Dentures are a removable replacement for missing teeth that are custom made of plastic or metal to fit snugly on the gums. A complete denture is used if all teeth are lost, and a fragmented denture is used if several teeth are left.

Complete dentures are available in either “normal” or “immediate” form. Ordinary dentures are placed in the mouth approximately 8 to 12 weeks after tooth extraction after the teeth have been extracted and the gums have healed.

But the denture is immediately prepared in advance and placed in the mouth as soon as the teeth are extracted so that the patient is not toothless while waiting for the gums to heal. Of course, because the bones and gums shrink over time, especially during healing, the disadvantage of instant dentures is that they need more manipulation and adjustment during this time. Therefore, an immediate denture is usually a temporary solution that is used until the original denture is prepared.

Partial removable dentures usually consist of dentures attached to a pink or gum-colored plastic base that attaches to a metal body. This metal body holds the denture in place. A one-piece denture is used if there are one or more natural teeth in the upper or lower jaw. The partial denture is delicate and mobile, has a natural appearance, and instead the hook is attached to the side veneers with internal connections.

A bridge is a fixed form of partial denture that permanently replaces a missing tooth, the teeth on both sides of the cavity are coated, and artificial teeth are attached to them. The bridge is then cemented in place. In addition to filling in the gaps, the bridge also prevents adjacent teeth from moving.

Dental implants can be used as a fixed bridge base to eliminate the need for removable dentures. Of course, the cost of dental implants is higher, but the combination of implants and bridges together creates a more natural tooth feeling in the patient. Implants are gradually replacing dentures, but dental implants are not suitable for all patients.

The process of making dentures takes three to six weeks and is done in several sessions. The prosthodontist, a dentist who specializes in repairing and replacing teeth, determines the best type of denture. The usual steps for preparing dentures are as follows:

Several molds are taken from the jaw and the necessary measurements are made of how the jaws relate to each other and the space between them.

Gypsum, wax or plastic patterns are carefully prepared. The patient tries this model several times, the size, color and shape of the denture are checked before final molding and cutting.

The final denture is molded and prepared.

Some words may become difficult to pronounce after placing a denture in the mouth, in which case try to pronounce difficult words aloud. You will get used to talking with dentures by practicing and over time.

If the denture makes a sound when talking, call your dentist. Dentures may occasionally appear when laughing, coughing or smiling. Move the denture with gentle downward pressure and swallowing saliva. If the problems do not resolve, contact your prosthodontist.

It is best not to use dentures in the following situations:

If the denture is loose and not the size of the mouth, do not use glue, as it can cause discomfort or sore gums. See your dentist for a denture as soon as possible.

If it has been a long time since the last evaluation of dentures by a dentist. The denture is placed on the gum tissue and jawbone, which over time shrinks the gums and breaks down the bone. Therefore, after a while, it may be necessary to manipulate the denture or make a new denture.

If oral hygiene is not well observed.

If the adhesive has been used for a long time, especially if the dentist has not been consulted regularly and the amount and number of times the adhesive has been used arbitrarily has increased.

If the patient is allergic to the ingredients of the adhesive.

Consider the following points when using dentures:

Make the most of it with minimal glue. Apply as little as you think is enough and gradually apply more glue to feel completely comfortable.

Spread the adhesive evenly on the surface of the denture.

Use or renew the adhesive only if necessary.

Always clean your dentures thoroughly before applying the adhesive.

Keep in mind that using glue gives the best results.

Cleaning the dentures

Most denture fractures occur when a tooth falls into the sink while rinsing. Therefore, we always advise patients to fill the sink with a few centimeters of water before brushing the denture so that if the denture is released from their hands, it will fall into the water and not on the hard ceramic surface.

Sometimes the connection between toothache and earache may cause problems with the mouth and teeth, causing problems for your ears, in which case they should be followed up and treated as soon as possible.

Not all pain in the face and jaw is directly related to the teeth. Sometimes the root cause of these pains may be another factor. This type of earache is called referral pain. Referral earache is a type of earache that does not originate in the ear itself and is heard elsewhere. Sometimes it is possible for a person with pain in the ear to see a doctor, and the doctor will determine where the main source of the pain is.

Referral pain in the head and face is very common. It is difficult and of course important to diagnose these pains. According to a member of the board of the Ear, Throat and Nose Association, 50% of people who see a doctor with earache are the main source of pain in their jaws and teeth. Because the ears have a common sensory nerve with the throat, larynx, and jaw.

If the tooth is infected, it is behind the jaw, the nerve attached to the tooth is either very close or even directly connected to the corner nerve.

Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that in severe facial pain affects all branches of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve) and may even involve the ears.

Gum disease and oral infections can affect other parts of the body as well. Sometimes, if there is gum disease, the bacteria in the gums can be heard and cause an infection in the ear. Abnormal positioning of the teeth in the mouth or dental malformations can lead to pain in the ear. This pain may even be confused with an ear infection. Temporomandibular joint disorders may also be confused with ear infections; conversely, even in some cases, the pain caused by an ear infection may be accompanied by toothache. Because there is a nerve line between the teeth and the ears, the pain from the ear infection may extend to the teeth and gums. Some patients may also think that tooth decay has caused them pain while actually having an ear infection.

Inflammation of the jawbone is another condition that may look like ear pain. Earache can be caused by a wisdom tooth or mill that has not come out completely from the gum skin; Or the condition that the wisdom tooth is completely erupted and has a wrong treatment with other teeth. This causes pain in the joint area and even in the area of ​​his ear. Extracted teeth can also cause jaw muscle spasms, which can cause ear pain.

Many diseases are not directly related to the corner but can irritate and affect the corners. So do not underestimate the problem of your ear. In other words, whatever the ear problem is, it must be diagnosed and treated very soon. Otherwise, it will lead to more acute problems. Problems that affect the corners include pain and tooth infection.

The pain may be widespread on one side of the face and it may not be possible to pinpoint a specific tooth or location as the main source of pain. Also, sometimes a certain part of the face or a certain tooth is introduced as a cause of pain; While the main cause of pain may be another tooth in the front jaw or side teeth. Toothache may also be confused with earache, sinus pain, and other conditions.

In general, dental pain of dental origin can be categorized according to the duration of pain, the frequency of pain, the severity of pain, and more. Sometimes it is difficult to tell the difference between an ear infection and a toothache. Because as we said above, the ear with the throat, larynx and jaw have similar sensory nerves.

The interesting thing to keep in mind is that sometimes the cause of some toothaches is not the teeth themselves. Some medical problems in the body can cause toothache. While the main source of pain is elsewhere than the teeth and the person feels the pain as a toothache.

It is best to see a dentist every 6 months or at most once a year to check your oral health. In addition to keeping your teeth healthy, this reduces the chances of confusing the symptoms of various diseases with toothache.

A beautiful smile, in addition to increasing self-confidence, also has a positive effect on the quality of life and general health of the body. Unfortunately, not everyone is born with a mesmerizing smile, but fortunately a beautiful smile can be acquired and there are many different ways to achieve a perfect and dreamy smile. We are all familiar with the oldest method of arranging teeth, the metal braces. Of course, today there are many other methods with the help of cosmetic dentistry that can be used to beautify teeth and modify a unique smile design.

If you are looking for the right treatment to align your teeth, there are several ways to help you. For example, you can use different types of braces such as metal braces or invisible orthodontics, or try contouring or veneers such as veneers and composite bonding.

The use of orthodontic braces is an effective way to straighten and align teeth. With the help of orthodontics, the angle of the teeth can be corrected and the health of the teeth can be improved. Preventing tooth decay and better chewing of food are the reasons why it is important to arrange the teeth, which orthodontics allows. Teeth alignment with orthodontics works best for children, however, many adults also use orthodontics to correct defects in their teeth and jaws. Sometimes orthodontics requires extra teeth in the mouth, which must be done with the approval of your dentist.

Orthodontics usually consists of brackets and wires as well as braces that hold the wire in place. Brackets may be made of metal, ceramic, composite or a combination of these materials. The brace moves the teeth in the correct position by applying constant pressure. The brace must be used for at least one to two years for the brace to take effect.

Benefits of braces:

Orthodontics has a brilliant history in correcting dental and jaw deformities.

The braces successfully align the teeth and keep the teeth straight for years.

Orthodontics is very effective for children, because it guides the growing teeth to the correct position and angle.

Disadvantages of braces:

High cost

Food particles get stuck between the wires and the brace is difficult to clean

The patient must thoroughly clean the teeth regularly or else wait for the teeth to decay.

Sometimes, after removing the brace, holes are seen on the surface of the tooth.

It may break the metal wire or cut the gums.

After the active orthodontic course, the retainer plate should be used for some time. The most important weakness of braces is that they are obvious and not very aesthetically pleasing, which embarrasses some patients.

Invisible orthodontics

Invisalign plaque is virtually invisible and is made of thermoplastic material that is very similar to teeth. The patient should use invisible orthodontic plates for at least a year to keep the teeth in the desired position.

Invisible orthodontic benefits:

Being almost invisible, those around you do not notice the presence of plaque on the teeth from a distance.

Very comfortable

Invisible orthodontic emergencies are less common, as there is no wire that can become dislocated or damage the gums.

Oral hygiene is easy during treatment; Because the patient can remove plaque from the mouth before brushing.

Because plaque can be removed, the patient can eat whatever he wants.

If the patient has perseverance and commitment and uses the plaque according to the specialist’s instructions, invisible orthodontics will fix the teeth well.

Invisible orthodontic weaknesses:

Regularly removing plaque before eating and brushing is tedious.

If the patient does not use the device for 22 hours a day according to the specialist’s instructions, the teeth will not move.

Invisible orthodontics is more expensive than dental wiring and most orthodontic treatments.

Temporary speaking tongue: The patient experiences minor speech problems and speaking tongue tip at the beginning and until accustomed to invisible orthodontics.

Orthodontics is one of the specialized dental treatments that aims to correct dental irregularities, correct the misalignment of two rows of teeth (malocclusion) and regulate the growth of teeth in the appropriate direction and correct the smile pattern. In this treatment, a fixed or movable device and sometimes rubber bands are used to apply pressure to the teeth and guide them to a suitable position.

Types of orthodontics: As mentioned, two types of devices are used during the treatment period. Fixed and mobile devices.

Fixed orthodontic appliance: In fixed orthodontics, the dentist or orthodontist attaches brackets to the person’s teeth with a special adhesive and then passes a wire or wire through them. During the time this device is on the teeth, the pressure exerted by the wires and brackets pulls the teeth to the correct position. The advantage of fixed orthodontics is to create more pressure and influence on regulating the movement of teeth towards the desired location.

What is invisible orthodontics?: Today, different types of orthodontic brackets and wires are marketed. Brackets and wires are available in the market with invisible and transparent, colored, matte, metallic and shiny appearance, and people can choose the appropriate type according to their taste and age. Transparent brackets and wires, due to their invisible appearance, have attracted less attention and are therefore more popular. There is another type of invisible orthodontic appliance that attaches to the space behind the teeth and is therefore not visible from the outside of the mouth.

Apart from the above, there is another system for invisible orthodontics, which is made in the form of transparent sheets in the laboratory and is placed on the tooth over time to correct the rotation of the teeth, this method is only used in cases where the tooth decay is very minor and does not require tooth extraction.

Cleaning teeth during orthodontics is very important. To clean teeth with a fixed orthodontic appliance, special interdental toothbrushes are used. Using this type of toothbrush, you must carefully clean the space between the teeth and the wire of the device. Using a toothbrush and floss after each meal will prevent food particles from getting caught between the wires and the brackets. Food jams between the teeth and the device are serious and should be removed after each meal; because these food residues cause acid production and tooth decay. In addition, plaque and plaque on the teeth will cause the teeth to discolor after removal of the device.

Removable orthodontic appliance: These orthodontic appliances are, in fact, a transparent mold that is made specifically for each person’s teeth. The advantage of using these mobile devices is that the person can easily take it out while eating and put it back in the mouth after thorough cleaning. It is much easier to clean and brush with removable orthodontics. The removable orthodontic appliance creates a beautiful effect due to the lack of brackets and wires, and its transparent glass appearance, and has been welcomed by teenagers and young people; But you should note that the appropriate type should be selected according to the dentist’s instructions. In cases where the irregularity of the teeth is very severe, the use of removable orthodontics does not help to improve the condition of the teeth.

The right time to start treatment The best time to start orthodontic treatment is when all of your baby’s baby teeth have grown. The teeth and jaw bones of a child at this age have enough flexibility and respond well to treatment. Generally 12 to 15 years old is the golden period for treatment. Then, with age, the treatment of dental irregularities may be delayed and slow.

Toothaches are one of the most uncomfortable sensations that usually comes to us at night and its pain cannot be denied. We all like to go to bed and sleep peacefully at the end of a long day. However, many people are deprived of this peace and will face problems such as toothache. Unfortunately, this pain is very frustrating and one of the biggest difficulties is that you do not have access to a doctor.

Why do toothaches come to us at night? The general definition of the cause of toothache at night is that when we lie down, the pressure in the head area increases. When standing, due to gravity and blood pressure, there is some pressure in the arteries of the head and neck, and as we lie down, the internal pressure of the arteries increases. This chamber is located around the hard tissue of the tooth and in addition to the blood vessels, there are also tooth nerves in this chamber. In the supine position, when the pressure on the arteries increases, the pressure is also applied to the adjacent nerves and there is a feeling of pain in the teeth.

In addition to the general explanation mentioned above, there are various other reasons for this that unfortunately cause bad pain in our teeth. For this reason, we will continue to examine the reasons for this.

The simplest and most common cause of this is stuck food residue between the gums and teeth. The skin of apples, puffs, nuts or seeds can be part of the food that causes more pain by sticking to the toothpaste, which is eliminated by brushing and flossing.

Many people grit their teeth at night; Especially when they have too much stress. If you have a habit of grinding your teeth, then wait for jaw burning or toothache at night or in the morning. However, despite the infection or decay, the pain is exacerbated by bruxism.

Lower head when lying down at night can increase blood flow to the head and make the tooth feel rejected.

Tooth decay is also a factor for toothache at night.

Sinus infections can also put pressure on the maxillary teeth and cause toothache and jaw pain.

Pulpitis is also one of the most common types of pain, which is a serious infection and will cause inflammation, swelling, pressure and pain.

Sometimes you may be so busy during the day that you do not even notice your toothache. In this case, you think that toothache only occurs in your mouth at night. So at night, you should warm your head to see a doctor as soon as possible and find out the cause.

Foods that you eat at night, especially late, can cause your toothache at night. Cold, acidic, hot or high-sugar drinks at night can cause burning and sensitivity of your teeth; Especially if you have gum disease, tooth decay or other problems.

Try to keep your head above your body while sleeping: For this purpose, you should use a relatively thick pillow or several pillows. This prevents pressure on the bloodstream in your head and mouth. Holding the head up will also help relieve pain and improve blood circulation and reduce swelling and inflammation.

Home treatment of toothache:

Observe oral hygiene routine: Your mouth should be free of any contaminants that cause pain. So before going to bed, be sure to brush and leave it for two minutes and then use fluoride and floss. This will allow any food residue to come out of your teeth and eliminate the pain.

Apply some olive oil to the sore spot: This method is effective and eliminates pain and discomfort.

When your gums become sore and sore, rinse your mouth with salt water: This will keep your mouth free of any dirt, sores or infections.
To manage pain in the short term, you can use painkillers that eliminate inflammation and toothache: Of course, if in doubt, consult a doctor before using painkillers

If you see swelling in your gums or face, you can use an ice pack or cold compress to relieve the inflammation and soothe the sore spot. However, all of the above solutions only relieve pain in the short term, and you should see a dentist for permanent pain relief.