Missing teeth not only affect your appearance and self-esteem, but it also affects your oral health. If you're missing teeth, there's no need to feel ashamed. Tooth loss is prevalent among American adults, but it's also treatable with tooth replacements. McDonald Family Dentistry can help restore your smile and confidence with high-quality dentures designed explicitly for you.
Why Modern Dentures Are So Popular
Since their inception in 700 BC, dentures have come a very long way over the centuries. In Northern Italy, Etruscans used animal or human teeth to replace missing teeth. But luckily, our dentures look and feel light years beyond what they did in ancient times. And modern dentures are more natural-looking, comfortable, and sleek than ever.
1. Comfortable and Natural-Looking
Technological advancements make today's dentures look and feel more natural than ever. We customize the denture to fit your mouth precisely so they don't look or feel clunky in your mouth. Other people won't be able to tell you that your dentures aren't natural teeth!
2. Cost-Effective
Dentures are less expensive than other types of tooth replacements, like dental implants. So you can have a stunning, full smile without breaking the bank.
3. Removable
Dentures are removable, so you can thoroughly clean your mouth and dentures without worrying about lingering debris stuck between your gums and an immovable tooth replacement. With a removable prosthesis, you can remove them anytime you want.
How to Care for Dentures
When caring for your dentures, clean them thoroughly to remove all the bacteria, food debris, and plaque buildup. If you don't practice good oral and denture hygiene, you can get an oral infection, gum disease, or tooth decay in a remaining natural tooth.
Cleaning your dentures regularly ensures they stay functional so you can bite and chew food effectively. When you're not wearing your dentures, store them in water or denture solution in a container for safekeeping; dentures must stay moist, or they can crack or break.
If you notice your dentures give you sores or feel like they no longer fit your mouth, please get in touch with your dentist for a re-fitting or replacement.
Call Us for Dentures in Roanoke, VA
Your dentist in 24014 provides custom-made dentures at our dental office in Roanoke. Call us today to schedule your denture consultation with Dr. Ben or Dr. Kate.