Dentures

Dentures are artificial teeth and gums created by your dentist as a replacement for natural teeth. Depending on the need they can be partial or full like they can replace only some missing teeth or can replace all teeth. Your dentist designs custom dentures for you that can visually match your teeth and fit perfectly in your mouth.

In the past, porcelain or plastic has been used for dentures or artificial teeth. But, nowadays, the hard resin is commonly used. Denture teeth material used to be fragile and can easily crack or chip when dropped. As compared to natural teeth the dentures made up of such materials wear down rapidly and must be replaced every five years.

Dentures have multiple benefits like they support the structure of the mouth around lips and cheeks and also improve your smile by replacing missing teeth.

By wearing dentures, there is no food restriction for you as you can eat and chew different foods. That doesn’t change your diet or eating habits. They are a reliable solution for many dental health issues like rotted roots, and serious dental pain. They prevent further damage to the teeth. Dentures are beautiful alternatives that fit perfectly in your mouth and replace your troublesome teeth and prevent further problems.

A flesh-colored acrylic foundation fits over the gums with full dentures. The palate (the roof of your mouth) is covered by the base of the upper denture, while one of the lower dentures is shaped like a horseshoe to match your tongue.

Dentists prepare dentures in a laboratory from the impressions taken from your mouth. Your dentist will decide which denture suits you the best.

You have to be careful while handling your dentures. If you want your dentures last-long then you should do their proper maintenance. You should store them at a proper place when not in use. You should avoid hard food that may cause problems for you. Your dentures are at high risk of getting damaged if you chew ice or any other hard food. A minor crack or chip may result in a crack of the base pate.

If you do proper care of dentures they should last for many years. Whereas, they require readjustment if additional teeth need to be removed or due to jawbone shift. You can contact your dentist if you need dentures due to trauma, tooth decay, old age, and disease. Your dentist will design a new set of attractive and strong teeth so that you can enjoy your life.

Teeth loss also happened due to untreated gum diseases. For such conditions dentures are the best choice to restore your smile. Almost 70% of adults lose teeth due to gum disease and then need dentures.

There are many symptoms that are strong indicators of gum disease including tender, swollen, red, and bloody gums. Loose and shifting teeth also indicate gum diseases. You need to consult your dentist if you are experiencing any of the symptoms.

Your teeth can seriously damage due to facial injury. There are other methods like to implant a tooth or to preserve the teeth but that’s not always acceptable. If your teeth are damaged due to injury, dentures can easily and quickly restore your smile.

Dentures are mostly required or suitable if you suffer any traffic accidents and sports injuries. If such incidents happen at a young age, then it is very difficult to live with it.

Dentures are a relatively quick and easy way to restore that perfect smile and rebuild the self-esteem that is often decreased after someone experiences the embarrassment of losing one or more teeth.

At Coquitlam Dental Group, we’re passionate about helping you feel confident in your smile. Our trained staff is committed to giving you perfectly fitted dentures and equipping you with the support and knowledge you need to keep your dentures looking great for years to come. If you’re ready to feel confident in your smile again, give us a call at (604) 931-3133 to set up a denture consultation today.