Dentures are removable, artificial teeth that contain the fragments of the human upper and lower jaw. They are commonly referred to as brackets, dentures, or collars.
When a person has cosmetic issues with their mouth, such as a missing tooth or several@#@, they may need new dental implants placed. With new implants placed, new brackets and/or dentures may be required.
However, not everyone has implants and/or new implants can be done replaceably. This is where denture repair techniques come in.
Denture repair techniques include using gold or silver foil, adhesive glue, and wire or string to replace damaged or missing materials. These can help save the person from having to have more extensive repairs done at another time.
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Hold your denture up to a bright light
When your denture is too dark, hold a light underneath it for about one to two minutes to create a temporary reflector. This causes the denture to warm and expand, causing it to stick to the mirror.
After this time has passed, you must remove the denture or cut out some of the material to allow for gas exchange. Once this has happened, you can continue fixing the denture!
Some people find that using an electrical cord works well as a temporary reflector. You can then remove the metal connector at this stage if you wish to repair it.
Find the dents and rub them out
Once your denture is cleaned, its next step is finding the dents. These are the spaces in the denture where the brackets attach.
These dents can be filled, or even removed! This is particularly useful if you have a larger or more difficult to replace mouthpiece.
Some Dentures are worse after certain foods or circumstances may cause them damage, such as chewing on an alcohol-based mouthwash after washing with soap. Others may simply wear down over time, unless they are replaced.
If you find your Denture has a dent that is deeper than another and it is wider than this one, then you need to find an alternative replacement. You can do this at home for free by finding some rebates or by calling a professional if there is not one available.
Use heat to soften the denture
Once your denture has heat applied to it, it will continue to soften and melt until it falls off! This is very effective so do not sell yourself short.
Once the denture has cooled, wrap some heating material around the base of the denture and place in a warm water bath. This will allow the denture to retain its shape while also rendering it less resistant to dislocation.
Put a small amount of oil on your hands to prevent heat from escaping while you work with the denture. Once you have achieved your desired thickness, wrap some cling film around the wet Denture and place in a cool dry place to dry.
Now that they are ready for you, go ahead and try them out! You can take them out if you want to or they get removed when sleeping or eating.
Use ice to shrink the denture
After your husband or son puts the denture in, put an icepack on his or her hand and place it on the denture. This relieves some of the heat generated by the person wearing it.
Hold the ice as long as possible to reduce heat absorption. Once that happens, change the ice every thirty minutes to keep it cool.
After a week of doing this, your denture will look much better than before!
Use tongs to remove the denture from your mouth after treatment. If you feel safe doing this yourself, do it! Another physician can help you if you can not do this alone.
After treating all your teeth with dentures, move on to fixing any cavities around them.
Use oil to remove stuck particles
When teeth are grinding or otherwise creating friction against the denture, it creates a vacuum-like effect that pulls down and holds together. This is why your dentist can only fix one area at a time.
To prevent this, you must use oil to remove any trapped particles. There are many ways to do this. You can use water-based gel, powder, or liquid soap on the denture. You can also put petroleum jelly on the areas that need it.
But our favorite way is using alcohol. Putting oil and removing trapped particles in your mouth does not work for people with very dry mouths, so we teach them how to do it differently.
Wash regularly with warm water
washing your dentures can help keep them looking new and flowing. To prevent dryness of the skin, we recommend using a gentle washing product such as Kirkland’s Simply clean or Neutrogena Papaya Papaya wash.
To keep the shape of the denture, we recommend using either a toothpaste or facial cleanser that is rich in oil to reduce water resistance. An example of this is toothpaste produced by Colgate-Palmolive or Ardell’s Easy Care Tooth & Gum Products.
To prevent cracks and chips in the denture, we recommend using a conditioner to cover up any dryness or damages. An example of this is Ardell’s Denture Crunching Cream. Lastly, we suggest wearing a sturdy pair of socks to prevent heat loss.
Do not store in salty foods or liquids
After your denture is adjusted to your mouth, the next step is to preserve it. Salt can break down tissue in the mouth, making it difficult or impossible to remove it later.
Storing your denture in water and avoiding sunlight will help prevent dryness and breakdown.
Frequently washing your denture can also prevent tears and help keep it clean.
Do not attempt this yourself unless you have some experience with altering dentures. It can be expensive or difficult to do by yourself if you have no experience in doing this on your own.
Using a dental tool holder will help you keep your tool organized and safe. These are sold at jewelry stores and cosmetic stores that sell tools.
Dry properly before storage
When preparing your dentures for storage, make sure to dry them properly. This includes removing any moisture from the patient using a toothbrush to remove some of the leftover liquid, cleaning the old liquid out of the denture, and then placing them in a sealed container and letting them sit for at least six months before use.
This ensures that it is fully dried out, that there are no moist spots, and that it remains secure when wearing. It can also save you time in the future when you need to change sizes or need to repair some worn-down areas.
Dry aging your dentures can take months or even years! Luckily, there are ways to fix them quickly at home! Read on to learn more.