There are lots of different reasons you might find yourself in need of dentures. You might have had an accident where your mouth and teeth have been injured. Your teeth may need to be removed because of an infection or poor oral health.
Sometimes, teeth deteriorate with old age and you’ll need to replace them with dentures.
Is there a difference between dentures and false teeth?
There’s no difference between dentures and false teeth; they are both names for artificial teeth that you can place in your mouth temporarily to replace one or more of your own missing teeth.
If you need dentures or false teeth, you can get them from your dentist who will help make sure that the process is as easy and pain-free as possible.
What are the benefits of dentures?
Whether you call them dentures or false teeth, they are very useful for those of us who have lost one or more timeartup teeth. There are two main, overarching benefits of false teeth; firstly, aesthetic and secondly practical.
Aesthetically, false teeth or dentures can look almost exactly the same as your real teeth. They can help you maintain a great smile and look extremely natural in your mouth – most people won’t notice if you have false teeth.
From a practical perspective, dentures help you maintain the strength and structure of your facial muscles. They also help you chew your food so you can continue to eat normally.
What are the different kinds of dentures?
There are a few types of dentures, including:
- Full dentures: this is a full set of false teeth, which you will need if you have none of your own teeth remaining in your mouth.
- Partial dentures: partial dentures are useful when you have lost one or more of your own teeth and need to replace them. Acrylic is typically used to make partial dentures.
- Flexible or nylon dentures: these dentures are a metal-free option so they are thin, lightweight and less noticeable than metal false teeth.
Regardless of whether your dentures are made of acrylic or nylon, they will be custom-made to fit your mouth and usually made onsite at your dentist.
What is the process of getting dentures?
As there are many different reasons for needing dentures, there are many different ways you might start your journey to getting false teeth, but usually, you will start by having an appointment with your dentist to assess your specific needs – including the best shape, colour and size teeth for you.
After your dentures have been made and you are wearing them they can take time to get used to but your dentist will be able to support you through this process from beginning to end.
