You have just received news from your dentist that you will need to have all of your teeth extracted or suffer health complications. When he recommends dentures, you suddenly feel like your world is crashing down around you as questions race through your mind––Will I ever look normal again? What will my boyfriend or girlfriend think? How will I be able to eat?
Fear of this process is expected and normal, but with modern dentistry your life doesn’t have to end. Here are a few answers to common questions patients have regarding dentures:
I’m young and feel embarrassed about wearing false teeth. Dentures are not just for the elderly. There are plenty of young adults who are in need of major dental restoration that does sometimes involve the extraction of all or most of the teeth. This is nothing to be ashamed of and with well-fitted and well-care-for dentures, one can achieve a beautiful smile.
Will I ever look normal again? Your dentist will work with you to design dentures that are custom-made to match your mouth and face for a perfect fit. Providing photos of your original teeth will help your dentist create dentures that closely resemble your natural teeth.
Are dentures uncomfortable? Not when they are properly-fitted by a dentist. A solution to one common complaint––loose dentures––is to have implant-supported false teeth. Titanium rods are surgically implanted into your jaw in several locations and serve as anchors to stabilize the dentures. Complications can result from ill-fitting dentures, so regular checkups are strongly encouraged to ensure they are comfortable and correctly aligned.
The Dental Benefits Program is committed to providing affordable options to patients in need of dental care. We are here to give you the financial assistance necessary to restore your smile and reclaim your life.