What are dentures?
Dentures are a removable prosthetic device for missing teeth. This can also cover the surrounding tissues and gums. There are two types of dentures; there are complete dentures and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when there are no teeth remaining and therefore, act as a replacement for all of your teeth. These dentures rest on the gums of the jawbone. Partial dentures are used when only some teeth are missing. These are attached to nearby remaining teeth and rest on the gums and the bone where the missing teeth would be.
Dentures can be a very cost-effective method with regard to the replacement of missing teeth. Although they are very durable, they are not as strong as ordinary teeth or even denture implants. If you bite on something hard like an almond nut or candy or drop them on a hard surface, this can cause damage to them. Regular wear and tear can also cause damage to dentures, and even have an impact on their alignment. If these problems are not properly resolved, this can cause irritation to your gums and could lead to the development of complications, including sores and infections. Therefore, if any problems do occur with your dentures, it is recommended to repair them. How do you go about this?
Denture repair kits
If the repairs are not carried out properly, this might end up causing more harm than good. Firstly, an incorrect repair job on a denture may cause damage to your gums, tongue or cheek lining which can lead to other complications. Secondly, you need to consider that you may cause further damage to the denture by trying to repair it yourself. The cost of restoring the denture due to a bungled repair job could end up being more costly than having it repaired in the first place. Worse still, you may need to replace the denture completely if the bungled repair job is a complete failure.
Denture repair done properly
As you can see, there are a number of pitfalls in trying to repair damaged dentures by yourself. If your dentures have become too uncomfortable to wear, or they are damaged, then it is highly recommended to consult with your dental prosthetist or a dental laboratory technician. Denture repairs can be a relatively quick process and shouldn’t be too expensive. This, of course, depends on the nature of the problem.
Usually, the dental prosthetist will first examine the dentures to determine the nature of the problem. He will then work out how the dentures should be adjusted or repaired. If dentures are newly fitted, then adjustments will need to be made until the fit is perfect. This is to ensure that your bite is normal because when your natural teeth are missing, your jawbone can shrink. This is why dentures need to be adjusted on a fairly regular basis. So if it is a simple realignment that is required, this is a relatively quick process. However, if there are missing pieces, such as a tooth, that need to be replaced, the dental prosthetist or laboratory technician may require the original shape to cast the mould. This can be done on the same day.
So if you find dental implants too expensive, then the use of conventional dentures is a cost effective solution. Although dentures are prone to damage, and they require realignment from time to time, they are still a very viable alternative to dental implants.
