Did You Know
Did you know that your
dentures need to be replaced at least every 3 years?
This should be no surprise! Would
you expect clothes, that you wore all day, everyday,
to last 20 years? Even if they do, there would definitely
be considerable wear and tear. Certainly, they
would not fit in the same way they once did. You
should expect no less from your dentures!
- The gums and ridges of your mouth change over time while dentures
do not.
- A denture cannot do its job properly for more than 3 years.
- Wearing the same dentures for more than 3 years can cause
changes
in your mouth that are often irreversible. For instance,
a bad fitting denture can cause the ridges to shrink faster. Therefore,
the denture becomes loose. In that case, it then becomes that
more difficult to fit future dentures.
Did you know that partial
denture wearers may have an increased risk for heart disease?
- The American Heart Association says that bacteria may affect
the heart and contribute to heart disease. People with periodontal
disease, a bacterial infection, may be more at risk for heart
disease.
- Partial denture wearers should have their teeth cleaned regularly,
as bacteria and calculus accumulate wherever a denture contacts
a tooth.
- Partial dentures should be removed at night to prevent the
build up of bacteria and calculus. This is similar to the calculus
that can clog your arteries and lead to heart attack.
- Medications prescribed for heart disease can increase the incidence
of bleeding gums. This can increase the likelihood of gum
infection that can be prevented by a dentist. These drugs
may alter or decrease your taste perception.
- Overgrowth or enlargement, of gum tissue may occur when taking
certain medications for high blood pressure or chest pain. This
gum inflamation may cause your dentures to fit improperly.
- Many of the agents used to treat high blood pressure are also
frequently associated with decreased salivation and dry mouth.
- Dry mouth leaves the mouth without enough saliva to wash away
food and neutralize plaque, leaving you far more susceptible to
tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease.
- Dry mouth can also weaken the retention of dentures.
- Heart disease medications can cause edema or fluid retention
that will cause a swelling of the body's tissues. Denture
fit can fluctuate noticeably because this swelling will affect
your gum tissue.
- It is critical for your general health that your denture doctor
be informed of all medications you are taking prior to your treatment.
- All denture wearers should be especially attentive to their
diets. Research consistently shows the link between unhealthy
eating habits and an increased risk for heart disease and stroke.
- Regular checkups can help to ensure that you will be able to
eat a wide variety of wholesome, heart-smart foods.
- We ask all our patients to complete a detailed medical
history chart. It is important to advise us of
any medical conditions and/or medications, including
heart disease. In doing so,
you will help to ensure that you will receive the best and most
complete denture care.
DID YOU KNOW ......diabetes,if
untreated ,can have severe consequences for your dental health?
Diabetic patients require more
dental care to avoid further health problems.Diabetics’ high
glucose levels create a feast for oral bacteria. Therefore
thorough periodontal care and patient education in proper hygiene
is crucial. Click
here to learn more.
Did
you know that denture wearers should be screened annually for Oral
Cancer?
Ill fitting dentures
can increase the possibility of oral cancer and you
should see a dentist at least once a year for screening? Go to our page on oral cancer screening to learn more.
