DENTURE FIT AND BONE LOSS

DENTURE FIT AND BONE LOSS

The bone loss you will experience after you have lost teeth can lead to ill-fitting dentures – visit your Denturist to discuss solutions to restore proper denture fit and function.

All denture patients have experienced it: that day when you realize your denture is loose. There are a number of reasons your denture may start to fit poorly. Sometimes, uneven or excessive tooth wear causes your denture to tip or rock. Certain health conditions can also affect how your denture fits, such as weight loss of more than 7 pounds, sudden or new illness, cancer treatments, and various medications. However, there is one factor affecting all denture wearers that you may not have considered – bone loss.

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Regular denture replacements will keep you smiling

Regular denture replacements will keep you smiling

When you buy a pair of shoes, you understand that in time, they will become worn out and lose their comfortable fit, and that eventually you will have to replace them. It is the same with dentures: in time, replacements will be needed, even though many denture wearers believe that dentures should last a lifetime.

Images of patient before treatment

Wearing her old denture – facial support is inadequate, bite is overclosed, and teeth are worn down

Images of patient after treatment

Wearing her new denture – facial support has been restored, bite is opened up, and new teeth restore appearance and chewing function

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