Should I Use Dentures to Replace Missing Teeth?

Dentures are one of the options you should explore if you have lost a few or all of your teeth. Partial dentures are great for those who have only lost some of their teeth, while full dentures can be used to replace an entire dental arch of lost teeth. Dentures are a more affordable solution than implants or bridges, making them a good solution for anyone who is working with a budget.

Figuring out if you should replace your missing teeth with dentures

Anyone with missing teeth can benefit from getting dentures. It is the least invasive way to approach replacing missing teeth. Getting custom dentures often starts with a consultation with a dentist to determine what works best for the patient. If the patient has lost most of their natural teeth but still has a few remaining stragglers, the dentist might recommend extracting them.

Dentures are made from an impression of the patient’s mouth to ensure they fit comfortably when worn. The patient is asked to clamp down on a mold, and an impression of their mouth is left behind. The impression is sent to a dental lab where oral restorations like dentures are made. The process takes roughly two weeks for the customized oral prosthetic to get back to the dentist.

The patient is called in for a second appointment once their dentures are ready. The dentist teaches them how to use the device and how to properly clean it daily. Adjustments might be made as needed until the dentist is satisfied with the fit.

Dentures take some time to get used to, but patients will be able to eat and speak with them from the moment they are inserted into their mouths. They provide natural-looking artificial teeth that also perform like real ones. It restores the person’s ability to chew and speak normally. Other important things patients should know about dentures include:

• Dentures need to be cleaned daily to keep them in tip-top condition. They also need to be soaked in denture cleaner overnight
• Traditional dentures are not as stable as other alternatives like implants and dentures. This can be addressed by securing dentures to stable oral prosthetics like implants. Conventional dentures are held in place via suction and that leads to some shifting in the mouth when worn
• Dentures are significantly cheaper than alternatives like implants and bridges. A single implant typically costs more than a full denture set
• Combining dentures with prosthetics like implants provides many patients with a more permanent solution. Implant-supported dentures can be fixed in place, removing the tiring cleaning requirements that typically come with dentures
• Dentures last about five years on average, and they might have to be relined during that period as the wearer’s facial structures change

Dentures are a great solution for missing teeth

Dentures can be used to replace your lost teeth, giving you a smile you will confidently display. Call or visit our Killeen clinic to learn more about how dentures and other oral prosthetics can be used to replace your teeth.

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