There are several things to consider – dentures, dental implants or implant-supported dentures. You need to have a jawbone with enough mass to be a candidate for the last two, since the dentist puts in a screw that fuses with the bone. The implants, while having become less expensive, may also still be too pricey.
So, here are some reasons that you should think about getting dentures.
People tend to get a mental image of a senior citizen with dentures. Popular media has helped make that kind of thinking a trend. It’s not true though – many younger people have wound up needing them for a variety of reasons. Maybe they had a sports accident and teeth were knocked out. They may have had gum disease – sometimes that can wind up being hereditary. If someone has an abnormality, like ectodermal dysplasia – where one is born with missing teeth – then dentures may be needed. If you have gastrointestinal reflux, that can quickly erode your teeth.
They fill out the shape of your mouth and also prevent any remaining teeth from shifting in your jaw to create extreme overbites or underbites. The reason the teeth move is that the jawbone does not want any missing spaces and the teeth move in an ill-conceived attempt to correct that. The dentures keep that from happening.
Another thing that happens when one loses teeth is that their cheeks sink in and it makes them look older than they are. The dentures prevent that sunken-in look from happening and it can restore youth and vitality to your face.
Having missing teeth can damage people’s confidence. They become reluctant to talk or smile for fear of seeing the reaction from other people. Dentures can change all of that. The self-consciousness will be gone and you will be willing to show your teeth again. That can open the door to more social interactions and can even possibly improve your social and professional life.
While the higher-end dentures tend to cost some more money than the lower-end, they make up for it in both durability and looking more natural. This adds up to savings in terms of not having to go back for repairs. Consider getting porcelain dentures and you will find that you recoup your investment with it lasting for up to 10 years. You will still have to go back to the dentist for check-ups, though, and sometimes there may be the need for refitting since your mouth can change underneath the denture.
Just like your regular teeth, they need maintenance. Be sure to brush them daily with a toothpaste made for denture – the toothbrush should be soft-bristled. Soak them overnight in a special solution to keep them sterile and also from drying out.
It may seem like there are too many choices out there to be able to decide on the right one. There is a wealth of information that you can use to narrow down what you need – just be sure to use reputable sites. If you’re at a loss, you can always ask your local dental professional to help guide you through the process. Be sure to talk to one who has a good amount of professional experience.
Remember, getting dentures is not something that people should be ashamed of needing. The higher-end ones are so good that people can’t tell them apart from your natural teeth. Once you have your dentures and get used to them, you will find that they vastly improve the quality of your life over having missing teeth. Chances are quite good that you’ll find yourself laughing and talking just like you did before.
When it comes to dentures, the staff at US Dental Medical is extremely knowledgeable about them. If you live in the Columbus, Ohio area, you can give them a call at 614-252-3181 to make an appointment. The whole process can be an easy one, especially with their in-house dental lab, which can make precise dentures in a fraction of the time it might have in the past.
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949 E Livingston Ave,
Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: (614) 252-3181
Website: https://usdentalmedical.com