False Teeth: What You Should Know

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There are numerous types of false teeth available, including partial dentures and full dentures.

All require fitting so that they match your teeth’s shape, size, and color. The fitting can be done by a specialist called a prosthodontist or by a general dentist, many of whom also fit dentures.

部分义齿

部分义齿are used if you still have some healthy teeth available. These dentures are often clipped around the remaining healthy teeth. These clips may be visible when you talk but can be made in tooth-colored material.

完整的假牙

如果您丢失了所有牙齿，则使用全义齿，这可能是由于受伤，感染，牙周炎, or other medical condition. These artificial teeth are attached to a plate that sits against your gums.

The plates and gum fittings — which can be made from either metal or an acrylic that matches the color of your gums — typically aren’t visible to others.

假牙齿粘合剂可用于帮助保持义齿固定在位。

可移动的假牙

可移动的假牙是传统的模型，它们具有更容易清洁的巨大好处。

但是，它们可以更轻松地滑出位置，因此牙医建议避免耐嚼，粘或硬的食物。

假牙齿粘合剂可以帮助将它们保持在适当的位置，但是这些粘合剂可能难以使用。

可移动的假牙通常持续约五年，然后才能更换。

Partial and complete traditional dentures tend to fall in thesame price range起价约300美元。您花的次数越多，您的假牙就越舒适和更好。适合合理的义齿的价格高达8,000美元。

价格变化取决于所使用的材料，牙齿的数量以及您是否获得一两个盘子（上和下）。

灵活的假牙

灵活的假牙是传统义齿的流行替代品，它们是由柔性但极其耐用的材料制成的，可以更舒适。多亏了与您的牙龈颜色相匹配的半透明树脂，它们不需要任何可见的夹子，就像您可能在部分义齿上看到的那样。

柔性义齿的重量也更轻，口腔较小。他们可以持续五到八年。

它们比其他方法更昂贵，只能用于部分义齿。灵活的假牙通常成本在700美元至3,000美元之间对于部分组。

如何保持虚假牙齿

我们的嘴里充满了细菌，因此每天需要清洁人造牙齿也就不足为奇了。

Your dentist will advise you about the best way to clean your dentures depending on what type of false teeth you have. Removing partial dentures, for example, can make it easier to clean your teeth when you’re brushing at night.

您可以使用特定于义齿的清洁解决方案来有效地清洁它们。假牙齿需要不同的解决方案，具体取决于其制造的材料，因此请问您的牙医应该使用什么。

To increase the lifespan of your false teeth, be careful when handling them. Don’t bend them and try to avoid damaging any of the clips while cleaning them.

将假牙浸泡过夜可以防止它们干燥，但请确保将它们在水中冲洗干净，然后再将其放回原位。

Your dentist may also advise you to avoid certain foods. Avoid drinking beverages that are hot enough to warp the dentures. It may also be a good idea to avoid foods that are tough like hard candy or chewy like gum.

副作用of false teeth

When you first get false teeth, especially immediate (temporary) dentures, you may notice an increase in saliva. This is normal and subsides as your mouth gets used to the new addition. Some people also experience temporary nausea.

刚开始使用新假牙时，您可能很难进食。首先从软和液体食品开始，以习惯它们。同样，您可能很难像以前那样说义齿。当您习惯义齿时，这变得更加容易。练习说很难发音以加快过程的单词。

牙齿有时会在习惯时会引起刺激或疮。这很常见，并且经常在您进行调整时消退。用盐水漱口并保持出色的口腔卫生，以帮助治疗这些症状。

咳嗽或打喷嚏时，通常会经历高气压反对可移动的义齿。这可以驱逐它们。为了防止这种情况，请打喷嚏，打哈欠或咳嗽时用手遮住嘴。

There are certain signs that indicate that your false teeth need to be adjusted, refit, or repaired. These include:

• 假牙齿中的碎屑或裂缝
• 调整期后的咀嚼难度（可能需要一周的时间）
• 随着时间的流逝而改变合适的时间，它不像以前那样舒适（可移动的牙齿可能会滑落或掉落更频繁地，这是正常的几年，但需要重新装修）
• pressure sores from where the false teeth are fit into place, especially after the adjustment period
• consistent speech pattern changes that don’t go away after the adjustment period
• 来自假牙齿的气味

义齿的替代品

In addition to dentures, there are other alternatives that some individuals may find more appealing.

False teeth implants are permanent, thanks to a metal screw placed into the jawbone for stability before a false tooth is placed on top of it. You can have just one implant or a full set. Implants are significantly more expensive than dentures, though some people are happy to pay this for the permanence.

Veneers可以帮助我prove the appearance of existing healthy teeth by placing a thin layer of porcelain over the front of your teeth. They can’t replace missing teeth, however.

Bridges are another common alternative to dentures. Bridges are made up of fake teeth that are held in place by a dental crown that’s cemented to neighboring teeth or an implant.

They are more permanent than removable dentures and may not require the implant process if healthy neighboring teeth are available.