Dentures Dental Procedures

There are two types of dentures dental procedures: Complete dentures which are artificial teeth for people who have lost all of their teeth, and partial dentures which are for people who have lost several teeth.

Tooth loss can come from many things such as decay, trauma, or some sort of periodontal disease. It is very important to replace these teeth. Not doing so can make it more difficult to chew properly, can make your other teeth shift, and can give your face a sagging appearance, adding years to your face.

Dentures are made out of metal and with acrylic resin, a plastic-like material that is designed to fit the exact shape of your mouth. Dentures have suction in them to make holding them in place a lot easier.

Having dentures look very much like real teeth and can improve a smile. They’re designed to be comfortable and completely functional.

Before you schedule an appointment to have dentures done, you should first do your research on your dentist. Check the credibility of your dentist and where he did his training. Mostly all dentists are qualified to perform the denture procedure.

With the denture procedure, it may be necessary to pull the remaining teeth. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to smooth the bony ridges so your dentures will fit smoothly. To be fitted for dentures, your dentist will make a mold of your teeth using wax. You will discuss custom-fit, color, and shape of the teeth. If you choose to have a complete set of dentures, your dentist will wait until you have completely healed from having all of your teeth pulled.

If you choose to have a partial denture, metal attachments are anchored around your natural teeth. Partial dentures help maintain teeth alignment to help prevent your remaining teeth from shifting and moving. Partial dentures can also prevent your other teeth from decaying and prevent gum disease.

While dentures certainly have the advantage in improving a smile and preventing other teeth from shifting, dentures also have a downside. One of the main downsides is that dentures may take a little while to get used to. There is hygiene maintenance involved and speech problems to possibly overcome. Mouth sores and irritation may occur but only if you do not take them out like you should to clean and disinfect them. You may need to change your dentures when they start to wear out, usually around every seven months.

Another problem that may occur with your dentures is the fact that you are not used to having something in your mouth that isn’t food. The brain senses that this is food and sends messages to the salivary glands to produce and secrete more saliva. Loss of taste and gagging are also possible problems that may occur.