Dentures – A Great Way to Complete Your Smile

A popular way to restore missing teeth is with the help of dentures and partials. Those who are missing all of their teeth will require complete dentures, while those who have only lost a few teeth will require partial dentures (partials). There are a wide variety of reasons that tooth loss occurs including; periodontal disease, injury to the mouth and tooth decay to name a few. To prevent tooth loss in the first place, proper oral hygiene is highly recommended by dental professionals. However, once the teeth are gone, there is no need to worry. With the many options of dentures that are now available on the market, your dentist should be able to find a perfect solution to meet your needs.

Many people choose to get dentures and partials for cosmetic dentistry reasons. Missing teeth can be embarrassing, and over time can cause facial muscles to sag. This can add years to someone’s perceived age and can be unsightly. In addition, if you are only missing a few teeth, keeping the vacant spaces open without a “placeholder” like a partial may cause other teeth to shift position, which could also alter your appearance and lead to further tooth decay or loss. In a way, dentures act as a spacer in the mouth, to keep other teeth in place and help you to retain your normal facial structure.

Another factor to think about when you are looking at dentures and partials is how they will help your ability to eat. With no teeth, it becomes extremely difficult to eat a healthy diet. Pureed foods do not contain all of the same nutrients as a more balanced, solid diet, and many find it hard to get enough fiber and protein. With dentures, you will retain your ability to chew comfortably. However, care must be taken with tough food, depending on the type of denture that you have.

Keeping your dentures clean is an essential part of oral care, to make sure that bacterial infection doesn’t spread from the dentures to the gums. Even with no teeth left to lose, your jaw bone is still able to sustain additional loss. To learn about dentures and partials and what treatment options may be best for you, contact Den-Care Smile Center at 1-847-DENTIST.

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