Is It Time for Dentures?
Day after day the pain in your mouth gets worse. What used to be a pleasant lunch is now a painful chore. Restoring your previous quality of life may seem impossible. But did you know that dentures could be the answer to your oral health woes?
Thanks to innovations in dentistry, the quality of dentures has increased greatly. Dentures can return your confidence to smile, eat, and speak.
When it comes to dentures, education is a patient’s greatest asset. It can be difficult to know when it’s necessary to get dentures. Additionally, you need the help of a dentist to find the right type of dentures for to meet your unique needs.
Quincy High Care Dentistry wants to help educate you on the signs to look for. Read and check if you need to talk to your dentist about dentures.
Signs it May be Time for Dentures
- You are missing teeth already
If you’re missing teeth, that creates extra pressure on your remaining teeth. Partial dentures can be used to prevent that painful domino effect. Partial dentures fill the space created by missing teeth and prevent further complications from potential shifting of your remaining teeth.
- Severe tooth pain
If you’ve got severe tooth pain, head to the dentist right away to get your teeth checked out. Severe tooth pain usually means that tooth decay has reached down to the nerves of your teeth. Depending on the extent of the damage, your dentist may be able to perform a root canal, but if the tooth can’t be saved a partial denture might be your only option.
- Gums are red, swollen, tender, or bleeding
These signs of gum diseases must be taken seriously. If allowed to progress, periodontal disease can lead to loss of bone and teeth. Gum disease doesn’t have to lead to dentures, but you must be vigilant. A quick visit to a dental office in Quincy or elsewhere ensures you’re taking the preventative measures you need to and will set you on a path to restoring your oral health.
- Trouble eating hard or chewy foods
If you’re having trouble eating certain things, your dentist may determine that your teeth are simply too damaged for regular repair and recommend extraction. Dentures can help restore your smile and ability to eat.
What are my options?
As mentioned earlier, partial dentures can be a great option when only a few teeth are missing. However, with more severe issues, full dentures are the only option. The two main types of full dentures are implant-supported dentures and regular dentures. Implant-supported dentures attach to small hooks that are placed inside the jaw. Regular dentures simply sit upon the gums.
Your dentist will tell you which one is the right fit to address your circumstances.
Call Quincy High Care Dentistry Today
To find out more about whether you need dentures and, if you do, what type you’ll need, make an appointment at our dental office in Quincy. A consultation with our dentist will answer all your questions. Our staff of dedicated professionals is committed to helping you achieve and maintain oral health. Call us today at 6174054524 and we’ll be glad to assist you and answer all your dental inquires. Check us online at: www.quincyhighcaredentistry.com
