When should dentures be considered to replace missing teeth?
There are a number of reasons why your Kent dentist may discuss replacing your missing teeth with dentures. Typically, tooth loss is caused by dental disease or infection in the root canal that causes tooth decay. Besides trauma to the teeth or gums, drug or medication use can cause teeth to severely deteriorate. Malnutrition has also been cited as a cause of tooth losss or a genetic condition known as Dentinogenesis imperfecta (a hereditary condition causing teeth to become discoloured or translucent).
Dentures in effect are an artificial extension of your body otherwise called a prosthetic device manufactured to mimic natural teeth as a replacement for those missing. The dental jobs performed by trained dentists require a high level of expertise in understanding functions of the human body, dentistry technology, procedures and treatments.
The benefits of having dentures include improved communication because missing teeth can cause speech challenges in pronouncing words or phonetics; enhanced appearance because missing teeth cause a collapse look to the face when the lips and cheeks lack support; enriched health because of being able to chew better and have a balanced diet; and increased self-esteem because of feeling more aesthetically beautiful and being able to express yourself clearly.
Although dentures can be uncomfortable at first, the benefits of having dentures fitted far outweigh the initial discomforts. Discuss the denture process with a dentist who specializes in constructing and inserting dentures to suit your mouth. Be the attractive, expressive and healthy you, you can be.