth, then partials can possibly be a great option for you.
Types of Partial Dentures:
- Full Cast Partial Dentures are partials with a metal foundation and metal clasps. This partials are extremely durable and stable.
- Duraflex Partial Dentures are nylon based partials with no metals. These partials have similar gum tissue color clasps, which hooks on your teeth, that are more esthetically pleasing in comparison to cast partials.
Types of Full Dentures
Generally speaking, dentures come in two standard types:
- Conventional dentures are not fitted until after the gums and jaw have completely healed from the extraction of your teeth. This can take up to six weeks, and during this period, you will not have any teeth. With conventional dentures, this will take anywhere from 3-5 appointments to help fabricate the dentures. The great part of fabricating a conventional denture is you will have the final approval of the teeth that are being used for your dentures before the denture is processed.
- Immediate dentures are fitted before your teeth are extracted and can be worn immediately. Immediate dentures will require several more adjustments than conventional dentures, as the shape of your jaw and gums will change during the healing process. The dentures will need to be relined with a soft reline to have a better fit as the healing process continues. Once the healing is complete, then the denture will need to have a hard reline for stability. These types of dentures have the advantage of immediately restoring your teeth after the extraction. It also decreases postoperative discomfort since the denture helps keep the tissue from swelling considerably.
Partial dentures can be used when only some of your teeth need to be removed. Partials function similarly to a bridge but are removable.
Adjusting to Dentures
Studies have shown it may take approximately 2-6 weeks for your mouth to acclimate with your new prosthesis. The key is to continue to practice wearing them. There will be at times especially in the beginning phase the dentures will need adjustments. If adjustments are required, we will find spots that need to be reshaped on the inside surface of the denture to eliminate the discomfort or irritation. Dentures are NOT meant to be worn 24/7. It is imperative to take them out when you sleep and allow your gums to rest for approximately 8hrs/day.
Even though dentures are not the teeth you use to have, you will still want to care for them as if they were. Brush your dentures to remove food particles before removing them. You will need to place your dentures into warm water or a denture cleaning solution as soon as you remove them from your mouth. Avoid hot water, because this can warp dentures, so please be careful!
Contact our office today for more information on whether dentures are right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
It will take your mouth some time to get used to the feel of dentures. After a few months, however, you will feel comfortable eating and talking with your dentures in and experience little to no soreness or discomfort. If you ever do experience soreness or if your dentures aren’t fitting right, please let us know.
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When you first get your dentures, you will need to start with soft foods and slowly introduce harder foods as you get used to biting and chewing with the dentures in. Chew gently and take smaller bites to avoid loosening the dentures as you eat.
At first, your dentist may recommend that you wear your dentures to sleep. This will speed up your mouth’s adjustment to the dentures and allow you to quickly detect and correct any spots where the fit is uncomfortable. After your mouth has adjusted to the dentures, they may be worn throughout the day and removed while you sleep. Give our East Brainerd office a call today if you have more questions.
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Dr. Primesh Modi was born in Houston, TX but grew up in Chattanooga. After graduating from Notre Dame High School here in Chattanooga, Dr. Modi continued his education at the University of Memphis, earning his BS in Computer Engineering Technology in 2005 and a BS in Biology in 2007.
Dr. Modi experienced a great deal of dental care during the first part of his life and discovered that he had a passion for providing outstanding care to others. It was clear to him that his next step would be dental school, and he ...
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