Dentures The Loop Illinois.

Kathryn C Delfs DDS

222 North La Salle Street Suite 230 = Chicago IL = 60601 = (312) 704-5511

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	"Dr. Delfs, what do dentures feel like?"
	For a few weeks, new dentures will feel awkward until you become accustomed to them. They might feel loose until the cheek and tongue muscles learn to hold them in position. It is not unusual to feel minor irritation or soreness. The patient needs to see his or her dentist for regular fit adjustments to relieve any sore areas.
	"Do dentures need to be replaced?"
	At University Associates in Dentistry we find that dentures will need to be relined, remade, or rebased due to normal wear over a period of time and normal shrinkage of your gums and bones.
	"Are you able to eat with dentures, Dr. Delfs?"
	Eating with dentures will take a little practice. You should start with soft foods that are cut into small pieces. As you become used to chewing, you can return to your normal diet.
	"Dr. Delfs, are there foods you should avoid if you wear dentures?"
	There are only a few eating restrictions for denture wearers. Avoid biting down directly on crunchy or hard foods, like whole apples, hard pretzels, crusty bread, or large sandwiches. They can break because of the angle where the denture comes into contact with the hard surface. Also, avoid sticky foods such as taffy, caramels, gummy candies, dried fruits and chewing gum. Biting is limited only by the stability of the dentures themselves. Insufficient bone structure (shrunken bone ridges covered by gum tissue), old or worn dentures, and a dry mouth decrease stability. Call us at University Associates in Dentistry to evaluate your personal situation.
	"If you wear dentures, are dental adhesives necessary?"
	Today's dentures have been significantly improved through advances in both dental and materials technologies. When you are just getting used to dentures, adhesives may be advised. Also, if you have been wearing dentures for a long time, or have lost your teeth due to trauma, you may have insufficient bone to properly secure a denture. You may need the assistance of an adhesive to have your denture fit more tightly. Dental implants may be advisable Some drugs or medical treatment may cause your mouth to dry out. This will also decrease the retention of your dentures. Again, you may need the assistance of an adhesive to have your denture fit more tightly. For more information about how we at University Associates in Dentistry can help you with dentures, call us at (312) 704-5511, we will be happy to talk with you.

Dentures
In Chicago Illinois and the surrounding
The Loop - Gold Coast - Chicago Loop - Lincoln Park IL areas.