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Here at Platinum Dental, we know that the idea of getting dentures can be overwhelming or maybe even embarrassing, but we’re here to help you get the best fit to help you fix your smile. Contrary to comedies, dentures are not just for the elderly to scare their family with. They can be used to help after accidents, tooth decay due to gum disease or improper dental hygiene, which have caused tooth loss at any age.
If you think you might need dentures or dental implants, give us a call today.
What to expect
The process of getting dentures fitted depends on a few things. One of which is the state of your teeth that need to be replaced. If there are teeth that need to be extracted, you will need to allow for your gums to heal before fitting dentures into their spots. This can take up to one-two weeks. If you are concerned about having gaps in your teeth for that long, talk to one of our trusted dentists about the possibility of immediate dentures or dental implants.
Another factor to consider is the type of denture desired. Dentures can be made from porcelain, acrylic resin, nylon, and chrome cobalt metal. Porcelain used to be the most popular, but resin is now the most common because it is lighter, cheaper, and sticks better to its base.
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Foods
Dentures have come a long way from where they used to be, but there are still foods you should avoid or eat carefully if you have dentures.
- Whole fresh fruits
- Hard crusty breads
- Tough red meats
- Nut butters
- Chewing gum and sticky candies