Restore Teeth or Get Dentures?

If your teeth are beginning to decay, you may be wondering if dentures are in your future. It is important to remember, though, that dentures are not a quick and simple switch. In fact, dentures can be costly and time-consuming. Dentures also require commitment and patience when learning how to chew and speak in them. Consider the following factors when deciding whether to switch to dentures or restore your natural teeth.

Dentures are fake teeth

Dentures may sound like a good alternative to restoring natural teeth. However, it is important to remember that dentures are fake teeth. Even the most natural-looking dentures are not real and can never replace real teeth. Dentures have indeed come a long way in recent years. But even the best-fitting dentures will still slip or irritate a wearer’s gums over time.

Dentures cannot totally restore a person’s bite strength. This means that eating certain foods, like tough steaks, hard or sticky candies and other types of beloved food may not be possible with dentures. Restoring teeth can be expensive and time-consuming. However, patients have a better chance of restoring their bite strength in that way as they will still have natural teeth.

Bone-loss will happen

Another reason to consider before replacing natural teeth with dentures is bone loss. It happens to everyone as time goes by. When natural teeth are extracted to make room for dentures, the remaining bone the teeth were attached to reabsorbs into a person’s body. Over time, this loss of bone in the jaw area may result in a change in one’s facial structure. For example, a person’s face may begin showing more vivid signs of aging, such as sagging or sunken skin around the mouth and chin. Restoring teeth will keep the bone from reabsorbing into the body, retaining a more youthful appearance for longer.

Dentures require frequent adjustments

Dentures require consistent maintenance, including regular adjustments. As a wearer’s facial structure changes with age, dentures may begin to loosen or slip out of place. An adjustment can fix this. Adjustments are quick procedures done in a general dentist’s office. However, adjustments may become a frequent hassle depending on a wearer’s oral health and how well they care for their dentures. On the other side of the coin, while restoring natural teeth may be more costly up front, the maintenance will be less than with dentures.

Consult with a dentist today

When it comes to restoring natural teeth or getting dentures, few things beat having your real, natural teeth. If your general dentist thinks your natural teeth can be saved, then try to save them. If your natural teeth cannot be saved, though, dentures are a worthy alternative. You will need a lot of patience and to practice at first when it comes to eating and speaking. However, a good-fitting denture can transform your life and restore a semblance of normality.

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