What should I do if my dentures turn black?

Many people will install dentures when their teeth fall out so that it will not affect their chewing ability. However, many people always think that dentures have no vitality and do not need to be maintained. However, in life, many people are prone to inflammation or blackening of dentures, which can seriously affect their own psychology. So if dentures turn black, we must understand the reasons and methods and adjust them in time. Let’s understand what to do if dentures turn black.

What to do if dentures turn black?

Don’t just sit there and think everything is fine after getting dental implants. You must master the correct maintenance methods to make your teeth beautiful and practical.

First, let’s talk about how to treat the remaining real teeth. If you have removable dentures, remove them first, then use tools such as toothbrushes, dental floss, toothpicks, and cleaning agents such as toothpaste and tooth powder to clean them. The method is the same as that of ordinary people. For those who only have a few natural teeth left, they should pay more attention to the health maintenance of the remaining natural teeth. Because the remaining natural teeth are crucial to the stability of dentures and the performance of their functions. People with fixed dentures should pay special attention to the hygiene of the abutment teeth (real teeth that support the dentures), especially the edges of the dentures, which should be cleaned intensively.

The second is the cleaning of dentures.

There are two main methods for cleaning dentures: mechanical and chemical. Mechanical methods include brushing with a toothbrush, toothpaste and tooth powder, or ultrasonic cleaning. Chemical methods include various commercial detergents, disinfectants and enzyme products.

Patients with removable dentures can remove their dentures for cleaning by themselves. They should take them off and clean them after each meal and should not sleep with their dentures on. You should take off your dentures before brushing your teeth before going to bed at night, and brush the dentures clean and soak them in cold water. Do not soak them in hot water or scrub them with alcohol. Soaking them in hot water may cause the dentures to deform, and scrubbing them with alcohol may cause cracks. Be careful not to use too much force when removing teeth, inserting teeth and brushing teeth to avoid breaking or deforming the denture clasp. Also, do not use a hard-bristled brush when cleaning dentures to avoid damaging the surface structure. Dentures can be disinfected with disinfectant. For example: you can use the "Woodpecker Disinfectant Generator" original liquid to dilute it at 1:30 and put the dentures in to soak or rinse your mouth. This can remove tartar accumulated in the gaps between teeth and on the tooth surfaces, reduce plaque adhesion, make teeth white, and help maintain oral hygiene and the beauty of dentures, especially the color of the front teeth will be more realistic. At the same time, it can clean and disinfect the oral cavity, and even has a certain preventive and therapeutic effect on chronic pharyngitis, tonsillitis or other infectious oral inflammations, achieving three goals at one stroke.

The hygienic maintenance of fixed dentures is relatively simple. It mainly uses cleaning tools such as toothbrushes, dental floss and toothpicks to remove impurities on the surface and edges of dentures and reduce plaque adhesion. Dentures made of polymer materials or porcelain should not be chewed on hard objects or sticky foods to avoid damage or falling off. In addition, once dentures fit properly, most people think that there is no problem and they can be worn for a long time. This idea is wrong. Over time, not only will the oral tissues change, but problems may also arise with dentures. Since patients have already adapted to the dentures, once they feel uncomfortable, the problems may become more serious and may affect the health of the real teeth in the mouth or the effectiveness of re-dentures. Therefore, you should go to the hospital for regular check-ups after wearing dentures. Generally speaking, dentures should be checked every six months to a year to ensure their effectiveness and the health of oral tissues.

When you first wear full dentures, you will feel uncomfortable for a period of time: it takes about one to two months to adapt. When chewing food, you should gradually adapt from soft to hard, from slow to fast, and from little to more. Don't rush to avoid damaging the mucosa. More haste, less speed.

The above is an introduction to what to do if dentures turn black. After understanding it, we know that black dentures are not something we can just brush our teeth. It is generally caused by tooth deterioration and other reasons. We must go to a dental hospital for examination and treatment. If necessary, we need to replace the dentures. In addition, dentures also have a certain lifespan, so if they have been installed for too long, they must be checked in time.