Dentures in Kona are suitable replacements for teeth when people cannot afford dental implants or are not good candidates for implants. They require more attention than implants do, however, and not everyone is as diligent as they should be. If someone does not keep dentures clean, this can lead to excess growth of normal fungus in the mouth. The same situation can occur if someone doesn’t the false teeth out of the mouth as long as recommended each day.
Overgrowth of Candida is known as a yeast infection. When this develops in the mouth, the condition is called oral thrush. To prevent thrush, Dentures in Kona must be cleaned daily as directed by the dentist. Patients are instructed to keep the dentures out of the mouth for at least a few hours every day, so the gums have a chance to rest. Many people take their dentures out before bed and soak them overnight, finding this to be a good all-around care method.
Certain dental patients are more at risk of developing thrush than others are. Someone with a chronic dry mouth, for example, may be prone to oral yeast infections. Certain health conditions and medications can cause chronic dryness in the mouth. A dentist such as Carter S. Yokoyama D.D.S. can fit a patient for dentures and help with the problem of dry mouth as well. Prescription saliva substitutes are available that many people find very effective. A blood test to identify low levels of certain nutrients also may reveal the reason for a lack of sufficient saliva. Some elderly and moderately disabled individuals do not eat a healthy enough diet and may benefit from taking high-quality supplements. Smoking tobacco products is another risk factor for oral yeast infections.
People who need dentures or who have been wearing false teeth for some time and are experiencing problems will want to schedule an appointment with a dentist. There’s no reason to tolerate discomfort with these health products. The dentures may need some adjusting, or the patient may need to make some behavior changes. To get started, browse the website and learn about this particular clinic.
