Category “Dentures”

How to use denture fixative and what City of London dentists can do if this just isn’t enough

January 3rd, 2012

People who have suffered gum disease, gingivitis or periodontal disease may be given dental treatment to prevent further infection, such as root canal treatment and replacement teeth, including dentures, dental implants or crowns.

Wearing dentures, whether part or full, as teeth replacements that slot onto your remaining teeth to support your teeth structure can sometimes bring certain challenges, particularly if the dentures slip.

Why use denture fixative?

Denture fixative can be used to secure the dentures to your own teeth, and for:

  • Giving you a sense of greater confidence when wearing dentures – not fearing that the denture may fall out or wobble when you speak.
  • Reducing denture movement when you eat or speak.
  • Preventing gum irritation and pressure if dentures do slip, particularly during physical games or sports.
  • Filling gaps where food may lodge and cause a build-up of dental plaque.

How is denture fixative used?

There are a range of denture fixatives available, from strips to powders and creams. You can use the following steps to apply denture fixative to secure your dentures and prevent them from moving around in your mouth:

  • Clean your own teeth and dentures using brushing with toothpaste and denture cleaning solution.
  • Then make sure you have dried your dentures.
  • Now apply small amounts of the denture fixative where it is needed – do not let it ooze out!
  • Rinse your mouth and insert your dentures, holding them down to adhere to the dental fixative.
  • Keep holding and allow the dentures to seal to the fixative for about seven to ten seconds.
  • Try not to eat or drink for about twenty minutes thereafter.
  • You can remove excess fixative by brushing it and your dentures with warm water.

What if denture fixative still doesn’t work?

If you’re still having challenges with movement of your dentures, even when you use dental fixative, speak with your dentist about solutions, such as dental implants. With dental implants, titanium “roots” permanently hold replacement teeth, like crowns, bridges and dentures in place, so that you don’t have to worry about feeling orally clumsy anymore!

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City of London dentists want to make sure loose Dentures don’t ruin your Christmas

December 21st, 2011

Dentures can make a real difference to a person’s life; whether replacing just one or two teeth or a full set, dentures can return any confidence lost due to a damaged smile.

However, there are some drawbacks to wearing dentures, which include the need for intensive cleaning and problems with the loose fit of dentures, thus causing irritation and sore gums.

The main reason for dentures becoming loose is due to a shrinking jaw, which happens as we get older and lose bone density. This reduction in size and volume can cause dentures to become loose, which usually requires denture adjustment.

Other common reasons for loose dentures involve everyday wear and tear, hard foods and even thorough cleaning of the dentures.

Over Christmas the range of sweet and sugary foods we usually eat can pose a serious risk to dentures. Hard foods can damage and crack dentures over time and while it doesn’t mean tasty, sweet foods are off the table completely, it would be smart to be aware of these risks and moderate yourself appropriately.

Knowing that your dentures are loose can make you very self conscious, as you don’t want them to slip out in the middle of conversation, or during mealtimes.

There are a number of ways to fix loose dentures, which largely depends on what type of dentures you have and could include denture fixatives, pastes or dental implants.

If you do feel that your dentures are becoming loose the best thing to do is to contact your dentist and see what they recommend. Going for regular check-ups will allow your dentist to continually assess your dentures and make amendments when necessary.

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Get functional teeth within a short space of time at City of London dentists

December 3rd, 2011

Losing teeth is a common predicament for adults over 60 years old. For others of a younger age, tooth loss may be due to accident or injury. Dentures are the most obvious solution, but traditional dentures are not very stable and can be very problematic. All on 4 implants is a fixed, long-term and aesthetically pleasing solution for your dental replacement problems. Within a day you can have a complete and functional smile, without the need for any bone-grafting.

The Procedure

4 implants are fitted in the jaw, which provides the stable base for a denture or bridge. The implants at the posterior of the mouth are placed at an angle of 45 degrees to allow for maximum support. Patients with low bone levels on their jaw are required to go through a long and tiring process of bone grafting. However, with All on 4 you can achieve the beautiful, functional smile you desire without the need for bone grafting. Once the implants are placed, the dentist can fix a dental prosthesis to your jaw for a complete and stable smile.

Benefits

The overall time taken, from your first sitting with the dentist to complete recovery after surgery, takes a matter of days. The dentist will fix the temporary prosthesis within 2 to 3 sittings and the remaining days will be needed to fully recover from the surgery.  The temporary prosthesis has a lifespan of 5 to 10 years, but you can opt for a permanent prosthesis 6 months after treatment, which can last a lifetime.

Traditional dental implant techniques can take anywhere between one year to eighteen month and are unsuitable for patient’s with low bone density, whereas All on 4 can provide results in a day and does not require any invasive bone grafting procedures.

Post Surgery Care

Some precautionary steps must be taken after surgery, in order to avoid infection and to reduce pain. Cold and soft food should be eaten for the first 2 days and ice packs can be applied to the affected area in order to reduce swelling. Just one day is required for recovery after the process, but a few more days is required to completely recover from the bruises.

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Dentures have come a Long way!

May 19th, 2011

When you imagine dentures, there must be a high percentage which shows that you think back to when you first saw your grandparent’s false teeth which were put in a container of liquid late at night. Or maybe you saw them sitting on a window sill just before they were about to be cleaned? Admittedly not a pretty sight, dentures have improved dramatically since those times with impressive speed.

There are currently multiple types of dentures, largely attributed to the fact that they consist of a variety of materials which are designed to last the duration of the patients’ life and not just a few years.

Partial acrylic is one material which is becoming increasingly popular. Ideal for individuals who have missing one or two teeth, the denture is designed to each patient so there is no chance of them falling out.

Full acrylic dentures are another type of denture treatment which it too is finding popularity. Comparable to partial acrylic dentures, the main difference here is that full acrylic dentures are designed to replace larger areas of teeth with even whole sections reinstated.

Also popular are dentures composed of chrome cobalt. These consist of metal which allows for them to have a guarantee of lasting longer than the type of dentures composed of acrylic. However, if you require additional teeth for your dentures after you have had them fitted in your mouth then this denture does not allow for this.

One other denture which has seen its popularity soar is implant retained dentures. These dentures are attached to the jawbone through the use of implants. There is no need for these dentures to be taken out and cleaned for they can be looked after in the same way your natural teeth are.

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Dental implants placed by dentists in the know!

May 9th, 2011

Dental implants have fast become a revelation of modern dentistry. In the past, if you lost a tooth or had a tooth extracted, you either lived with a gap or had a bridge or dentures fitted; however, now, with dental implants, you can replace your missing tooth with a completely natural looking new tooth, which works in exactly the same way as an original tooth.

Dental implants are the most effective long-term treatment for missing or damaged teeth; the implant is a fine titanium rod, which is fitted into a pre-drilled socket in the jaw bone. Once the implant is settled into the jaw, a new crown is fitted to the implant and the new smile is complete.

Dental implants have a range of benefits; they look completely natural, they function as effectively as natural teeth and they reduce bone loss. The implant is made of titanium, meaning that it settles into the bone tissue without having any adverse effects on the healthy surrounding tissue.

As well as being attached to crowns, dental implants can also be used ti support dental bridges and dentures. Many people think of bulky false teeth when they hear the words dentures, but dentures have come a long way and they are now much lighter, more comfortable and more realistic looking. Dentures that are anchored by dental implants improve function and prevent pain and discomfort caused by ill-fitting dentures; you can also rest assured that your dentures will never come loose and you can continue to eat whatever you want.

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Dental implants are expensive, but they are a long-term solution to missing teeth and they can make a huge difference; gaps in the teeth can create problems with speech and may affect your ability to eat and many people with missing teeth also feel self-conscious about the appearance of their teeth when they smile.

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London City dentists effectively solve tooth loss with dentures

December 27th, 2010

Dentures from London City dentists are practical solution to tooth loss

If you have suffered from an accident which caused you to lose your teeth or you have been affected by prolonged dental decay that meant your teeth fell out, it is vital that you replace your teeth.  There are a number of reasons for this.  Having a full set of teeth makes eating so much easier because your teeth are ideal implements for chewing food so that it can be digested properly.  Having no teeth can spoil your appearance and lead to a loss of confidence, especially if your cheeks begin to sag, making you look older than you are.

One practical option in this case is to get your dentist to fit a set of dentures.  Modern dentures can be extremely realistic looking and hard wearing.  They can be removed in order to clean them and are generally far more comfortable than they used to be.  Dentures are able to be held in place by the natural suction of your gums or by using a fixing agent.

Some people now prefer the more permanent solution of having replacement teeth fixed in place with dental implants but dentures allow you to change your mind in the future.  It is possible that dentures can slip while you are eating, drinking or talking and this can be embarrassing but techniques are improving all the time.  Innovations like friction-free dentures, for example, are changing the way that people think about dentures.

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Restore your confidence and your ability to eat food with ease by asking your London City dentist about dentures today.

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London City dentists effectively secure dentures with mini implants

November 19th, 2010

Secure your dentures with mini implants from London City dentists

You can lose a tooth for a number of reasons, whether through an accident or as result of poor oral hygiene which has led to decay.  Whatever the reason it is vital that you have it replaced.  An incomplete set of teeth will only make eating and drinking more difficult and your teeth might start to shift into the gaps left behind by your vacant tooth.

Partial dentures are an option but for a permanent solution, you might consider having dentures secured in your mouth using mini implants.  These implants act as the root part of your missing tooth and comprise a predrilled socket into which a pontic (false tooth) can be secured.  Mini implants are extremely stable because they are placed tight with the jaw bone so that they will eventually osseointegrate or fuse together.

An x-ray or CT scan will be necessary to assess the area properly and then, under local anaesthetic, your dentist will make a small incision in your jaw.  This is where the mini implant will be placed before the jaw is stitched back up.  While your mouth is healing you will wear a temporary replacement tooth.  Once your dentist is satisfied that the area is healed and the mini implant is stable, your permanent replacement tooth will be attached to the implant.

Mini implants truly represent a long term solution to tooth loss.  The replacement teeth attached to the implants can be treated just like normal teeth and cleaned easily so you needn’t worry when you are eating.

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If you have suffered from tooth loss and are thinking about the necessary process of replacing your teeth, ask your London City dentist about mini implants.

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London City dentists replace lost teeth with dentures

November 1st, 2010

Dentures from London City dentists effectively replace missing teeth

Missing teeth can make activities that you take for granted much more difficult.  Eating, drinking and even talking can be interfered with if you do not have a complete set of teeth.  What’s more, you might find that having an incomplete set of teeth or even no teeth at all can dash your confidence and leave you embarrassed about smiling and talking.  You ought to get missing teeth replaced as soon as possible or your cheeks might sag make you look older than you are.

You can lose a tooth or teeth because of an accident, perhaps while playing a dangerous sport, or as a result of decay or gum disease.  Dentures are removable replacements for your lost teeth and modern varieties are increasingly comfortable.  Usually they will come as a complete set but partial dentures are available if you have lost a few teeth and need to ensure that your remaining teeth don’t shift into the gaps left behind.

Generally dentures are made from acrylic resins but come in a variety of materials, such as the Valplast cosmetic dentures which give greater flexibility.  Patients are increasingly opting for permanent replacements to missing teeth by using dental implants.  Dentures might be preferable though if you wish to be able to remove them.

That they are removable though means that dentures can slip while you are eating or talking and they must be adequately cleaned.  They can be held in place either using a fixing agent or by the natural suction that your gums possess.

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If you take good care of your dentures they can last many years but will probably need replacing eventually as wear and tear takes its toll.  Talk to your London City dentist for more information about the solutions to tooth loss offered by dentures.

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