Do I need Dentures? Facts On Dental Implants and Dentures

If you must have permanent teeth removed, or if they fall out, it is important to have them replaced as soon as possible with dental implants, partial or full dentures or a bridge.

Many people think they do not have to replace missing teeth. Often they associate the loss of teeth with the aging process. However, replacing missing teeth will not only improve your physical appearance, it will also improve your eating and speaking skills. Also, each tooth performs a special function when combined with the rest. Each tooth holds the teeth on either side of it in place. Missing teeth can cause shifting and many other problems. Food particles could lodge in the spaces, forming plaque and causing periodontal disease, which can result in more lost teeth. Read more