Cosmetic Dentistry

Dentures are normally made of acrylic resin, and are used to replace missing tooth or teeth. Dentures have two types: partial and complete. While dentures are initially used to replace missing teeth, it also serves as support for your jaw muscles and help make it stronger and more proportional. Dentures also help in some mispronunciation problems that you’ll otherwise make because of missing teeth. Getting dentures are always customized to the patient, and should be discussed with your dentist.

There are people who consider getting permanent dentures but are reluctant because it means having a foreign body in their mouth permanently. Permanent dentures, as with any other type of cosmetic dentistry procedure, has its pros and cons.

Pros
As we grow older we experience a decline in our bodily activities and our capability to go with the flow of things around us. There will be a time in our life that we are going to need dentures. However, for some people, removable dentures and bridges provide a certain discomfort for them, add to the fact that it’s usually lose and has a tendency to be unstable.

This is the reason why a lot of patients prefer getting permanent dentures instead of removable ones. Permanent dentures are fixed in place so there’s no need to worry about laughing too hard or biting on a piece of apple because permanent dentures are there to stay. Other patients who have already opted to permanent dentures also say that it looks and feels better than the removable ones.

Cons
However, as with any procedure, it is not without risks and complications. The biggest con in getting permanent dentures for some patients is the steep price. Dental implants usually cost a lot of money, to ensure the quality and safety of the material being used. Another thing that patients consider a disadvantage is that it’s time-consuming. Getting permanent dentures is going to take multiple procedures in placing the dental implants, especially if there are many teeth involved.

Discomfort after the procedure however, vary from patient to patient. After getting permanent dentures, the patient usually feels a considerable amount of pain for a few days. Swelling is also present after the surgery, something which is more uncomfortable for some patients.

Getting permanent dentures is something that should be discussed thoroughly with your dentist. It’s very advisable to get as much opinion from other patients as possible than to rely on hearsay information. Seeing before and after pictures also helps a lot in making your decision, as well as discussing it with other patients who already have permanent dentures and those who are potential patients.