People often lose teeth due to malnutrition, poor oral habits or any trauma which creates gap on the jaw. Dentures can successfully fill up the gap enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your smile. They are best described as removable appliances use to replace missing teeth. They are custom made to fit your mouth precisely.

Procedure Involved In Getting New Denture

From the time you visit your dentist's chamber to find out whether you require dentures to the delivery and fittings of the new dentures, may take anywhere between one to six weeks. During this period you will need to make several visits to the dentist's chamber for proper measurement and precise fitting of the appliance. If any other dental procedures such as fillings, extraction of teeth or cleaning of gum are required, they are done beforehand. It is vital to have a healthy oral condition before commencing the denture procedure. Following is the procedure that you can expect once you decide to get dentures:

Taking Measurements

At first the dentist will take impressions of your teeth and gums using a putty-like impression material. He will also assess the condition of your mouth, including how your lower and upper jaws relate to one another, measuring the space between the jaws.

Making Of Initial Cast

The measurement and impression that your dental expert takes will be used to create new set of teeth in wax in the laboratory by an experienced technician. When preparation of initial denture is completed, you will need to visit your dentist to determine if the fit, shape and color of the product are proper for you. It is also important to find out whether you are comfortable with the appliance. If you find that the fitting is not proper, your dentist will make required changes.

Creating The Final Denture

When you are completely satisfied with the feel, look and fit of the appliance, your dentist will send it again to the technician to create the final denture. This is done usually after several appointments, since more than one trial dentures are made and tested to achieve the desired look and fit.

Regular Checkups Are Required

Once the patient starts wearing the new denture small adjustments are often required if any problem develops. Initially the patient may feel little uncomfortable. As you start wearing the appliance, during the first few weeks the muscles and tissues in your mouth will take certain time to adjust to the appliance. During this period you may feel some irritation or soreness in your gum. However, these conditions do not persist once you get adjust to wearing the item. In case the discomfort persists or any other symptoms develop talk to your dentist immediately.

Benefits

-- It makes eating and chewing easier.
-- It allows you to speak clearly. So there is no problem in communicating with other, even though you have missing teeth.
-- It improves the look of your smile
-- Dentures also improve the contour of your face offering a more youthful appearance
-- It also reduces the risk of developing gum disease
-- Denture reduces the stress of your jaw
-- Protect the remaining teeth (if any)
-- Affordable way to replace missing teeth

To get the best feel and fit of dentures, get in touch with any local experienced dentist who can carry out the task efficiently.