{"id":1956,"date":"2020-04-07T12:02:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T12:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalimplantsindfw.com\/blog\/?p=1956"},"modified":"2020-05-24T12:04:40","modified_gmt":"2020-05-24T12:04:40","slug":"damaged-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalimplantsindfw.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/07\/damaged-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"I Damaged My Denture During COVID-19! What Can I Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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With a set of dentures, you\u2019re able to lead a normal life\nagain, eating many of the foods you love and smiling with confidence. However,\nyour prosthetics aren\u2019t infallible; they can become worn. With COVID-19 cases\nstill on the rise, this may be the worse time for problems to occur with your\ndentures. Unfortunately, it\u2019s quite possible for issues to arise. Because you\ncan\u2019t shelter in place without your teeth, what should you do about damaged\ndentures? Continue reading to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

You Can Count on Your Dentist for Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, most dentists have\ntemporarily stopped providing preventive, cosmetic and most forms of\nrestorative care. However, many dentists are still offering emergency dentistry.\nIf your damage is severe enough that you\u2019re not able to eat, then that could\ncertainly be considered as a dental emergency. Furthermore, a cracked or broken\ndenture could lead to a laceration that causes profuse bleeding. For the emergency\ncare you need, you can count on your local dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Dentures are Loose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When dentures are fitting properly, they will rest snugly\nagainst the gums, relying on the natural suction created inside your mouth to\nsecure them. Over time, the shape of your jaw can change, and the dentures can\nbecome worn. As long as the dentures aren\u2019t cracked or broken, this likely\nwouldn\u2019t be considered a dental emergency. So until you can be seen by a\ndentist, you can apply dental adhesive to hold the prosthetics in place. If the\ndentures are causing any gum irritation, rinse with saltwater to lower the risk\nof infection and choose softer foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Damaged or Discolored Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The inside of your mouth is a volatile environment, where\nfluids, food particles and bacteria are constantly bombarding your teeth. Thus,\nas time goes by, your dentures may become chipped or stained. When you contact\nyour dentist\u2019s office, you can explain what has happened, and a staff member\ncan walk you through some steps to offset any future damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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