Tuesday, 11 November 2014

Questions Asked by the Patients to a Dentist About Upper and Lower Dentures!

Summary:
In this article, you will come across various questions asked by the patients on upper dentures and lower dentures to a dentist. Relevant answers are given for the same by the experts.


Many people have no idea about the denture implants and using them in a proper way. An expert dentist always suggests that you must go for a regular check-up after implanting the dentures. Especially, when it comes to upper dentures, they should be given an extra attention as directed by your dentist. People might be well aware of the basics, but there are still some of the questions that come up in their minds that often create bad results for their dental health. Here are few of the questions which are frequently asked by the patients:

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is there any alternative for denture?
The first and foremost question asked by majority of the patients is that, is there any alternative for the denture? Yes, there is an alternative for it. Dental implant and bridge is often considered to replace a denture. But the fact that they are too costly, so most of them prefer to have a denture. Though the implant and bridge can give you a flexibility, but may not last long. Before taking any step further, you must consult a dentist.

Will they be loose?
Many people always have complaints about their loose dentures. But you should not worry about that, the loosening problem of the denture will soon be resolved as the time passes. The parts of the gums and mouth take time to fit the denture in the right place. This might take a few weeks, but once they are fixed properly, they will have longer durability.

What about chewing food?
After a denture is fixed, the people often have confusions about what to eat and what not to eat. A dentist says that, the patient must cut the food into small pieces and then take them to lessen the chewing process. Excess of chewing will cause damage your upper  and lower dentures.

Should I wear dentures all the time?
At the start when a denture is fixed in your mouth, it must be worn and taken out as suggested by your dentist. Most of them might suggest you to wear them until it fits in your mouth comfortably. But after a few weeks when you feel that they are fitting in the right way, you must consult a dentist to ask whether you should remove the denture at the night or not.

The above-mentioned are some of the frequently asked questions by the patients on denture fitting and its maintenance. If you have any questions, ask them here.

Author's Bio:
The author is a dentist and has faced such questions many times. He also explains about the total procedure of fixing the upper dentures.

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