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Getting Rid of Gum Disease

Several years ago, I scheduled an appointment with my husband’s dentist. During my visit, I was shocked to learn I was suffering from gum disease. I discovered my gum disorder was caused from not seeing a dentist in more than five years or flossing my teeth daily. To treat my gum disease, the dentist prescribed a medicated mouthwash for me to use twice each day. I also had to undergo multiple, professional cleanings at the dentist’s office. I began flossing every day too. In a few, short months, my gum disease was completely cured. On this blog, I hope you will discover smart, simple tips to help you keep your teeth and gums healthy for life. Enjoy!

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New To Dentures? Know These Tips For Essential Denture Care

For those that are spending the money on new dentures for the first time, you'll want to know everything you can do to keep those dentures in great shape so they last a long time. While dentures are designed to be highly durable, there are things that can cause them to become damaged if not maintained correctly or if abused. Here are the tips you need to know that are essential for keeping dentures in great condition.

Clean The Dentures Daily

Did you think you were done with having to clean your teeth every day now that you have dentures? Daily cleaning is now just as important as it was before. Cleaning helps contribute to removing odors that are caused due to plaque or bacteria, and prevent stains from forming on the surface of the fake teeth. Since the teeth in dentures are constructed using porcelain or resin, exposure to those dark pigments can cause staining to occur.

You'll want to use a cleaning solution made specifically for dentures, since they emit small bubbles that will help clean your dentures for you. Those bubbles are what get into crevices, cracks, and small pores in the surface. Cleaning can also be done using a toothpaste made specifically for dentures.

Rinse The Dentures Between The Cleanings

You may not have brushed your teeth after every meal, but you should rinse your dentures after eating. It is easy to do by running them under tap water. Be sure to stick to cold tap water, because the resin in the dentures can warp or bend when under a lot of heat.

Store The Dentures In A Liquid

When storing the denture overnight, you'll want to place them in a liquid. This is to prevent the plastic used in the dentures from drying out, which makes it brittle and prone to becoming damaged. You don't need to use a denture solution for this, since cold water will do just fine.

Use The Dentures For Chewing Food Only

Everyone has used their teeth at some point for chewing something other than food. It could be to open a bag, bite your nails, or even chew on a pencil or pen. You'll need to break these habits and only use your dentures for chewing food. Your dentures won't be as strong as your natural teeth once were, and they are prone to cracking or chipping when a lot of force is put on them.

To learn more, contact a professional such as Davis R Troup DDS PA.