Expert Dentists Answer Some Permanent Denture FAQs
A study found that 56% of people who wear dentures were plagued (no pun intended) by the worry that their dentures adversely affected their self-confidence in professional, social, and romantic situations. Not only so, but denture wearers also admitted to actively avoiding certain kinds of food.
With the exponential advancements in cosmetic dental solutions, we hope this problem will soon cease to be a major pain in the rear (or rather pain in the teeth) for people. Permanent dentures may be just the thing you are looking for.
What Are Permanent Dentures?
Permanent dentures are essentially false teeth fastened to the jawbone. Permanent dentures cannot be removed, unlike regular dentures. This ensures that they don’t shift around in your mouth. It also eliminates the feeling of a foreign object in your mouth. Permanent dentures deter the decline of your jawbone and preserve the natural structure of your face. Since they mimic the original teeth so well, the patient will not feel any difficulty in eating or speaking. Permanent dentures can be a solution to a single missing tooth or multiple.
Can I Get Permanent Dentures?
According to expert dentists, any person is a good candidate for permanent dentures as long as their jawbone is strong enough to support the implants. Additionally, you will also be required to maintain good dental hygiene. Brush using a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoridated paste, twice a day. Floss to clean bits of food stuck to your tooth gaps. Permanent dentures are considered perfect for patients who have multiple missing teeth.
Are Implants and Permanent Dentures the Same Thing?
Permanent dentures and dental implants are often used interchangeably but the two aren’t exactly the same thing. Dental implants are used to replace the roots of missing teeth. Permanent dentures are then affixed to the implant.
Can Permanent Dentures Be Removed?
As evident in the name, permanent dentures are not removable. They are custom-made to replicate the look and feel of a person’s natural teeth so it’s unusual for a patient to want them removed. If in case, the dentures are still to be removed, the patient will need to employ surgical intervention.
Are Permanent Dentures Affordable?
It is actually difficult to decide if permanent dentures are affordable or not, since the cost depends on a lot of factors. For example, if you chose resin dentures the price will be considerably lower than metal ones. If someone requires a bone graft, there will be a whole host of other expenses for that. It also depends on how many teeth need to be replaced. Considerably all of this, the cost of permanent dentures can be narrowed down to $2000 to $10,000.
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**Disclaimer: This content is not a professional dental or medical advice and does not imply a relationship between patient and care provider or the doctors.