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How long do dentures last?

If cared for properly, dentures should last a minimum of 5 years. Over time, the bone shrinks and causes the denture to become loose. The rate that this happens varies with each person, but can be controlled by visiting a Denturist regularly to ensure that the denture is fitting properly. An ill-fitting denture causes the bone to shrink more rapidly. To prolong the tenure of a denture, a Denturist will often use a denture liner to refit the internal surface of the denture to the oral tissues.
Minor fractures in the teeth or acrylic base can usually be repaired by a dental lab the same day. Repairing the denture properly can be complicated, however, so if denture problems are noticed, it is best to contact a Denturist as soon as possible to arrange the denture repair.

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THE FIRST DENTURES
The Ancient Egyptians were the first to use incorporate dentures into daily life in 1,500 B.C. These first dentures were made from human teeth threaded together with gold wire. Beginning in 700 B.C., Italians began using animal teeth to replace their own. Indigenous tribes in Mexico did too, replacing their missing teeth with wolf teeth. The tooth was simply inserted into the space where the natural tooth was once located. Ancient Mayans replaced missing teeth with carved stones, bits of bone, or even seashells. The process worked well, too. These materials would fuse with the patient’s jawbone for a permanent fix.

WOOD DENTURES
If you know much about George Washington, you’ve probably heard of wooden teeth. The Japanese are credited with using the first wooden dentures. A priestess who lived in the Kii Province wore the first wooden teeth. This style of denture was used up until the 19th century.

GEORGE WASHINGTON’S DENTURES
Contrary to the popular myth, George Washington didn’t wear wooden dentures. He actually wore ivory dentures made from hippopotamus tusks. Other types of ivory dentures were also popular during this period. They were made from walrus, hippo or elephant tusks. Many people wore ivory dentures, even though the material deteriorated quickly. In fact, these types of dentures were still being worn in the early 1800s.

DENTURES IN THE 1800S
In the 1800s, sugar consumption skyrocketed in Europe, especially in England. That led to many people losing many of their teeth by the age of 50 and needing a way to replace them. In a morbid turn of events, the teeth of soldiers who died during the Battle of Waterloo were used as replacements. Teeth were pulled from cadavers and mounted onto a base of ivory. These teeth were in high demand and actually became a status symbol among the elite. Because of their popularity, grave robbers would steal teeth from the dead to sell, and sometimes poor people sold their teeth for money.

PORCELAIN DENTURES
The first pair of porcelain dentures were developed in 1774 by a British physician. Porcelain teeth looked unnaturally white, and they chipped very easily. In 1820, a silversmith mounted porcelain teeth onto gold plates with springs and swivels, which allowed the teeth to work more efficiently and naturally. In effect, this was the first modern set of dentures.

MODERN DENTURES
Porcelain was very expensive, and most people could not afford to wear this type of denture. An alternative made from hardened rubber was created in the mid-1800s. This type of denture became very popular and widely utilized by people from all walks of life until the 20th century when acrylic resin became the norm.

THE BEGINNING OF DENTAL IMPLANTS
While dentures are still widely used, dental implants are becoming a favored way to replace a missing tooth. Implant technology began in the 1950s when a Swedish orthopedic surgeon realized that bone would fuse to titanium rods, creating a virtually unbreakable bond. Today’s dental implants have come a long way since then, but the technology is vastly different from the tooth replacement methods of the past.

While it’s true that wooden teeth, false teeth, and dentures have been a part of the human experience for millennia, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re in your future. Take good care of your teeth now so you can keep your natural teeth well into your golden years.

(Article by,
BY DR. MARYAM BRAZDO
JUL 11 2018)

5 tips from a Denturist on denture care for the elderly in your family.
Dentures are a life-long commitment. Help the elderly in your family lead a quality life with these denture care tips, courtesy a Denturist.
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With dentures, come great responsibility.
Our teeth play an inevitable role in your lives. Whether it is to chew our favourite foods, make a warm appearance through a beautiful smile, or converse with clarity—we just can’t do without our teeth.
However, certain factors might lead to loss of tooth. Adults should bear in mind that a permanent tooth that is lost is lost forever. While there won’t be a stand-in tooth sprouting from the gums to replace a missing tooth, a removable replacement can be made to take the place of the absent tooth. This saving piece is called dentures.
Today, 1 in every 7 adults above the age of 45 years wear a denture. Dentures (also called as artificial teeth) improve quality of life of denture wearers as they help restore smile, lifestyle and comfort.
Unfortunately, most denture wearers provide little focus to the health and hygiene of dentures. It is important to maintain a daily routine of denture hygiene to prevent a multitude of problems like malodour (unpleasant smell), poor aesthetics, and the accumulation of plaque with its severe effects on the mucosa.
So if you have someone in the family who wears dentures, then these nifty tips will help you take care of them and live a full life:
1. BRUSH AND RINSE DENTURES DAILY, BUT NOT WITH TOOTHPASTE
Toothpaste is abrasive and creates microscopic scratches on dentures where food and plaque can build up. Like natural teeth, dentures must be brushed daily to remove food and plaque. This also helps to prevent the development of permanent stains on the dentures.
Not just your teeth but brush your dentures properly as well.
Use a brush with soft bristles that is specifically designed for cleaning dentures. Rinse the denture after every meal.

2. CLEAN WITH A DENTURE CLEANSER
While cleaning dentures seems obvious, only seven per cent of denture wearers have used a denture cleanser in the last one year. Soaking them daily in a denture cleansing solution delivers extra chemical breakdown of the remaining plaque and some level of disinfection of the denture.
Denture cleansing solutions should only be used outside the mouth. Use a cleanser which is non-toxic, easy to remove, harmless to denture wearer if accidentally spilled, and harmless to denture base material.

3. ENSURING A COMFORTABLE FIT IS KEY
Some denture wearers face uneasiness and discomfort due to the fitting of their dentures. A denture fixative or adhesive helps in these cases by providing a good fit and comfort to denture wearers.
These agents stick readily to both the tissue surface of the denture and gums. When saliva mixes with adhesive material, it expands and fills voids between the denture base and gum tissue—thus providing a good retention force.

4. TAKE PROPER CARE OF YOUR DENTURES EVEN WHEN YOU ARE NOT WEARING THEM
Dentures need to be kept moist when not being worn so that they do not dry out or lose their shape. When not worn, dentures should be placed in a denture cleanser soaking solution or in water. Dentures should never be placed in hot water, which can cause them to warp.
To avoid accidentally dropping dentures, stand over a folded towel or a full sink of water when handling them.
Preserve that smile with properly fitted dentures.

5. BRUSH YOUR GUMS AND TONGUE AND BEFORE WEARING THE DENTURES
It is essential for adults wearing dentures to brush gums,tongue, and palate with a soft-bristled brush every morning before putting the dentures in. This removes plaque and stimulates circulation in the mouth.
Pay special attention to cleaning teeth that fit under the denture’s metal clasps. Plaque that becomes trapped under the clasps will increase the risk of tooth decay. Clean, rest, and massage your gums regularly.
IN THE END, REMEMBER…
The fitting of dentures should not be considered the final stage of tooth replacement, but the beginning of a long relationship between denture wearer and dentist to maintain the health of oral tissues.
It is important that the dentist explains and motivates the denture wearer to maintain oral health. At the same time, the attitude of the denture wearer is important to maintain a daily routine of denture hygiene too.
Daily care of oral hygiene, cleaning and proper use of dentures, use of denture fixative and adhesive are all a lifelong commitment. It might sound a lot to begin with, but eventually it results in making you smile.
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