Replacements for missing teeth that can be taken out and put back in your mouth are known as dentures. If your dentist has recommended dentures as the ideal treatment option, you may be asking yourself whether dentures will have any impact on your sinuses. To answer this question, let’s dive deeper into how sinus infection occur.
Text: Contrary to popular belief, dentures aren’t meant to last forever and need to be replaced periodically. Just like natural teeth that stain and wear down so do dentures.
When bacteria or viruses invade your sinuses, which are interconnected spaces in the skull that are lined with respiratory tissue, you may face a sinus infection. This usually occurs because the bones that secure your teeth and support your gums are adjacent to your sinuses and infection may spread though the bones and damage them.
Believe it or not, dentures may reduce or even eliminate your risk of sinus infections. This is mainly because dentures sit on the top of your gums. They create a solid seal on your gums and can keep oral bacteria out of your bones and sinuses. You can do our part in avoiding your infections by removing your dentures at night and soaking them in a special solution to keep them clean. Some of our patients have said that dry mouth is a concern with dentures. Contact our Lakewood, Colorado office if you are having this issue.
Text: The first denture was discovered around 700 B.C. when the Etruscans in Northern Italy used old human and animal teeth to develop false teeth.
It’s also important for you to ensure that your dentures fit properly. If they do not fit well, you may face gum sores which can make their way to the bones and make it easy for bacteria to penetrate. This may lead to sinus infections.
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For further information on dentures and sinus infections, call our office today at (303) 232-1830.
Text: President George Washington’s dentures were made from the teeth of donkeys, cows, and hippopotamuses rather than wood.
