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What Will Happen if I Don’t Get Dentures for My Missing Teeth

Having false teeth is better than having no teeth at all, hands down. If you’ve lost a couple or all of your teeth, then you’ve probably looked into getting tooth replacements—but thought the cost wasn’t worth it. This is especially true for people whose missing teeth aren’t so visible and hasn’t immediately affected their ability to eat.

The truth is that the longer you wait to get affordable dentures and implants, the more problems can occur, which will be more expensive to correct later on. While the problem might not be obvious even a few years after losing your teeth, don’t make the mistake of thinking that the problems will go away on their own!

What happens if I don’t get dentures?

There’s no hiding the fact that missing teeth can greatly impact how you look.

Having missing teeth can cause people to avoid opening their mouths to speak, which will greatly reduce their ability to interact with others and form close relationships. In fact, even if the missing teeth don’t affect your physical appearance today doesn’t mean that it will stay that way forever. The longer you wait, the more costly it will be to correct those changes.

For one, the position of your remaining teeth will shift. The ones closest to the gaps left by the missing teeth will slowly sag inwards, changing the way you bite. Over time, these shifts will ever so slowly change the way you eat—so much so that it can be difficult to perceive until the time that it will be hard to bite entirely!

Because the teeth also provide definition to your cheeks, your facial shape will change as well. The sagging teeth will cause your cheeks to appear sunken, which will age your appearance prematurely.

However, the biggest problem with missing teeth is the loss of bone density in your jaw, which can weaken its hold on your remaining teeth, causing even more loss. After all, like any other tissue in your body, your jawbone can atrophy if portions of it are not in active use.

Are dentures the only option to replace missing teeth?

Dentures are usually the most common and affordable way to replace missing teeth. However, if you only have one missing tooth, you can opt to get dental implants as well. These are tiny titanium posts that are screwed into your jaw and fixed with an abutment and a dental crown to act as false teeth.

What are the benefits of getting dentures?

Dentures and implants can both help improve your smile, mitigate the effects of bone density loss, and prevent problems with biting and chewing later on. However, there are two distinct advantages to using dentures.

They’re Removable

Some people just aren’t comfortable with having a permanent foreign fixture in their mouths. The good thing with dentures is that they can be removed according to your preference and will incur the least discomfort because they will not require surgery to install!

While the benefits of mitigating bone density will be more apparent with permanent solutions like implants, dentures will still go a long way in slowing bone density loss.

They’re Cost-Effective 

By far, dentures are the most affordable option to replace missing teeth because they typically don’t require surgery. However, dentists will still ensure that you have a comfortable bite by matching the layout of your current teeth. They will even colour-match the dentures to ensure that they don’t stand out from your natural teeth.

Conclusion

Dentures do a lot more than improve your smile. They mitigate bone density loss, prevent misaligned teeth, and help you avoid biting problems later on. When you lose your teeth, it’s best to get dentures as soon as possible to prevent more costly treatments down the road.

Are you looking for denture specialists to help you with your missing teeth? Digital Denture Centre offers affordable dentures and implants to patients in Surrey, BC. We also offer home services for various care homes in Surrey/White Rock/Langley areas. Contact us today to make an appointment!