Flexible Dentures
Flexible dentures are partial dentures that can be easily adjusted for comfort, a feature beneficial for people with problems such as sore throats, dry mouths, and difficulty swallowing. These use a semi-rigid acrylic base covered by a silicone membrane to suspend teeth and give the appearance of natural teeth.
Also, if you happen to lose your teeth, you shouldn’t worry much as these can help you fix that problem. They are of various types that fit different teeth and mouth types. You may come across types of dentures like the conventional and self-ligating.
The Benefits of Flexible Dentures
Flexible dentures have many benefits. They may be the solution to your denture problems if you have weak teeth, a sore throat or dry mouth, have trouble eating or speaking well, or have trouble wearing a full set of traditional fixed ones. They allow your gums to heal quickly and don’t trap debris and cause infection like conventional dentures often do.
Other benefits include:
They Have a Natural Look
Flexible dentures are made almost entirely of silicone. This makes them flexible and resilient and gives them a natural feel around your teeth. This makes them look and feel more natural for the wearers.
They Are More Durable
The silicone used for this denture is much more durable than the materials used for conventional dentures. This allows you to chew food easily and helps them to last. The shell used to attach the fiberglass teeth is durable and resistant to wear.
They are Quick to Make and Easy to Fit
Flexible dentures are soft and flexible which allows them to easily be molded to the wearers mouth.
They are Comfortable
Conventional dentures tend to compress the softer tissues in the mouth; as a result, these tissues become sore and uncomfortable. The problem will be solved when using such dentures as they do not press against the soft tissues.
How Do You Make a Flexible Denture?
They can be made of natural teeth or artificial teeth. The most common form of this type of denture is a partial one. In this case, the denture base resembles a full set of teeth. The base also has a cavity for dental implants.
The first step in making the denture is to make the base. To do this, your dentist will make a wax mold of your tooth, create dental impressions and have them implanted into the acrylic base.
Next, your dentist will have to finish the mold and remove it from wax. After that stage has been completed, your dentist can finish making your completed denture.
Are There Any Disadvantages?
When purchasing this type of denture, you may have to pay more than traditional dentures but it is worth it to receive all the benefits listed above.
If you need flexible dentures, be sure to get them from a reputable dentist, call Mathews Smiles to schedule an appointment.
