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Removable Partial Dentures

Minneapolis Removable Partial Dentures
If you are missing teeth, removable partial dentures may be for you, especially if there are not enough remaining teeth or implants to use as anchors for a bridge. Partial dentures help you chew food properly, and support your lips and cheeks to help improve your speech and prevent your face from sagging. Partial dentures also help maintaining the health of your other teeth.

Removable partial dentures usually have replacement teeth attached to gum-colored bases connected by a framework. They may attach to your natural teeth with metal clasps or precision attachments. Crowns on your natural teeth may improve the way a removable partial denture fits your mouth. A consultation will discover which type is right for you.

New dentures

It takes a little time to become accustomed to a new removable partial denture. It may feel awkward for the first few weeks, but eventually your mouth will become accustomed to it. It is important that the denture fits easily into place, and some adjustments may be necessary to ensure a correct fit.

Eating and speaking
Eating is more pleasant when your missing teeth are replaced. It is recommended that you avoid hard or sticky food and chewing gum while you adjust to the new denture. Some people may find that it takes a short time to return to speaking normally with a new denture.

Caring for your removable partial denture

Brush the denture every day to remove food deposits and plaque – rinsing alone is not enough. The toothbrush used, and the toothpaste, should be recommended for use with dentures, as a hard brush or unsuitable toothpaste can damage the material. Ask us for recommendations on how to care for your denture.

Adjustments and repairs

As your mouth shape changes naturally with age, the fit of your denture can change. Also, with normal wear and tear, the clasps that hold the denture in place can become loose. Ill-fitting or loose dentures can cause irritation or sores, and expert adjustment and repair is essential for keeping your denture and natural teeth in good shape.