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Which Denture Relining Kit Should I Buy?

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A senior woman's smile - for info on a denture reline kitI do as much as I can for myself without having to pay for it. I found several YouTube videos on relining dentures. I want your opinion, though, on brands that will give me the best results. If I spend my time and money on it, I want to get good results. Thank you. Tessa from Baltimore

Tessa – Before relining a denture, it is best to understand why it does not fit correctly.

Which Denture Relining Kit Should You Buy?

It would be best if you did not buy a denture relining kit of any brand. If your dentures are not fitting correctly, there are several possible causes. And relining may not be the solution.

Factors that affect how your denture fits:

  • Poor-quality dentures. If dentures are made from inferior materials or poorly made, it can be challenging to secure them.
  • The age of the dentures. Older dentures can loosen and fit poorly. Worn dentures need to be replaced.
  • Bone shrinkage. As you’ve worn dentures for years, your jawbone begins to shrink. The dentures will loosen and need to be relined or replaced.
  • Inaccurate impressions or fitting. Before you receive dentures, a dentist will take impressions of your mouth and measure your mouth to ensure proper fit.

Allow a dentist to determine why your dentures are not fitting correctly. Once the dentist identifies the issue, they will decide whether you require a soft or hard reline—or if another option will work best.

A do-it-yourself relining kit cannot resolve all the factors that influence how your dentures fit. It is possible to damage your dentures if you reline them yourself and make the relining fit. For proper denture care or a relining that will last, see a dentist experienced with fitting dentures.

Dr. Jerome Cha, a Tulsa, OK accredited cosmetic dentist, sponsors this post.

Is a Peroxide Mouthwash Protection Against COVID?

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Young woman portraying uncertainty about peroxide mouthwash for COVID if you have porcelain veneersI read online that hydrogen peroxide can disinfect against coronavirus. So, I looked further and found a do-it-yourself mouth rinse recipe that includes hydrogen peroxide. My only concern about rinsing my mouth with it is that I have six porcelain veneers. I know alcohol-based mouthwash can loosen the bonding on veneers, but what about peroxide? Thank you. Cassie from KY

Cassie,

Thank you for your question.

You are right. Alcohol-based mouthwash can weaken the bonding behind porcelain veneers and cause stains. But weakening porcelain veneers’ bonding is not the only concern when choosing a mouthwash.

A Rutger’s School of Dental Medicine study published results on mouthwash and its effect on coronavirus. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency lists hydrogen peroxide as a disinfectant for COVID-19.

Still, if you have porcelain veneers, you must be cautious about which toothpaste and mouthwash you use. But even if you do not have porcelain veneers, regularly using hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash can cause other problems.

Is a  Peroxide Mouthwash Protection Against COVID?

According to the Rutger’s study on mouthwash, peroxide can provide some protection against COVID. But hydrogen peroxide mouthwash goes beyond killing harmful bacterial. The effects include:

  • It kills many harmful microorganisms
  • Long-term use kills healthy bacteria, too
  • Long-term use causes yeast (candida albicans) to thrive

Regular use of peroxide as a mouthwash can result in an oral yeast infection. Your oral tissue will turn white, peel, turn red, and be painful.

How Is Oral Yeast Infection Treated?

If you get an oral yeast infection, your dentist will recommend taking oral antifungal tablets or lozenges or using a liquid for seven to fourteen days to get rid of the infection. You must complete treatment to prevent the infection from recurring.

Speak with your dentist before choosing a mouthwash.

Dr. Jerome Cha, a Tulsa, OK accredited cosmetic dentist, sponsors this post. Read about what Dr. Cha does to provide some of the best dental care in Tulsa.

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