Dentures are a life-changing solution for those who have lost their natural teeth. They offer functional and aesthetic benefits. However, proper denture care is essential to enjoy these benefits fully. In this guide, we’ll cover crucial tips for keeping your dentures clean, maintaining them with regular dental visits, and knowing when to repair or reline them.
Like natural teeth, dentures require daily cleaning to prevent plaque buildup, bad breath, and potential infections. Here’s how to keep your dentures clean and fresh:
Even if you wear complete dentures, regular dental visits are crucial. Your dentist will check the fit of your dentures, examine your oral tissues for signs of irritation or infection, and perform oral cancer screenings. These visits are vital to ensuring your dentures remain comfortable and effective.
During these visits, your dentist may also:
Dentures are durable but not indestructible. Knowing when to repair or reline them can save you from discomfort and extend the life of your dentures.
To keep your dentures in top shape, avoid these common mistakes:
Proper denture care is vital to maintaining a healthy, confident smile. By following a daily cleaning routine, scheduling regular dental visits, and knowing when to repair or reline your dentures, you can enjoy the benefits of your dentures for years to come.
At Shine Dental, our on-site dental lab can repair, reline, and make new dentures the same day. Ask Shine Dental to see how to stabilize your denture with dental implants. If you have any questions about denture care or need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us today at (516)348-8500 or schedule an appointment here. We’re here to help you smile with confidence!
*Always consult with your Dentist: You should always seek the advice of your dentist to make sure which options are best for you. Dental conditions vary widely among individuals. Not all dental problems are visible or easily detectable. Professional cleanings are essential no matter how diligent your oral hygiene routine is. Regular dental check-ups allow for the early detection of potential issues. Dentists are trained to provide expert advice on oral hygiene and other factors that impact your dental health. Online information may need more depth and accuracy to address your specific needs.
Board certified periodontist Dr. Vikas Mittle discusses how to treat periodontal disease to regain the health of your teeth and gums with home maintenance (brushing and flossing) as well as more aggressive treatments such as scaling and root planing (deep cleaning).
Patients often ask whether dental implants are covered by insurance. The answer is that it depends.
Many companies that provide dental insurance maintain that dental implants are a cosmetic dental procedure and not “necessary” and, therefore, not covered. However, there are a few insurance providers that do cover implants to some extent. It just depends on your insurance carrier.
Another question we get asked frequently is whether a patient planning on having implants placed can switch from an insurance provider that does not cover implants to one that does.
Dr. Eric Weinstein of Shine Dental Associates in Syosset, NY is one of Nassau County, Long Island’s most versatile cosmetic dentistry offices. Located at 400 Jericho Turnpike in Syosset (next to Starbucks) Shine dental offers various teeth whitening options, such as:
If you have loose teeth, if your gums bleed…this may be a serious problem because you may have periodontal disease, or bone loss around your teeth.
Bone is what stabilizes your teeth together and if your gums bleed you may have inflammation and bone destruction.
This is a very serious problem that can not only effect your teeth and possibly lead to complete loss of your teeth, but it can also have negative consequences for your overall health because there is a strong relationship between periodontal disease and heart disease, diabetes, kidney problems, and more, as Board Certified Periodontist, Dr. Vikas Mittle explains in this video…
