FAQs
One week to ten days
Definitely, as long as she is not left with compromised teeth that require removal and is not taking blood-thinning medications or has increased blood sugar levels.
Teeth can be removed following the proper protocol and under the guidance of the general physician after providing medical clearance. The patient might be required to stop blood-thinning medications for 3-5 days during the procedure.
A complete denture lasts for up to 5-10 years, and a partial denture set lasts for 10-15 years. However, if you ever feel like the denture is ill-fitting or you feel some discomfort, please don’t hesitate to bring it to your dentist’s notice and get it replaced.
Definitely not. Your mouth should be free of the denture every night. Remove it and store it in a container with water.
Yes, the denture and the teeth push the cheeks outwards and prevent them from sinking.
Failing to replace your teeth may end up in a disturbed bite and ruins the positioning of the rest of the teeth. People with multiple tooth loss may have decreased facial height, an inward sinking of the face, unclear speech, inability to chew food, affection food intake, and increased blood sugar levels.
While dentures are strong, they are not strong enough to cut down hard food items like raw vegetables, salads, nuts, chips, etc.
Yes, you can, and you should brush your dentures. However, don’t use toothpaste but use the denture cleaning solution your dentist would provide with your dentures.
