With proper care, dentures can look and feel great for many years to come. If you choose traditional, removable dentures, though, your denture care routine will be much different than if you choose implant-supported dentures or overdentures.
Before sending you home to enjoy your new restoration, Dr. Clifford Degel and Dr. Carmen Every-Degel will provide instructions on how to care for your custom restoration to ensure it meets your expectations for many years.
Astoria Dental Group in Queens, NY, is also equipped with an in-house dental lab, allowing us to make adjustments to your dentures if needed with a quick turnaround time.
A healthy, consistent oral hygiene routine will help ensure the long-term survival of your dentures.
Place your dentures in a glass of water to prevent the materials from warping. To prevent unwanted debris from affecting your dentures, use a container or glass with a lid on it. Place the container somewhere safe where it is not likely to get knocked over.
Like your natural teeth, dentures should be brushed daily. While brushing, remove any leftover dental adhesive. Do not use hard-bristled toothbrushes, products containing bleach, whitening products, or extremely hot water.
These can damage the color of your dentures. Be gentle with your restoration and do not exert too much force on the clasps or plastic base, which are prone to warping.
Regular check-ups with your doctor are the best way to make sure your dentures look and feel good for years to come.
Invest in yourself now – dental dentures are known for their long lasting relief from edentulism, so take advantage of this opportunity to improve your quality of life.
Invest in yourself now – dental dentures are known for their long lasting relief from edentulism, so take advantage of this opportunity to improve your quality of life.
Food and other particles can become trapped between your prosthetic teeth. Take out your dentures and rinse them off in the sink. Place a towel in the sink while you do this. If your dentures slip out of your hand, the towel will protect them from shattering.
Even if you do not have any natural teeth, your oral health is still important. After removing your dentures, gently brush your tongue, gums, and the insides of your cheeks to promote fresh breath and oral health.
Although denture soaking solutions can help your dentures stay clean and functional, they can be very harmful if ingested. Before reinserting your dentures, be sure to thoroughly rinse off any remaining solution. Failing to do so can lead to vomiting and other painful side effects.
No matter how diligent you are about caring for your dentures, accidents happen. Although many store-bought denture repair solutions exist, our doctors recommend you get professional care immediately. Attempting to fix your own dentures can result in more extensive damage.
In some cases, though, we may need to replace them entirely rather than repair them.
If your dentures are damaged, do not continue wearing them. Schedule an appointment and safely transport the dentures to our in-house lab.
Regular check-ups with your doctor are the best way to make sure your dentures look and feel good for years to come. Our doctors can address outstanding issues while they can still be repaired or relined in our in-house dental lab.
Our cosmetic dentists Drs. Clifford Degel and Carmen Every-Degel provide world-class dental care in a caring and friendly environment. Residents in Queens, Long Island, and throughout NYC trust them to create beautiful, healthy smiles.
With over 35 years of experience helping patients maintain, restore, and revitalize their smiles, Dr. Clifford Degel is considered a top dentist in Queens. Dr. Degel is known for exquisite cosmetic and restorative dentistry work at his state-of the-art, full service practice, Astoria Dental Group.
Recognized as a top Invisalign® dentist, Dr. Every-Degel provides dramatic transformations with the discreet, convenient system, along with various cosmetic treatments such as smile makeovers and other procedures designed to deliver a brighter, more brilliant smile.
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