When patients get older it becomes more and more difficult to treat their teeth. Once several decades of damage, or possibly decay, have taken their toll it’s hard to restore teeth or repair the damage. If an older patient’s teeth become too damaged, or the gum’s are no longer able to support teeth, the patient will need to get dentures. Some older patients might not be willing to let their teeth go, but it’s a necessary course of action. In order to promote healthy eating habits the patient will need a healthy set of teeth. It’s pretty easy to set up an appointment for getting dentures in Wichita KS. The patient may be required to visit more than once, and in most cases several visits are necessary.
There are several steps in getting dentures. The patient will need to have their old, damaged, or decayed teeth removed. Once those damaged teeth are removed they will need a period of time to let their gum’s heal, or they can be fitted for temporary dentures. The problem with immediate dentures is that the gum’s and other tissue in the mouth might change slightly during the healing process, and would require that the dentures be refitted, possibly several times. It’s less expensive, and much more comfortable, to allow the gum’s to heal before being fitted for permanent Dentures in Wichita, KS. Permanent dentures are better fitted and allow a much more comfortable experience for the patient, they will be able to eat more comfortably with properly fitted dentures.
It might be difficult for elderly patients to adjust to eating with dentures, but in most cases it takes only a few weeks to get used to. It’s important to find a quality denture adhesive to keep them in place/ Most importantly the dentures must be cleaned every day, it’s recommended that they be cleaned after every meal. Some dentures may still need to be adjust over time, and eventually will need to be replaced. Talking to the dentist who provided the dentures will provide the best detail on how to care for the dentures and assure that they last as long as possible.
