If your natural teeth are in poor condition or you have a number of missing teeth, dentures in Vestal NY may be the solution. A person turns to dentures for a number of good reasons which include fractured tooth roots, advanced periodontal disease, failed root canals as well as teeth which are in such poor condition that they must be extracted.
Types of dentures:
Depending on the condition of the teeth the dentist can opt for either a full denture or a partial. As the name implies, a full denture is one which is used when all the teeth in either the upper or lower arch have been removed. A partial denture, on the other hand, relies on and takes advantage of some remaining teeth. It does not matter whether the denture is full or partial the materials that are used are the same. A full denture is held in position by suction and dental adhesive, a partial denture is stabilized with clasps which hook onto adjoining teeth.
Managing with dentures:
When you first wear dentures in Vestal NY there are certain adjustments that must be made. Over a matter of a few weeks or perhaps a month or two you will become accustomed to them.
During the first month the dentist will suggest that you avoid any type of food that requires a considerable bite force or grinding action; stay with softer foods during this adjustment period. In many cases, simply due to the way dentures are made and the way they rest in the dental arch you may find that your speech is compromised. These are issues, not problems; they will solve themselves over time. A great way to fast track a speech issue is to sit and read the evening newspaper out loud.
Once your natural teeth have been extracted your gums will shrink and, as a result, your new dentures in Vestal NY will feel loose. This is perfectly natural and to be expected, all you have to do is go back to the dentist and have the denture adjusted. The dentist will add material to the back of the denture and insert it into the dental arch; this will result in a denture lining that is identical to the contours of your palate. This is a procedure that will have to be repeated periodically as the lining will wear.
If you need dentures in Vestal NY you are invited to make an appointment with the New York Dental Group.
