If you live in Metro Vancouver and are about to receive dentures for the first time, you may have questions about how to take care of them moving forward. While there are a few things to look out for if you have dentures, with the proper care, attention, and occasional denture treatment services in Surrey, dentures can be the perfect solution to restoring confidence and function in your mouth and improving your overall oral health. Here are some common denture concerns and how we can help.
An odorous issue
While relatively simple to clean and care for, dentures are not without their routine maintenance needs. Just like natural teeth, dentures need to be flossed and cleaned daily to avoid food particles sticking in the crevices between the teeth as well as building upon the artificial teeth themselves. An excess of food particles wedged in the denture’s spaces can lead to the buildup of bacteria which in turn can cause bad breath. Moreover, denture wearers can be prone to a dryer mouth which happens to be the ideal environment for bacterial growth. This is a completely avoidable problem with the right amount of diligence and commitment to a daily oral hygiene routine such as flossing and rinsing with an antibacterial mouthwash. However, as with our natural teeth, sometimes life can be incredibly busy and simple self-care tasks such as flossing can get overlooked in the hubbub of work and family life.
If your dentures are causing uncomfortably bad breath that isn’t resolved with a daily flossing and rinsing routine, you may want to consider denture treatment services in Surrey such as having them professionally cleaned by your denture team. If you’re concerned your halitosis may be due to inflamed gums from ill-fitting dentures, then connect with our knowledgeable denturists here at True Fit Denture Centre for denture treatment services like relining or rebasing to ensure the best most comfortable fit that won’t irritate your gums.
Troubleshooting and tissue conditioning
Oftentimes, our experienced denturists see patients that have had dentures for many years but they no longer fit or function properly which has led to a host of other concerns such as gum inflammation, irritation, and pain. Other reasons your gums may be tender and painful underneath your dentures could be due to recent dental surgery such as tooth extraction. If you’re experiencing significant pain or discomfort in your gum tissue but still require the use of your dentures, you may want to consult a denturist to find out if procedures such as gum tissue conditioning are the right denture treatment services in Surrey for you.
Tissue conditioning is a process through which your denturist team will assess the state of your gums, the fit of your dentures, and what’s irritating. Then, they custom-fit a softer lining that fits at the base of the dentures (provided these dentures are new and well-fitted to your mouth) or they can make a new softer, lighter, set of temporary dentures that put less pressure on your gums to give them time to heal. Using a softer, more flexible denture is not a long-permanent solution as they do not function the same and come with restrictions for use.
If you have recently had teeth extractions and are preparing for dentures, you may feel worried about the long-term outcomes of living with dentures. Fortunately, our team here at True Fit Denture has the expertise and compassion to guide you through the process and support you through any denture treatment services that you may need.
