What Happens When I Lose A Tooth?

Dental Implants enable you to replace missing teeth and recapture the beauty and health of your smile after tooth loss.

The loss of a tooth, for whatever reason, can have a significant effect on your self-esteem, confidence and facial appearance not to mention the rest of your mouth.

Within our dental practice, we understand that losing a tooth can be a traumatizing experience. Our teeth play an essential role in our lives and a missing tooth can interrupt your dietary and oral hygiene habits. Dentures can help recapture your oral health after tooth loss as well as heighten the aesthetic appearance of your smile.

One of the most popular replacement products available to date; Dentures can help you capture the essence of your smile. A Denture is essentially a removable fake tooth, custom made to your individual oral situation. Dentures heighten support and stability within the mouth as well as increasing biting pressure.

Dentures require the same amount of love and care as natural teeth. If you properly maintain your Dentures, they may last for up to twenty years. It is essential that you remove your Denture each day and brush thoroughly with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Utilize toothpaste recommended for Dentures (avoiding harsh abrasive cleaners). Other Denture care steps we recommend include:

• Avoiding sterilizing your Denture in boiling water
• When cleaning your natural teeth remove your Denture
• Once your Denture is removed keep it away from children. Allow your Denture to soak in a cleansing solution or water
• Visit us on a six monthly basis for a routine examination and clean

Cosmetic Dentures are removable false teeth which can help you enhance the appearance of your smile and the health of your mouth after tooth loss.

A denture is an appliance which is worn to replace lost or missing teeth.  There are generally 2 types of dentures available: a complete denture or partial denture. Complete dentures are used when all teeth are replaced on either the upper or lower jaws. Partial dentures on the other hand are used to fill the space of only one or two missing teeth on either jaw. Dentures used for the bottom jaw are known as lower dentures; while dentures implemented for the top jaw are called upper dentures. Full dentures may be referred to when all teeth from both arches have been lost.

Some of the benefits teeth dentures can offer patients:

• Enhanced facial appearance

Facial muscles may begin to sag without support from a denture. This can make a person look much older than they actually are. Cosmetic Dentures will also dramatically improve the appearance if your smile.

• Improved eating and speaking ability

Teeth dentures may improve your eating and speaking ability - things that people often take for granted until they have lost their natural teeth.

• Maintain Dental Health

Without support from a denture, remaining teeth can begin to shift and move out of alignment – impacting your bite, dental hygiene and

Immediate dentures may feel awkward or even uncomfortable for a few weeks until you become accustomed to them. A denture can feel loose until the muscles of your cheek and face, learn how to hold them in place. Should your discomfort continue, contact your dentures Dentist as adjustments may need to be made.

If you are looking for a permanent option with more stability, Implant dentures may be an option for you.

Dentures Can Restore Your Smile

Periodontal disease can cause tooth loss and from tooth loss your self esteem is affected and your confidence is lost.  As well as being a primary cause in lack of self-confidence for numerous people, missing teeth can have a number of negative effects on your health.  Often when missing teeth are left untreated it can cause gum disease, decay and other secondary health problems. For many the effects of missing teeth are quite debilitating by inhabiting the proper function of speaking and eating. Fortunately dentures provide a means of replacing lost teeth and have helped many people combat the negative effects of tooth loss.
 
Cosmetic dentures are removable, non-permanent structures which use denture adhesive to keep them in place throughout the day. Teeth dentures are typically made of acrylic resin, sometimes incorporating porcelain or metal for additional structural support. Dentures are designed to suit each patient’s particular oral situation, offering a number of denture options. Complete dentures replace both the upper and lower teeth; patient can also require just upper dentures or lower dentures. Immediate dentures are placed all at once, and may require additional adjustments after the healing process. If you are not missing all upper or lower teeth, partial dentures are designed to correct the gaps in your smile. So no matter what your specific dental situation there is an appropriate denture option for you.
 
Dentures can restore your smile with a very natural appearance. With cosmetic dentures being made of durable materials they are long lasting when maintained. For many people dentures can combat the negative effects of missing teeth from speech to chewing. Dentures will help strengthen the muscles controlling your expressions that require the support of your teeth. If you want to overcome the negative effects of missing teeth, it is worth talking to a dentures dentist about the benefits of cosmetic dentures.

The Difference Between Full and Partial Dentures

The loss of a tooth or multiple teeth can be a devastating occurrence and has the potential to create a significant impact on the well-being of your mouth and subsequent overall health. Restricted ability to perform natural functions, a weakened jawbone, permanent damage to remaining teeth and an aesthetically lacking smile, are just a few of the changes which may occur after tooth loss.

An effective and popular solution to this problem can be found in the use of dentures – either in full or partial format.

A full denture is placed in the mouth after any remaining teeth have been removed and tissues have healed. Healing can take several months, during which time you are without teeth. The complete full denture replaces all the teeth in the mouth.

An immediate full denture is inserted immediately after the remaining teeth have been removed or all teeth lost, allowing the surrounding area of gum and tissue to heal whilst the denture is in place.

After tissue and gums have healed, the denture may need to be reshaped or relined as it becomes loose during the healing process.

Partial Dentures fill in the spaces where there are missing teeth and prevent other teeth from changing position. Partial Dentures rest on a metal framework that is attached to your natural remaining teeth. Crowns can sometimes be placed on some of you natural teeth and serve as anchors for the denture. Partial Dentures offer a removable alternative to bridges.

A new denture will not last forever as the mouth and face change shape and the denture will either have to be replaced or realigned.

There are different types of dentures depending on the individual need and variations on the structure are made in accordance to your specific requirements.

Here treatment to find the best type of denture for you, and we can advise on every aspect of your dental treatment, in the quest to find the most elegant solution to your problem. Full or partial dentures, upper or lower dentures, conventional or immediate dentures, we have the answer to your needs.

The Benefits of Dentures

A dazzling smile needn’t be something reserved exclusively for Hollywood’s stars. With modern cosmetic dentures offering a variety of improvements to the overall appearance and functionality of your mouth, your ability to project the winning smile is now at your fingertips.

While, battling with the crippling effects of tooth loss, the use of either full or partial dentures can increase your ability to eat the foods you like in comfort whilst expanding on your existing diet. Impairments in speech can be overcome and your overall sense of confidence and well being are greatly enhanced by cosmetic dentures.

Teeth dentures not only improve the look of your smile but also complete your face and profile, giving you the look you want and the self-confidence you need to shine.
Your denture can adhere to your existing or previous tooth colour and improve on the brightness and vibrancy of your old smile for up to ten years, making it an effective and long term answer to tooth loss.

The physical benefits of upper, lower or full dentures aren’t just limited to your mouth’s effective functioning, but also provide your facial muscles with the support they need to prevent the signs of aging and facial sagging. Dentures dentists offer you the chance for immediate and effective treatments that leave you with a natural looking and comfortable denture and improve your quality of life, allowing you to live the way you want, with a healthy and happy smile.

Why Replace Your Teeth With Dentures?

If you’re suffering from full or partial loss of your teeth, you will be aware of the debilitating effect that tooth loss can have on numerous aspects of your life. Problems including the impairment of basic practical functions such as eating, drinking and speech are traumatic. The psychological effect that a loss of self-confidence, declining level of social interaction, sense of well being, health and happiness are all factors which become greatly compromised in the event of losing teeth.

Luckily, in today’s world of cosmetic dentistry, there are now a range of effective and life-improving treatments to help combat the problems associated with tooth loss.
Cosmetic dentures offer a range of options, from partial to full dentures, replacement of missing teeth not only provides you with the practical solution to the problem, but also restores and improves your smile with stunning effects.

While a full set of teeth provides a framework for the rest of your mouth, it also acts as a support to the muscles holding together the structure of your face. Teeth dentures act as the perfect solution in providing the necessary support for your mouth and face and help to overcome the associated problems of sagging facial muscles and enhanced aging. The result is a renewed confidence in your smile and the enhancement of your life and sense of happiness.

Whether you have a need for upper, lower or complete dentures, dentists can offer a number of immediate, virtually painless and effective treatments.
Dentures can provide you with new teeth that improve your speech, chewing ability and give you increased dietary options, giving you plenty to smile about!

How do I care for my Dentures?

Even through your Dentures are fake, they still require impeccable care. Our top tips for Caring for your Dentures are:

- When handling your Dentures, stand over a folded towel or basin of water. Dentures are delicate and may break if dropped.
- Don’t let your Dentures dry out. Place them in a Denture cleanser soaking solution or in plain water when you’re not wearing them. Never use hot water, which can cause them to warp.
- Brushing your Dentures daily will remove food deposits and plaque and help prevent them from becoming stained
- Brush your gums, tongue and palate every morning with a soft-bristled toothbrush before you insert your Dentures. This stimulates circulation in your tissues and helps remove plaque.
- See your Dentist if your Dentures break, chip, crack or become loose. Don’t be tempted to adjust them yourself - this can damage them beyond repair.