Denture Repairs in Spring, TX
Denture Relines
This repair fixes the side of the denture that comes into contact with the soft tissues of the mouth, resurfacing that area to help it to fit more comfortably.
Denture Rebasing
The base of dentures is the pink acrylic part that blends in with the gums. If this part becomes worn, it can be remade, and the replacement teeth can be fixed onto it.
Adjustment
Poorly-fitting dentures can irritate the gums or mouth tissues as they rub against them. This can eventually cause a sore spot in the tissues. Making an adjustment to your dentures can relieve or help avoid this discomfort.
Tips to avoid damage to dentures
To extend the life of dentures, they should be handled with care. When cleaning them, it is recommended that you hold them over a folded towel or roomy bowl of water. This can minimize damage if they are dropped. Harsh cleansers and hard brushes should not be used to clean dentures; instead, they should be soaked nightly in either a special denture cleanser or a half-and-half solution of water and vinegar. Taking the dentures out at night to be soaked not only helps to keep them clean of bacteria, tartar, plaque, and stains but also gives your gums a break from a day of use.
If your dentures have become worn or you notice a change in the way they fit, contact Paul Graf DDS in Spring to have them repaired before the damage gets worse.