For The Fully Edentulous
If you are edentulous it means that you have lost all of your teeth, and if you've lost all of your teeth that means you are not able to smile with confidence, speak clearly, or eat a variety of healthy foods. Being edentulous can take a toll on your quality of life, but don't fret, there are ways to restore your smile. Complete dentures are an easy and quick procedure for the fully edentulous.
Complete Dentures
Complete dentures are called that because there are also partial dentures. Partial dentures replace teeth that are missing and are located between your other healthy teeth rather than in a row. Partial dentures are not for the fully edentulous, but for those who have a few or several missing teeth.
Complete dentures consist of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-colored plastic base. The plastic base is specially fitted to your dental ridge and is held in place with suction and sometimes a denture adhesive. At one time dentures were clunky and noticeable, but modern dentures fit better and look like your natural teeth.
The Benefits
Whether you lose your teeth due to decay, gum disease, or injury it can be detrimental to your health, well-being, and quality of life. Missing teeth even affects your appearance. When you're missing teeth, especially all of your teeth, your mouth and lips can sink in and your facial muscles can sag giving you an aged look. Therefore, dentures benefit your appearance, but dentures also:
- Benefit your health by making it possible to eat a variety of healthy foods
- Benefit your emotional well-being by restoring your smile, and as a result, your self-confidence
- Make it easier to speak clearly
- Restore your quality of life