Dentures are amazing prosthetic devices that can comfortably replace lost teeth with beautiful and functional restorations. Since tooth loss and other oral health problems become more common with age, many seniors wear dentures, and this can lead some people to assume that younger adults cannot qualify for them. Fortunately, dentures can be a fantastic restoration option for adults of any age. Here’s a quick look at how dentures work and how your dentist can help a young person achieve a complete smile.
Can Younger Adults Receive Dentures?
Many older adults lose teeth due to age, wear and tear, injury, gum recession, or infection, and they frequently choose to restore their smiles with beautifully lifelike dentures. However, tooth loss is by no means uncommon among younger people, and many individuals lose teeth early due to athletic injuries. Fortunately, adults of any age can be fantastic candidates for dentures, and the process of placing them in younger patients is more or less the same as it is for older individuals.
How Are Dentures Placed?
The process of placing traditional dentures involves a complex and specialized process to create a restoration that is lifelike, functional, and incredibly comfortable. Before a patient can qualify for dentures, they will have to have any existing oral infections such as cavities and gum disease resolved, and it may be necessary to extract remaining teeth that cannot be saved. Then, their dentist will take bite impressions to be sent to a trusted dental lab where a skilled technician will use them to precisely craft the patient’s restoration.
When the denture is ready to be tried on, the patient will come back to the dental office to make sure it is comfortable and properly shaped. If approved, the appliance will be sent back to the lab so the technician can finalize it and polish it until it shines. When the device is ready, the patient will return to the office to try it on and receive any final adjustments before going on their way to enjoy their beautiful new smile.
Dentures can be a fantastic way for adults to replace a few or many lost teeth, and some patients will qualify for dental implants that allow their restorations to last longer and exert maximum chewing power. Consulting with your dentist can help you understand the best way to complete your smile.
About the Practice
White Cosmetic & Family Dentistry offers the finest oral health services in Goode. Led by Drs. Brandon and Julia White, the staff treats each patient with courtesy, respect and sincere compassion. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, emergency, and cosmetic dentistry as well as dentures. To schedule your consultation for tooth replacement, contact the office online or dial (540) 587-5707.