When you’re missing teeth life is more challenging. Whether you are missing a few – or even all your teeth – you can’t eat certain foods, speaking can be difficult, and your confidence is affected. Thankfully, dentures can solve all these issues. Because of modern dentistry, false teeth feel more natural than ever before.
Why Should You Consider Dentures?
Dentures provide both functional and cosmetic benefits. They restore your chewing ability, so you can eat your favorite foods again. Dentures also restore your smile and boost your confidence. If you’re missing several teeth, partial dentures are usually the way to go. They can be designed so they depend on the support of your remaining teeth. Full dentures are used if you’re missing all your teeth. These stay in place with either adhesive or dental implants.
Do Dentures Affect Speech?
When considering dentures, many people wonder if speaking will be awkward or difficult. The truth is that dentures improve your ability to speak. This is because when you’re missing teeth, the gaps make certain sounds challenging. When you first get your dentures, the muscles in your mouth need some time to adjust. As they get stronger, you’ll be able to speak easily.
Getting Dentures at Helotes Family Dentistry
When you’re getting dentures with us, we’ll start with a consultation at our Helotes office. We’ll take impressions of your gums, so a lab can create the custom dentures. At your next appointment, we’ll do an initial fitting and make any adjustments if needed. We may schedule a follow-up appointment to see how you’re doing and answer any questions. If you’re interested in restoring your smile with dentures, please contact us today!
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