Dentures are the prosthetic devices that replace missing teeth. They\’re supported in the mouth by the soft and hard tissues found in the oral cavity. Modern dentures are removable; however, you can also wear clasping or bonding teeth or dental implants that fit comfortably and snug inside the mouth.
The purpose of any set of dentures is to increase your self-confidence and help you feel your best. If you have missing teeth, you’ll know how devastating that can be. You may be ashamed of your toothless smile and hide from photos or keep your mouth closed. You may also find it uncomfortable or even painful to chew and digest food without teeth. Many people don’t fully understand the detriment that having missing teeth can cause on a person. When something affects your look and how others perceive you, it can negatively affect your self-esteem, and you deserve better than that.
We’re Koster Denture Clinic, a state-of-the-art Winnipeg dentures clinic aiming to improve patients’ lives with our expertise and oral health services. Over 50 years ago, the Koster family committed to giving Manitobans the most compassionate dental experience. We place patients\’ well-being and comfort at the very top of our priority list and aim to deliver customized experiences with every visit. And above all else, we promise to enhance your smile and physical appearance with our modern denture care.
Whether you already have dentures, are thinking about getting them, or know someone who has them, you probably have many questions. Many of our patients ask us how they can provide long-lasting care and maintenance to their new dentures or implants at home and how to avoid common oral health care mistakes when it comes to their new teeth. Some people forget that just because your new teeth are technically artificial doesn’t mean that they don’t require the same amount of tender loving care you\’d give to natural teeth.
When patients ask for tips on how to clean their new pearly whites, here’s what we like to tell them.
Why You Should Clean Your Dentures
Plaque and tartar (the sticky films that attach to your teeth after eating and drinking) build up on dentures the same way they do on natural teeth. If you don\’t clean your dentures daily, they\’ll start to deteriorate. Bacteria will also begin to grow and strengthen, causing your dentures to weaken and smell bad.
What’s the Most Effective Way to Maintain and Clean Dentures?
When caring for your dentures, it’s critical to develop a morning or nightly routine, much like you would do with natural teeth. If you don’t clean your dentures at least once a day (morning or night), you’re putting yourself at risk of developing bad breath, gum disease, and ruining your brand new set of teeth.
Daily cleanings are essential to your dentures\’ longevity, and it\’s a straightforward process.
Regular Brushing
When you speak with one of our dentures specialists at Koster Denture Clinic, you\’ll quickly realize that having artificial teeth isn\’t that much different from having natural teeth. After receiving your new set of dentures, you may have felt excited about never having to brush your teeth before bed again. However, we hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you\’re not done with that toothbrush just yet!
The only difference this time is that you can look forward to maintaining excellent denture health and keeping them for a long time to come.