| If you are looking for a relatively easy | | | | procedures, dentures are suitable for most |
| solution to replace your missing death, | | | | people although there are some instances |
| regain your confidence and give you a smile | | | | where your dentist may advise an alternative |
| that makes you look and feel good again then | | | | route with one being if you lack saliva as a |
| tale a look at how cosmetic dentures have | | | | result of a dry mouth. |
| moved on in recent years. | | | | |
| | | | When you first loose your teeth you will be |
| Dentures are removable prosthetic devices | | | | provided with immediate dentures which will |
| which are designed to replace all or some of | | | | help you through those early months when |
| your teeth. Dentures don't just improve | | | | shrinkage and changes in your bone structure |
| appearance and personal confidence but | | | | and gums will occur. Your main denture plates |
| provide facial support and have a working | | | | will be created approximately 9-15 months |
| function in that they restore people's | | | | after your teeth have been extracted and the |
| ability to chew certain foods. It has been | | | | relatively stable structure of your bone and |
| said that dentures are the dental industries | | | | gums can be used to create the mould. |
| answer to a face lift! | | | | |
| | | | It can sometimes prove difficult to keep |
| With an increased interest in cosmetic | | | | lower jaw dentures in place in which case |
| dentistry, denture technology has | | | | your dentist may advise the use of mini |
| significantly moved on in recent years with | | | | implants to help keep your denture in place. |
| dentures being designed for comfort and | | | | Mini implants are much less invasive as full |
| natural appearance. Current technology | | | | tooth implants and can usually be placed into |
| enables dentists to provide you with dentures | | | | the jaw within an hour allowing you to walk |
| that actually blend in with your features | | | | out with your dentures safely snapped into |
| taking on the appearance of your natural | | | | place. |
| teeth. | | | | |
| | | | Don't make the mistake of many and assume |
| Long gone are the days when dentures are seen | | | | that dentures last for life. Even if you have |
| as belonging to someone who has passed their | | | | a full plate you will still need dental care. |
| sell by date. New and exciting cosmetic | | | | Cosmetic dentures aren't designed to last for |
| dentistry advancements means that your | | | | ever and the American Dental Association |
| dentist can provide you with natural teeth | | | | recommends that you replace your dentures |
| that everyone will think are your own. | | | | every 4 - 7 years. Dentures wear out and can |
| Dentures now fulfil their intended function | | | | become loose and ill fitting. Old dentures |
| enabling you to enjoy your food, be proud of | | | | can cause gum irritation, facial pain, |
| your smile and remain blissfully unaware that | | | | reduced ability to chew, digestive problems |
| you are sporting false teeth. | | | | and in some instance can cause pre-cancerous |
| | | | mouth and gum lesions. If you have worn the |
| Cosmetic dentistry now enables you to design | | | | same dentures for a long period of time your |
| and choose your dentures alongside your | | | | denture problems can't always be completely |
| dentist, making you feel part of the whole | | | | fixed so always go down the safe route and |
| process and helping you to contribute towards | | | | get your dentures checked on a regular basis. |
| your final perfect smile. You can now wear | | | | |
| your dentures with pride safe in the | | | | Unlike some other cosmetic dentistry |
| knowledge that you look and feel good. | | | | procedures your new dentures should be |
| | | | covered by your dental insurance. The cost of |
| I doubt few people will disagree that despite | | | | dentures is significantly less than many |
| recent denture advancements dentures still | | | | other cosmetic dentistry procedures with the |
| take some getting used to with initial speech | | | | prosthetic plates costing as little as $500 |
| issue to overcome (very short term) and the | | | | with an upper limit of around $2,000 – |
| possibility of mouth irritation and sores | | | | $3,000. In addition to the cost of the |
| (normally being as a result of poor denture | | | | denture you will also have to pay your dental |
| hygiene). | | | | fees which are likely to range between $400 |
| | | | and $1200 per plate. |
| However, unlike some other cosmetic dentistry | | | | |