Many people assume they shouldn’t visit the dentist anymore with full dentures. After all, you might wonder what the point is if you don’t have your natural teeth. However, this can be trouble for your oral health! Dental checkups and cleanings are a great way to ensure your smile is in great shape, whether you have this restoration or not. Here are three reasons why your preventive care is still important.
Checkups Are More Than Teeth
Dentists are sometimes called “teeth doctors,” but they are more than that. While they do look at these structures, there are so many other parts of your oral anatomy. Your gums, tongue, and salivary glands are just a few that they ensure are worry-free. If there’s an issue, your provider can catch it before it causes a big headache.
While cavities are a thing of the past, bacteria in your mouth can infect the soft tissues. When this happens, they become noticeably red and inflamed, which can make your full smile with dentures uncomfortable.
Keep Your Dentures in Great Shape
This restoration is made from durable, high-quality materials, but they deserve love and care as well. They can become chipped or cracked from accidental drops or hard foods. If there’s damage, then that can be trouble, as a sharp edge can injure your inner cheek or lip. Fixing them up means you can continue getting good use out of your grin.
Plaque can still build up on your dentures, so they will need to be cleaned off, especially if they harden. Your toothbrush can’t remove tartar, but your dentist has effective tools to polish them without harming them. In several cases, this can make your grin look as good as new!
Get Your Dentures Relined
Over time, your jawbone will become weaker and shrink. This is a natural process due to tooth loss. Without the roots of your teeth, your jaw won’t get the stimulation it needs to stay strong. Your dentures won’t fit as they used to when this happens. The only way you can get back a snug fit is with your dentist relining them. That way, you keep your full smile comfortable and avoid slippage that can happen.
While you may think dental checkups are a thing of the past, they are still important for you as a denture wearer. By keeping up with them, you can ensure your full smile stays in great shape for longer.
About the Practice
Are you due for your next semi-annual visit? Our team at Painesville Dental Group is dedicated to helping patients protect their oral health, whether they have dentures or not. Our compassionate dentists will ensure they are going strong, so you can feel confident while you show off your grin. If you need your next checkup and cleaning, schedule an appointment or call our office at 440-354-2183.