We offer a full range of dental care at Nola Dentures and General Dentistry. However, we specialize in dentures and tooth replacement. Our team understands denture fit and function and is always happy to share advice with our valued patients.
Let’s explore dentures—the dos and don’ts—to keep your prosthetic smile healthy and functional for longer.
Denture Dos and Don’ts in Gretna, LA
- Do wear your dentures during the day to acclimate to the appliance and enjoy your meals.
- Don’t wear your dentures during the night; soak them in a denture bath while you sleep.
- Don’t clean your dentures with regular toothpaste to keep them clean.
- Do use a denture cleaning brush and denture polish to keep them clean.
- Don’t leave your dentures on a counter or table. They could fall and break.
- Do store them in their denture bath when not in your mouth.
- Do apply a drugstore adhesive once daily if your dentures feel loose or you’re worried about slippage.
- Don’t apply drugstore adhesives continuously throughout the day. Instead, talk to your dentist about a reline or replacement.
- Do rinse your dentures in room temperature water during the day to keep them fresh and clean.
- Don’t rinse your dentures in scalding hot or ice water because you may cause damage to the prosthetic.
- Do temporarily repair your denture if it cracks on the weekend.
- Don’t rely on a temporary fix for long because it will likely break again. Instead, see your Gretna dentist for a denture repair or replacement.
About Dentures and Tooth Replacement
We design and fabricate your dentures right here in our dental office, allowing your dentist to oversee the creation of your prosthetic. Because of this, we can provide same or next-day dentures for our patients.
We also offer implant-supported dentures and single dental implants in Gretna.
Affordable Dentures in Gretna
Call our dental office today to learn more or schedule a consultation with the dentist.
We accept Medicare Advantage Plan and are happy to work with CareCredit.