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Made-for-you, Natural-looking Complete Dentures in Cochrane
It takes years of experience and an eye for detail to design natural-looking dentures that elevate both function and appearance of the wearer. At Cochrane Denture Centre, we provide complete dentures when all of your teeth have been removed, and the gums have healed. We use an acrylic base to create a flesh-coloured mould that holds onto the gums firmly and keeps the dentures in place.
The denture set for the upper jaw covers the roof of the mouth. The denture set of the lower jaw is shaped like a horseshoe to allow for tongue movement. Being a removable solution, you’ll be able to properly clean your dentures and ensure optimal oral hygiene.
Helpful Tips for Using Complete Dentures
Adjusting to new dentures is all about patience and practice. Here is what you can do to ensure a comfortable eating experience while wearing dentures:
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Be mindful of chewing your food on both sides of the mouth. This means that the pressure of chewing is distributed evenly in your mouth, which will keep your dentures more stable while eating.
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Don’t hurriedly swallow your food and risk choking on large food crumbs. Be slow and precise when chewing so that you can easily swallow.
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Be careful to take smaller bites to ensure proper chewing. Chop fruits and vegetables into smaller, thinner pieces.
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Take some kind of beverage with your meals, especially with wholegrain bread and cereals that can stick to your teeth. Having such foods with water facilitates easier chewing and swallowing.
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Avoid sticky and gummy foods. These foods can stick to your lower and upper molars. As a result, it can cause damage to your dentures or dislodge them in your mouth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to your curious doubts!
What Is the Life Expectancy of Dentures?
On average, dentures continue to function for 10-12 years, depending on a patient’s oral health. It’s incorrect to assume any dentures can last a lifetime. However, you can extend their lifespan with proper routine maintenance. Also, you would have to get your dentures evaluated and adjusted regularly by a denturist. Once your dentures are worn out or damaged beyond repair, a replacement is inevitable.
What Does Getting a Denture Mean? What Is the Process?
Dentures are recommended when a significant number of teeth on both the lower and upper arch no longer function as they should. Many reasons can cause the loss of natural teeth, such as an accident, old age, or injury. Getting dentures can involve extracting natural teeth that have been identified as incompetent during an oral examination. The denturist discusses your needs and expectations and suggests a suitable option to provide a favourable and beneficial outcome.
How Do I Determine the Quality of My Dentures?
A DIY quality assessment may be challenging, and the best option is to ask your denturist about the materials and technology used in denture fabrication. Having confidence in your dentures is important, as poor-quality materials are responsible for your dentures’ permanent wear and fracture.