Having missing, broken, or decayed teeth can really do a number on one’s self-confidence. People with dental problems often don’t want to be around other people, and try not to talk, smile, or even a lot. Others will find ways to cover their mouths while eating or talking. Instead of having these issues, there are many options available to people that will restore their smiles and give them all the confidence in the world when they are out in public. Many people opt for dentures, which is one of the most common way of replacing missing teeth, and one of the least expensive.
There are a number of reasons why one should visit a cosmetic dentist Tulsa to have missing teeth replaced. Not only are they going to look better and have more confidence, it will also help to improve their overall physical health. When there are dental issues, a lot of other health issues can result. For instance, an abscessed tooth can lead to illness, because there is a buildup of poison that does not go away unless it is treated by a dental professional. Bad teeth can cause other teeth to go bad, and patients can end up with jaw problems, including TMJ. Having dental issues can lead to malnutrition, because patients are unable to chew food.
Dentures are the least expensive option for tooth replacement, and patients can have either partial or full dentures. A partial denture will replace a few missing teeth. If all of the top or bottom teeth need to be removed/replaced, a full denture is used. The procedure does require several visits to the cosmetic dentist in Tulsa, which involve taking molds of the mouth, removing the damaged teeth if necessary, and creating the new teeth. Usually, two molds are made. The first is made before the teeth are pulled, so the dental professionals can create a temporary denture for the patient to wear while their mouth is healing after surgery. Then, new molds are made for the final denture. The entire process takes about a year. To learn more about this and other tooth replacement options, talk to the dental professionals at Carletti Dentistry & Associates.
