The time has come another broken tooth has had to be removed and now you are faced with one to many gaps for comfort.
This week we look at the advantages and disadvantages of dentures to help you decide if they are the right option to help fill the gaps caused by missing teeth.
Advantages
If you have been having problems with your teeth for a number of years, dentures can provide a fresh start. They provide a new set of teeth that are natural looking and custom made. Dentures can have a dramatic effect on your appearance giving you the confidence to smile without fear.
Dentures require very little maintenance, after the four or five visits needed to create them initially, they can be looked after in the same way as you would with your natural teeth with regular brushing.
Dentures are all custom made. No two sets of dentures are the same and this means that you should receive the most comfortable fit possible.
By having a full set of teeth again you will be able to chew food comfortably. It may take some time to get used to your dentures but once they have settled in you should be able to eat a full and varied diet.
Dentures help to support your face and can help to make you look years younger. Toothless gums can result in your cheeks sinking inwards and downwards and cause facial wrinkles that make you appear older than you are. Dentures help to plum up your cheeks and gives the skin on your face the support it needs.
Dentures can also help to enhance the appearance of your smile. Dentures can be made with whiter and straighter teeth than you originally had. They will also keep their colour over time unlike your natural teeth which can become discoloured.
Dentures can be a cost effective treatment solution, giving the best results at a fraction of the price of implants or bridges.
Disadvantages
Dentures are not always a quick fix solution. If you have extractions before your dentures are fitted you will find that overtime your gums shrink and this may mean that your dentures need to be relined or remade. It can take some time to get used to your new smile but once you do you’ll be glad you took the plunge.
Some wearers find dentures uncomfortable and awkward to master. It is a good idea to discuss materials with your dentist you may find that a lighter metal frame to your dentures is easier to tolerate. It is also possible to look at implant retained dentures. This means that the dentures will be permanently attached to your jaw and reduces the risk of problems.
Speech can be difficult when you first start to wear a denture, but this should improve over time as you become more used to wearing your dentures.
Alongside dentures it is also possible to look at implants or bridges to help restore your smile and filling gaps caused by extractions.
If you would like to discuss the options to fill gaps caused by missing teeth call Valley Dental Practice today on 01255 220322 and book a consultation with one of our dentists today.
