Larry Bowden DMD
|
| 17720 Jean Way Suite 200 = Lake Oswego OR = 97035 = 503 675-7300 |
| Lake Oswego Dentist Aesthetic Dentistry of Lake Oswego TMJ Dentistry | ||||
|
|
|
|||
 |
Home | Appointments |
 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
| What we offer | Ask the dentist | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meet the dentist | Newsletter sign up | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Map & Hours | Professional referrals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
  |
Questions and answers about dentures
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
"Dr. Bowden and Dr. Osmunson, what do dentures feel like?" |
|
For a few weeks, new
dentures will feel awkward until you become
accustomed to them. They might feel loose until the cheek and tongue
muscles learn to hold them in position. It is not unusual to feel minor
irritation or soreness. The patient needs to see his or her dentist for
regular fit adjustments to relieve any sore areas. |
|
|
|
"Do dentures need to be replaced?" |
|
At Aesthetic Dentistry of Lake Oswego we find that dentures will need to be
relined, remade, or rebased due to normal wear over a period of time
and normal shrinkage of your gums and bones. |
|
|
|
"Are you able to eat with dentures, Dr. Bowden and Dr. Osmunson?" |
|
Eating with dentures will take a little practice. You should start
with soft foods that are cut into small pieces. As you become used to
chewing, you can return to your normal diet. |
|
|
|
"Dr. Bowden and Dr. Osmunson, are there foods you should avoid if you wear dentures?" |
|
There are only a few
eating restrictions for denture wearers. Avoid biting down directly on
crunchy or hard foods, like whole apples, hard pretzels, crusty bread,
or large sandwiches. They can break because of the angle where the
denture comes into contact with the hard surface. Biting is limited only by the stability of the dentures themselves. Insufficient bone structure (shrunken bone ridges covered by gum tissue), old or worn dentures, and a dry mouth decrease stability. Call us at Aesthetic Dentistry of Lake Oswego to evaluate your personal situation.
|
|
|
|
"If you wear dentures, are dental adhesives necessary?" |
|
Today's dentures have been significantly improved through advances in both dental and
materials technologies. As a result, dentures that fit properly
usually do not require adhesives to secure the dentures. When you are
just getting used to dentures, adhesives may be advised, but otherwise
should not be necessary. At Aesthetic Dentistry of Lake Oswego we feel a loose denture is a sign that it doesn't fit your mouth correctly. When first getting used to dentures, you may notice them slipping when you laugh, smile, or cough, which is caused by air getting under the base and moving it. The more you wear dentures, the better you will be able to control their movements in these situations. If your mouth has insufficient bone structure, dentures will be more difficult to retain. Dental implants may be advisable. These are placed in the bone and retain the denture with small, precision attachments. For more information about how we at Aesthetic Dentistry of Lake Oswego can help you with dentures, call us at 503 675-7300, we will be happy to talk with you. |
