I have always been an avid hockey player, and my love took a bad turn one day when I got struck in the mouth with the puck. It was a painful moment that left me with two teeth knocked out of my mouth. Had I taken the right steps after the accident, I could have possibly saved the teeth, but I did not know I had that option at the time. Thankfully, I worked up the courage to visit a dentist and ask what my options for teeth-replacement were. I was worried I would would have to live the rest of my life without smiling, but I was ecstatic to learn that I was the perfect candidate for dental implants. I created this blog to help others realize that there are so many options to replace missing teeth today that no one has to "just live with" an imperfect smile!
You have a wide array of tooth replacement options, today, that you can choose from, to restore your smile. While the recent advances in implant dentistry have everyone talking, the truth is that there are times when you may need to go with a different option. The right type of tooth replacement, for you, depends upon factors such as the health of your gums, your budget and personal preferences. As you consider your options, keep these four reasons in mind that partial dentures may be the best decision you can make.
Stop Teeth From Shifting
Every tooth that is lost creates a gap that makes space for the other teeth to move into. In fact, even losing a back tooth can allow you perfectly straight smile to fall out of alignment. When you only need one or two teeth to be replaced, a partial set of dentures makes it possible, in a non-invasive way. This helps the rest of your teeth stay exactly where they need to be, so that you can eat and speak properly.
Create Some Time for Improving Your Oral Health
Implant dentistry requires you to have your teeth and gums in fairly good condition. In some instances, you may need time to heal your gum disease before surgery is possible. Alternatively, you may need to quit smoking, so that blood flow is restored to the gum area. With a partial set of dentures, you can smile with confidence, while you take the time that you need to get ready for other replacement options.
Protect Your Gums
Your gums are made from soft tissue that are easily injured, if you are not careful about how you eat. Once your teeth are lost, there is no longer anything protecting that portion of your gums. This leaves them vulnerable to cuts and abrasions. Dentures provide protection to the gum area, where the tooth once did.
Plan for Future Tooth Replacements
Although you may have your eyes set on dental implants, the truth is that this option may be more cost-effective, for now. When you already have several missing teeth, it is likely that you have other teeth that may need to be extracted, in the future. A partial set of dentures can have teeth added on to them, as they are removed, which saves you from having to undergo multiple implant surgeries at once. If you do reach a point where you are ready for a full set of dentures or implants, then you can move forward, from there. However, a partial set of dentures helps you care for your mouth, until you reach that decision.
Call an office like NOVA PREMIER DENTAL, for more information.
Share27 June 2019
