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Michael Girskis DDS MS
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Dentures:
Commonly Asked Questions Of Dr. Riedy and Dr. Girskis
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"Dr. Riedy and Dr. Girskis, 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 prosthodontist for regular fit
adjustments to relieve any sore areas. |
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"Do dentures need to be replaced?" |
| At Michigan Prosthodontics 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. |
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"Are you able to eat with dentures, Dr. Riedy and Dr. Girskis?" |
| 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. |
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"Dr. Riedy and Dr. Girskis, 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 Michigan Prosthodontics to evaluate your personal situation. |
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"If I wear dentures, are dental adhesives necessary?" |
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Today's dentures have been significantly improved through advances in both dental and
materials technologies. As a result, Livonia 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 Michigan Prosthodontics we feel a loose dentures is a sign that it doesn't fit your mouth correctly. When first getting used to Livonia 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 Livonia dentures, the better you will be able to control their movements in these situations. If your mouth has insufficient bone structure, Livonia dentures will be more difficult to retain. Livonia dental implants may be advisable. These are placed in the bone and retain the dentures with small, precision attachments. For more information about how we at Michigan Prosthodontics can help you with dentures, call us at (877) 654-1226, we will be happy to talk with you. You can also visit www.1st-dentures.com for more information pertaining to prosthodontics and dentures. |
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