17 • Implant Dentures • Health Funds & Veterans Affairs • Precision Dentures • Mouthguards/Splints • Same Day Repairs & Relines Shop 40/1 Mudgeeraba Rd, Worongary Town Centre 5/26-28 Commerce Drive, Robina TWO LOCATIONS Worongary & Robina NEED NEW DENTURES? CALL SOMEONE WHO CARES! Custom made aesthetically designed natural looking dentures that you can wear with a confident smile. DENTURES DIRECT TO PUBLIC Registered with the Dental Board of Australia & Australian Dental Prosthetist Assoc. Ltd Dental Health and Dentures How Are Dentures Made? The denture development process takes a few weeks and several appointments. Once your dentist or prosthodontist (a dentist who specialises in the restoration and replacement of teeth) determines what type of appliance is best for you, the general steps are to: Make a series of impressions of your jaw and take measurements of how your jaws relate to one another and how much space is between them. Create models, wax forms, and/or plastic patterns in the exact shape and position of the denture to be made. You will "try in" this model several times and the denture will be assessed for colour, shape, and fit before the final denture is cast. Cast a final denture. Adjustments will be made as necessary What Do New Dentures Feel Like? New dentures may feel a little odd or loose for a few weeks until the muscles of the cheeks and tongue learn to keep them in place and you get comfortable inserting and removing them. Also, it is not unusual for minor irritation or soreness to occur and for saliva flow to increase when you first start wearing dentures, but these problems will diminish as the mouth adjusts. Will Dentures Make Me Look Different? Dentures are made to closely resemble your natural teeth so there should be only a small noticeable change in appearance. In fact, dentures may even improve your smile and fill out your facial appearance. Will Eating With New Dentures Be Difficult? Eating with new dentures will take a little practice and may be uncomfortable for some wearers for a few weeks. To get used to the new denture, start with soft foods cut into small pieces. Chew slowly using both sides of your mouth. As you get used to new dentures, add other foods until you return to a normal diet. Be cautious with hot or hard foods and sharp-edged bones or shells. And, avoid foods that are extremely sticky or hard. You should also avoid chewing gum while you wear the denture. Also, don't use toothpicks while wearing dentures. How Are Denture Adhesives Applied? Here are some tips to consider when applying denture adhesives: • Use the minimum amount necessary to provide the maximum benefit. Apply less than you think you need, and then gradually increase the amount until you feel comfortable. • Distribute the adhesive evenly on the tissue bearing surface of the denture. • Apply or reapply when necessary to provide the desired effect. • Always apply the adhesive to a thoroughly clean denture. Remember adhesives work best with a well-fitting denture. For more information on dentures please contact us or for this article please visit www.webmd.com http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/dental-health-dentures
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