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.
Once you have your denture, you can forget about it, right? Wrong! Annual recall appointments will be needed to keep you healthy, comfortable, and smiling. (more…)
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.
Wearing her old denture – facial support is inadequate, bite is overclosed, and teeth are worn down
Wearing her new denture – facial support has been restored, bite is opened up, and new teeth restore appearance and chewing function
Most denture wearers know the tell-tale signs that mean a trip to your Denturist – sore spots, chipped teeth, or broken dentures. However, other problems are also worthy of discussion with your denture expert. (more…)