False teeth as it is mostly referred to, dentures are something that we all associate with our grandparents and older set of people. Technically they are also called gnashers, dental prosthesis, stay plate etc.
Mainly there are 2 types of dentures, Partial and Complete Dentures. Partial Dentures are only for the teeth of our mouth that are missing whereas Complete Dentures provide the complete set of teeth.
Here a few interesting Facts on False Teeth & Dentures that might surprise you!
Do you know that Dentures originated in 700 BC?? In those times the teeth were made available from animals and even corpses. Now thank god that you are born in this Century. Later on it was replaced by porcelain. Nowadays Dentures consist of plastic and acrylic resins.
Overnight soaking can kill 99.9 percent of denture germs – As more and more options are available in the market, Denture wearers do not pay much attention to what they choose for their dentures, and therefore often end up buying the fastest or least expensive one. But that may not be right, by encouraging the use of an overnight soak such as Polident, dental hygienists can empower patients to kill up to 99.9 percent of the bacteria that colonizes on their prostheses. This level of disinfection may not be reached with many quick-fix cleaning methods. Other good products on the market include Dentist On Call Denture Wipes (Majestic Drugs Company) or ProClean™.
Dentures don’t last forever: With time Dentures also lose their sheen and effect, everything does. Therefore it is very important to visit a Dental clinic regularly to get your Dentures checked. The causes for the degradation of the Dentures can be looseness caused by tissue changes, bad odour caused by absorption of fluid and bacteria, colour change due to age or reaction to mouth fluids, stains and calculus deposits resulting from mouth fluids.
Drugs can affect denture fit and wear ability: for example, certain medications can reduce the supply of saliva in your mouth, making it difficult to swallow or to chew. Therefore remember to tell your Dentist about your medications beforehand.
