Approximately 10% of all households in the U.S. include at least one person who uses dentures. It’s rather surprising that tooth loss is so prevalent in such a wealthy country. Although the use of dentures is very common, the quality of modern dentures is generally so good that others do not normally recognize that someone is using dentures.
Some Sobering Statistics About Tooth Loss
* Each year about people with missing teeth have dentures made.
* In the U.S., more than 35 million people have no teeth.
* At least 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth.
* The most common reasons for tooth loss include decay, gum disease, an injury or cancer.
* About 90% of those who have lost teeth use dentures.
* The consequences of missing teeth include diabetes, dietary changes, obesity, heart disease and certain types of cancer.
Complete or Full Dentures
There are two types of complete or full Dentures in Oyster Bay NY . conventional or immediate. Most people adjust quite well to upper dentures, but some have more difficulty adapting to lower dentures.
* Conventional dentures are created after the removal of the teeth, and the gum tissue has started to heal. The denture is usually ready to place into the mouth and wear about 8 to 12 weeks after the teeth are extracted.
* Immediate dentures are made prior to the teeth being extracted and is placed into the mouth immediately. Obviously, many prefer immediate dentures since they do not have to be without teeth for an extended period. The disadvantage to immediate dentures is that the gums and bones shrink, especially while still healing. Because of this, immediate dentures may require more adjustments in order to fit properly or are considered a temporary solution while waiting for conventional dentures.
Partial Dentures
A bridge or partial denture consists of replacement teeth attached to a gum-colored base. It fills in the gap caused by missing teeth.
* A removable bridge is attached to adjoining teeth with a metal framework holding the denture in place.
* A fixed bridge is permanently attached to crowns on the adjoining teeth and is very natural in appearance.
If you need Dentures in Oyster Bay NY, visit Dr. Kozlowski at the Locust Valley Dental Group. She is an experienced and well-regarded dentist who is dedicated to offering high-quality care to all of her patients. To learn more, visit the website.
