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Dentures are the best solution if one of your natural teeth has a problem, such as a hole that is badly damaged or has become porous and can no longer be used. Although dentures are made very much like natural teeth, they can be damaged and need to be replaced. But, how long can the denture be used?
What are dentures made of?
Maybe for those of you who want to install dentures or even have them installed in your teeth, you still don't know where the artificial teeth are actually made from. These dentures are usually made of acrylic, nylon, or metal and of the many, these artificial teeth are divided into two, namely:
- Complete dentures, is an artificial tooth that replaces all the teeth in the mouth, without exception. Most of the time, people who use this type of tooth are people who have entered old age and don't have natural teeth anymore.
- Partial dentures, namely artificial teeth that only replace one or several natural teeth that are experiencing problems, whether they are hollow or porous. This type of denture will be equipped with an adhesive clip made of rubber or metal to clamp the natural teeth that clamp it.
How long can dentures be worn and last?
Generally, dentures can be worn without having to be replaced for a long time, even years. However, this depends on how you can maintain the cleanliness and health of your teeth and mouth. These artificial teeth will be the same as your other teeth, can be exposed to bacteria and plaque, so it is important to keep them clean so that they last long. Here are ways to keep artificial teeth clean:
- Dentures should be cleaned every time you eat to prevent bacteria from building up in them.
- Choose a toothbrush with a soft brush, so as not to damage the teeth and gums.
- Avoid using hot or warm water to rinse your mouth, because it can speed up tooth decay
- Choose a toothpaste with a low detergent content. Do not use abrasive dental cleaners, as this can erode the surface of the denture.
- Instead, avoid using tooth whitener because it will only make your dentures turn red.
- Soak and rinse the dentures in a special denture solution - which you get from the dentist - to remove food stains.
- Perform routine dental examinations.
Not only that, you also have to make adaptations when the dentures have been installed, such as choosing soft foods and eating them in small pieces, and chewing them slowly. In addition, you may experience thrush shortly after the denture is installed, because sometimes the position of the teeth is not yet right, causing friction with the mouth wall. If your canker sores do not go away, then it is better to see a doctor.
