Dentures are removable dental prosthetics that can be used to replace missing teeth and improve your smile. If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth due to gum disease, tooth decay, or injury, replacing them will improve your appearance as well as your health. This is because dentures make it easier to eat and communicate than it would be without teeth—things that many people take for granted.
When you lose all of your teeth, your face muscles may sag, giving you an older appearance. Dentures can help to round out the shape of your face and profile. They can be created to closely mimic your actual teeth, so your appearance is not significantly altered. Dentures may potentially enhance the appearance of your smile.
What to Expect
For a few weeks, new dentures may feel awkward until you get used to them. The dentures may feel loose at first as your cheek and tongue muscles learn to hold them in place. Minor discomfort or soreness is not uncommon. You may notice a temporary increase in saliva flow. These issues should gradually away when your mouth adjusts to the dentures. Following the insertion of a denture, follow-up appointments with Dr. Castillo are usually required so that the fit can be evaluated and corrected. If any condition persists, especially discomfort or soreness, make sure to get it seen by the dentist!
Even if you wear full dentures, you must maintain appropriate dental care. Brush your gums, tongue, and roof of your mouth with a soft-bristled brush every morning before inserting your dentures to improve circulation and help remove plaque.
Schedule a Dental Visit
Contact Agoura Family Smiles if you have any queries about your dentures, or if they stop fitting properly or get damaged. Also, remember to schedule frequent dental appointments. Dr. Castillo will evaluate your mouth to ensure that your dentures are still properly fitting.
