Dentures

There are many misconceptions about how denture wearers should care for their dentures and their oral health.

According to Denture Wearers, here are the most common problems associated with wearing dentures:

 Premature Aging
New dentures can replace the worn ridges, lenghthing and straightening your face, making you look and feel younger!
 Poor Fit
Loose or improper fitting dentures can cause excessive friction between the soft tissues and the dentures, resulting in sore spots that may become infected.
 Poor Chewing Ability
A denture that doesn't fit or teeth that don't function effectively can make it difficult to chew food properly. As a result, many nutritious and harder-to-chew foods may be eliminated from the diet. In these cases, digestion and overall good health are affected.
 Unnatural Aesthetics
"Chicklet" teeth that are all the same color can be a tell-tale sign that a person is wearing a denture. The same is true with overly dark teeth. Other signs are flat teeth, "picket fence" teeth, too much gum, too much teeth or not enough teeth showing.
 Joint and Jaw Disorders
Excessive denture tooth wear and "shortening" of the ridges may cause improper support and function which can upset the jaw mechanism. This can, in extreme cases, lead to a temporo mandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. TMJ can be characterized by pain in the jaw, neck, head, and/or shoulders.
 Bad Oral Hygiene
Food particles can get stuck in old or dirty dentures. This breeds bacteria, which can weaken the denture and lead to bad breath.
Due to the porous nature of the acrylic or porcelain from which dentures are made and the natural changes occurring in the mouth, even the best made denture should be replaced every 3 years.
 Emotional and Psychological Distress
Improper fit or unnatural-looking dentures can make it difficult and embarrassing to speak, eat and socialize.

If you wear dentures or are considering dentures, give Livonia Dental Care a call. We specialize in designing dentures that not just enhance your appearance but also work!

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