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Why Get a Denture?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019d likely agree that ANYTHING is better than having no teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dentures help you enjoy more than a soft, liquid diet. You can get used to dentures with practice and time and keep eating the foods you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A denture will help you smile with confidence and preserves the shape of your profile for much longer than if you didn\u2019t have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Denture Downsides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dentures may be durable, and look and feel like teeth. But they can\u2019t chew food with the same strength as natural teeth do. After getting dentures, you\u2019d find that your bite strength is incredibly reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With time, the pressure from wearing a denture can cause the bone in your jaw to resorb and shrink. This leads to your smile\u2019s vertical dimension shortening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An upper denture can even block the taste of food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some people find that their dentures can loosen with time and slip around, causing garbled speech and embarrassing moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In view of the negative aspects to dentures, some people opt for secure dental implants as an alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Do You Need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
With the pros and cons of dentures in mind, you\u2019ll be able to make the best decision for your health. You\u2019ll also have to consider your lifestyle and career to determine the best tooth replacement option for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t stress the details on your own. Schedule a consultation with a Clayton denture dentist to learn more. Call The Grove Family Dentistry today.
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