Storage, cleaning and care of removable dentures at home, features of professional cleaning and dental advice

Dental prosthetics - a kind of work in dentistry, which is aimed at eliminating various violations of the dentition and restoring the aesthetic appearance of the oral cavity.It does not matter which type of prosthesis was used, the main important rule for effective and long-term operation is timely, thorough and proper hygiene.

Correct and timely hygiene of the oral cavity includes not only the care of your teeth, but also your gums, and also your tongue.If you have to wear artificial limbs, they need to pay attention too, otherwise problems can arise( from an unpleasant smell to infection of the oral cavity).Despite the survivability of modern materials used, the prosthesis itself is a fragile product, which must be handled carefully and accurately, without forgetting 's thorough cleansing of .It is quite simple, now a lot of money is being sold, for courtship of the oral cavity and prostheses, the patient needs only to adjust his "own" care system.On this issue, you will consult a dentist.

Why is it necessary to care for dentures?

Prostheses for teeth come in several types, which, as a rule, differ in type, material, etc.The main thing is that any artificial products create conditions in the oral cavity for the development and reproduction of microorganisms.This is due to the fact that forms "pockets" of between the artificial tooth and gum.In the formed space, food particles, dead epidemic cells, products formed by the microbes themselves begin to accumulate.If the denture is not cleansed in time, there are bad consequences:

• Halitosis( bad odor).It arises because of the bacterial activity that secrete toxins.
• Inflammation of the gum area.Begins inflammation of - gingivitis, which passes into periodontitis.
• The appearance of unwanted caries.On the surface of the teeth, plaque is formed and accumulated, which leads to the formation of holes.
• The appearance of sores on the oral mucosa.This is due to the fact that in the mouth on the mucous membrane due to wearing the prosthesis the mucosa undergoes a load, the "habituation" to the prosthesis occurs about a month.If you do not comply with hygiene, the inflammatory process( stomatitis) will begin.
• Appearance of gustatory discomfort( due to irritation of receptors by bacteria).
• Tarnishing of the color of the prosthesis.Tobacco and food colorings accumulate on microbial plaques.The prosthesis loses color and shine, while it does not look aesthetically pleasing.

Based on the information listed above, it is important to know that even if only one or two teeth have been replaced, still needs denture care.You can not limit yourself to just cleaning your toothpaste and brush.

How to care for dentures?

To removable type prostheses include acrylic( plastic) or nylon models, as well as clasp, lamellar and imediate designs that are used for removable or partially removable dental prosthetics.

Care of removable dentures has features.The main rule when leaving is mechanical thorough cleaning of .The easiest way is to rinse with boiled water after eating.It is recommended to use water after boiling, as this action prevents the development and entry of harmful bacteria.

The convenience of removable dental structures is their ease in daily care.They are easily removed from the oral cavity, therefore, when performing thorough cleaning, the does not cause problems.However, many patients consider it erroneous that "once the orthopedic design is an artificial tooth, then you can not strain with constant cleaning", and this is not the case at all, you need to look after.

There are many ways to clean the structure of a removable type, while the effect of cleaning will depend directly on the application of all methods in the complex.Such as:

• Flushing with boiled water .The most widely available and very simple method is to get rid of the small remnants of food on the dental product.As described earlier, it is better to use water after pre-boiling.However, just rinsing is not enough to establish the ideal cleanliness of the removable structure.
• Using spec.Solutions .The method involves washing the orthopedic product in an antiseptic liquid for a while.You can buy already prepared tablets, which are dissolved in water, or solution.One tablet is 0.5 cup of boiled water.In this solution, the prosthesis should be held for 15 minutes, then rinsed with ordinary standing water.The procedure should be done once a day every day.Dentists prefer this method, since the disinfectant liquid destroys the bacteria, and also dissolves the residue of the cream or glue, if the patient uses them to fix the product in the oral cavity.The composition of these agents includes oxidizing substances that cause the formation of microbubbles, flavors, colorants.Interestingly, new developed preparations of this type contain an additional silicone polymer, which plays the role of an obstacle to microorganisms and bacteria.They simply do not have the opportunity to attach themselves to the orthopedic structure.This effect is not washed away by secreted saliva, but very slowly with time is erased by food.
• Cleaning of toothpaste and brush .With the help of mechanical action, it is possible to clean accumulated plaque, and special.Paste will help protect the oral cavity from microorganisms( thanks to fluoride compounds).A brush is necessary to buy a special one, which has two types of bristles on the head.One part has a stiff bristle for cleaning the outside of the product, in the form of a zigzag, and the second part has a soft bristle to clean the inside of the product and has a convex shape.It is necessary to apply a paste on the construction and foaming it with circular motions of the brush for about 15 minutes, then intensively clean the prosthesis within a minute.Then rinse the structure and rinse the brush in the water.It must be done at least twice a day, ideally - every time after a meal.Tip: Clean the denture by placing a terry towel underneath it so that it does not break in the event of a fall.
• Cleaning from professionals .No matter how carefully the patient cleanses the orthopedic product, it is necessary to give the construction to the dentist once every six months for professional cleaning.Cleaning will remove the hard mineralized deposits that are not removed by an ordinary toothbrush.The dentist applies to the special.Brush an abrasive paste, with which the polished prosthesis, which becomes like a new one.

How to store removable dentures?

It is very widely known that the prosthesis should be stored at night in a glass of water.This is because earlier the products were made of rubber, and it quickly dried up and cracked in the air.Such products really had to be immersed in water during sleep.Now with modern technology, orthopedic prostheses are made of special plastics( acrylic, nylon).These materials do not crack and do not require dipping into the water at night.

Another important procedure in the care of products is the regular and thorough inspection of the .You need to examine the prosthesis in the morning for abrasions, jags, bumps.The slightest breakdown will significantly complicate your life - this is the swelling of the gums due to mucosal trauma, the looseness of the prosthesis due to poor fixation, the accumulation of microorganisms at the site of injury.

Non-removable prosthesis care

Non-removable orthopedic structures include prostheses that are not removed on their own and can not be cleaned by .

Non-removable orthopedic structures include:

• Crowns, artificial dental implants;
• Adhesive bridge;
• Prostheses are bridged;
• Veneers.

Methods for cleaning non-removable dentures:

• Use of paste and brush .Clean non-removable structures should be the same as ordinary teeth.The movements of the brush should have a sweeping appearance.The direction should be from the gum to the very edge of the tooth( on the contrary, categorically impossible, since microorganisms will be "pounded" under the gum area).Especially carefully it is necessary to clean the place where the prosthetic part comes into contact with the gum, in this place the plaque accumulates.
• Irrigation with irrigation .If there are veneers or crowns in the oral cavity, doctors recommend using an irrigator.This is an alternative to a thread for cleaning teeth, which can not be used in the presence of orthopedic structures( due to the fact that the dental floss can damage the prosthesis, besides it can not remove the deposit in the interdental spaces).A stream of water from the irrigator ishes away the remains of food and plaque from places where access to conventional means is difficult, and will not harm the prosthesis.He also has one positive property - it stimulates blood flow in the gums, which is also an additional necessary prevention of periodontitis.
• Rinse with disinfectant antiseptic .Solutions containing antiseptics are very useful for rinsing patients who wear non-removable dentures in their mouths.Rinse the spices.Solutions allows you to kill germs and disinfect the surface of the prosthesis itself.
• Professional cleaning .Just as with the use of removable dentures, a patient with permanent orthopedic constructions should perform professional cleaning once a year.