Dentures provide many benefits for aging patients

by | Jul 11, 2023 | Dental Tips

Lost teeth due to trauma, decay, or aging can have a significant impact on your lifestyle, including your appearance, ability to eat the foods you want, and even talking. Aging patients especially struggle with these issues due to wear and tear and gum disease. The good news is dentures today are relatively easy to maintain and provide an effective and natural looking solution for most people suffering from tooth loss.

Why consider dentures in North Canton, Ohio? Your dentist can suggest several reasons, including:

  • Improved physical and oral health
  • Eat most foods without difficulty
  • Look and feel younger
  • Improved confidence communicating with others

Modern dentures look and feel like real teeth and provide a great solution for those who may not be candidates for dental bridges or implants.

Benefits of dentures from your Canton-area dentist

When you have one or just a few missing teeth, your restorative dental options may include implants or a bridge to fill the gap. For those facing difficulties with all or most of their teeth, or whose jaw or gums are not the healthiest, dentures provide an excellent solution. Dentures are removable, but properly designed and adjusted, they fit snuggly in your mouth and are comfortable throughout the day.

Dentures may be full or partial. Partial removable dentures simply require a couple healthy teeth to attach to that keep it in place.

Your full or partial dentures are easy to maintain and typically may be cleaned inside or outside the mouth.

Above all, well-fitting dentures created a youthful appearance, keeping your face full with a natural looking smile while also helping maintain better oral health where lost teeth can otherwise lead to gum disease and jawbone degradation.

What to expect with Dentures from Thomas Dental

Have you decided dentures are the best solution for you? Anticipate several visits to be properly fitted with custom dentures from Thomas & Associates, beginning with a consultation.

  • At your first visit, we discuss your dental needs and determine if full dentures or partial dentures are right for you.
  • For full dentures, your next visit involves removing remaining teeth and allowing time for the gums to heal.
  • We measure your mouth and jaw and create models of your jaw to build custom dentures just for you.
  • Over several visits, your dentures are fitted for maximum comfort.

You will get many years of enjoyment from your dentures, but they do wear down over time and gum tissue tends to shrink with age. Rechecks between 5 and 10 years of use can help head off problems with eating and swelling or discomfort associated with loose dentures.

If you are considering full or partial dentures in North Canton, Ohio, and would like more information about the process and benefits, contact Thomas & Associates today.

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