GUIDELINES FOR THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF DENTURES

1. Careful daily removal of the bacterial biofilm present in the oral cavity and on complete dentures is of most importance to minimize denture stomatitis (oral inflamation) and to help contribute to good oral and general health.

2 to reduce levels of biofilm and potentially harmful bacterial and fungi, patients who wear dentures should do the following:

a. Clean daily by soaking and brushing with an effective, nonabrasive denture cleaner

b. Denture cleaners should ONLY be used to clean dentures outside of the mouth.

c. Denutres should slways be thouroughly rinsed after soaking and brushing with denture-cleansing solutions prior to reinsertion into the mouth.  Always follow the product usage instructions.

3. Although the evidence is weak, dentures should be cleaned annually by a dentist or dental professional by using ultrasonic cleansers to minimize biofilm accumulation over time.

4. Dentures should never be placed in boiling water.

5. Dentures should not be soaked in sodium hypochlorite bleach, or in products containing sodium hypochlorite for periods longer than 10 minutes, which may damage dentures.

6. Dentures should be stored immeresed in water after cleaning, when not in the mouth, to avoid warping.

7. Denture adhesives, when properly used, can improve the retention and stability of the dentures and help seal out the accumulation of food particles beneath the dentures.

8. Improper use of zinc-containing denture adhesives may have adverse systemic effects. Therefore, as a precautionary measure, zinc-containing denture adhesives should be avoided.

9. Denture adhesive should be used only in sufficient quantities (three of four pea sized dollops) on each denture to provide sufficient added retention and stability to the prosthesis.

10. Denture adhesives should be completely removed from the prosthesis and the mouth on a daily basis.

11. If increasing amounts of adhesives are required to achieve the same level of denture retention, the patient should see a dentist or dental professional to evaluate the fit and stability of the dentures.

12. While existing studies provide conflicting results, it is not recommended that dentures be worn continuously (24 hours per day) in an effort to reduce or minimize denture stomatitis (oral inflamation).

13. Patients who wear dentures SHOULD be checked ANNUALLY>

We are getting ready for our 2nd year at Women Rock.  On Saturday October 22, 2011, we will join hundreds of other businesses in the fight against breast cancer.  The event will be held at the Ramada Convention Center in downtown Eau Claire from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; admission is $5.00.

This is a very important event for us to participate in since Dr. Poss's wife Sue is a breast cancer survivor. 

Come out and join us for a day of fun!  Our staff will be there to meet and greet you!

Dr Poss is a general dentist in Eau Claire and sees people of all ages.

Welcome to the Blog of Christopher Poss, DDS!

Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Eau Claire area, we're excited you are here. With the dental industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of the new and exciting things taking place in our practice.

As we move forward with our blog, we hope to promote dental awareness as a vital part of your healthy lifestyle. Here you will find a variety of articles and topics including dental news, advancements in dental technology and treatment, practical dental health advice and updates from Dr. Poss and his staff.

We hope you find our blog to be helpful, engaging and informational to ensure your best dental health.

As always, feel free to contact us with any dental questions or concerns.

--Christopher Poss, DDS