Dr. Kevin J Daily provides patients with dentures as an option for replacing missing teeth. It is fairly common for adults to lose a tooth throughout their lifetime. The percentage of people that lose all of their teeth has decreased significantly, but there is still a need for 70% of adults to replace at least one of their teeth.
Dr. Daily provides multiple ways for patients to replace teeth and the first thing to consider is why a tooth fell out in the first place. If, for example, a tooth fell out due to an accident or an isolated infection there are a variety of cosmetic dentistry solutions that can be considered. The challenge is that many people suffer from repeated cavities or severe gum disease. If this or a general deterioration due to old age is what has caused tooth loss, then using a procedure like dental implants doesn’t make sense because the mouth isn’t healthy enough to support it.
Dentures are an ideal solution for people that have lost a few or all of their teeth. They are very flexible in that an expert dentist can use them to replace teeth in a natural looking way without an invasive procedure. Partials can be worn in conjunction with natural teeth. They are created after a mold is taken of the mouth to ensure that the new teeth look and feel natural. Typically, they are secured to the surrounding teeth using a bracket like system. This way they can easily be removed. Many people prefer to wear partials rather than having a cosmetic procedure performed because of how quickly the process is completed. Once done, no one will notice that dentures are mixed in with natural teeth.
A full set is a good option for people that are struggling with oral health issues. When teeth start to fall out, and appear likely to do so again, full dentures can make it easier for people to go about life. Losing teeth or struggling from constant cavities can be traumatic. In this scenario, it may not make sense to wait for all of the teeth to fall out when they can be carefully removed and replaced with a full set of dentures. Once done, patients no longer need to worry about tooth pain. This is one of the reasons that caregivers often prefer them to natural teeth.
Dentures are also more comfortable than ever. They can fit securely into place and make it easy to enjoy eating and drinking like normal while maintain a person’s appearance. Many patients elect to wear them immediately after losing teeth while making a determination of whether or not they want to use a more permanent replacement option like a dental bridge or dental implants. Partials can be worn long-term or simply used while considering which direction a person wants to go.
Dr. Kevin Daily is an expert at restoring damaged teeth and replacing ones that have fallen out. If you want to learn more about the various options available to you, call and schedule an appointment today.
