How Dentures Can Help Improve Your Smile And Health

Human bodies are designed to wear out as a person gets older: muscles become flabbier, bones become brittle, and hair starts falling off as it turns grey or white. It is a harsh reality that universally applies to all human beings.

Some of the fastest things to wear out in the human body are the teeth. They are structures that endure the most abuse in your body and wear out before anything else. In fact, a recent report that was published by the Australian Dental Industry Association found that over a quarter of Australian adults from 60 years and above were toothless or edentulous.

Even though there is no definite statistic, reliable sources estimate that between 20 and 35 million Australian senior citizens use false teeth. The statistics are set to rise as the current generation continues to age and join the senior-age group.

What are False Teeth?

Even as modern technology continues to provide better health solutions for this generation, dentures (also known as false teeth) still remain as important features in the dental world. They have been around for many decades and their use will continue to grow for a long period to come due to their usefulness.

There are two types of false teeth available for those who seek teeth replacement:

1. Partial False Teeth

Partial false teeth are used if you've lost some of your teeth and need a solution to fill the gaps so as to have a great smile. They are applied after a dentist confirms that your remaining teeth are healthy and in perfect condition. These sets of false teeth are removable and rely on oral tissues and neighbouring teeth that act as anchors (abutments) or support bases.

2. Complete/ Full-Set False Teeth

Just like partial false teeth, a full denture is also a removable appliance that's recommended for edentulous patients. These sets of false teeth rely on the support of hard and soft tissues that are found in the mouth. Take note, gum tissues require a complete restoration procedure that lasts between 8 and 12 weeks before a full set of false teeth is inserted.

Preservation of Remaining Teeth

Naturally, teeth that remain after you've lost one or more teeth have a habit of drifting where the lost ones once stood, which leads to malocclusions and grave chewing problems. If lost teeth aren't replaced for a long period then the remaining ones can tilt, over-erupt or misalign. This gives rise to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. Other disorders can also arise as a result of this.

Aesthetics

Apart from being beneficial in oral functions false teeth help restore your esteem. This is because being edentulous has a physiological impact that dents your self-esteem. Hence, dental implants give back that great lost smile and make you feel confident about yourself.

Apart from all these great benefits false teeth have to offer, they remain among the most affordable teeth-replacement options out there. Those seeking replacement of more than one tooth will find false teeth as the most efficient and affordable solution to their problem. With no doubt, this is the perfect solution to your dental problems.


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Mark Miller is a qualified Orthodontic specialist at Dental as Anything. He has years of experience in handling complex dental problems and has served many dental patients at the centre. His years of experience in this field place him among the best dental practitioners around. Visit at http://www.dentalasanything.com.au/general-dentistry/dentures/ for more info and services.