Complete & Partial Denture Aftercare

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Follow preventive care and diet instructions as closely as possible.

Your denture and partial should not be worn at night at any time.

Support tissues under denture and partial should be cleaned twice daily by using a soft cloth to massage and brush with soft bristle brush.

Support teeth for a denture connection or partial connection need special attention when cleaning. More plaque accumulates in these areas.

Use liquid Dial hand soap to clean. Brush all areas with a soft bristle brush. Rinse thoroughly. An over the counter denture soaking solution would also be acceptable to use. Never use bleach on a metal supported partial or denture.

Be sure to maintain a “Lips Together, Teeth Apart” position at all times during the day. Resting or pressing the teeth together will cause excessive tooth wear, tissue damage, accelerate underlying bone loss, muscle tension with jaw joint symptoms and damage any supporting teeth.

When eating, take smaller bites and distribute the food on both sides for balance during chewing.

Due to changes in the underlying gum and bone support, you will require adjustments to the chewing surface of the denture to balance the bite and the tissue support side of the denture as part of routine maintenance.

Our dental team will make every possible effort to help you with your dental health needs. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.

New Patients & Emergency Appointments Welcome!

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I’ve been going to Joplin Family Dental for 6-7 years. The staff are so friendly and helpful. And we love Dr. Kirk. My son is physically challenged and they’ve always really worked to make it the easiest possible. Beth, our hygienist, is super and we love her, too. As a formerly anxious dental patient, I highly recommend Joplin Family Dental.
-Jamie G.
Always happy to see the folks in the reception desks. They are friendly and always willing to help as needed. They're genuinely interested in the welfare of my family. Lisa is my hygienist. She understands my particular needs and sees to it that they are met. I feel totally relaxed having Lisa delve around in my mouth. My experience with others within the practice are equally positive.
-Terry B.

I am always in the best of care when I visit my dentist and his dental technicians!!
I never dread or fear going to my appointment, because they are the best at making me comfortable!!
Dr. Paustian, Susan, and Becky have always done such a great job taking care of my teeth and making sure the procedure has been pain-free.

-Nancy A.
Where to start, I’ve been a patient here for some time and while all the staff from the receptionist to my hygienist, Beth is great. Devon is my favorite. She’s very personal and caring and so knowledgeable I’m what she does. Definitely, in my opinion what keeps me coming back.
-Kyle M.