Dentures in Everett Are Not Only For The Elderly

We provide dentures in Everett for patients of all ages. Numerous people lose one or more of their adult's teeth that have to be extracted because of dental problems, or because they were knocked out. Not only can an unsightly gap in one's front teeth play havoc with a person's self-image, especially in social situations or when they want to look their best, but there are numerous medical reasons to replace the missing teeth with either partial or full dentures. Some of these include - 

Bone Loss: In order to maintain density, all bone needs stimulation. When it comes to the bones in the jaw, the stimulation is provided by the motion of the teeth. If this stimulation is missing, the bone begins to shrink and deteriorate. Depending on the number of missing teeth this shrinkage can cause alterations in the structure of the face, causing the person to look much older than they are.
 
Crooked Teeth: When teeth lose some of their support, the pressure of chewing can cause them to shift, or lean towards the gap, causing other problems like excessive wear, and problems with how the teeth come together. Also, since crooked teeth are significantly harder to keep clean, they are far more susceptible to decay. This can lead to a need for dentures in Everett.
 
Difficulty Eating: If you have one or more missing molars, you may very well have some difficulty chewing and tend to stick to foods that are 'softer'. Unfortunately some of the foods that are the most difficult to chew, offer the most nutritional value. Apples and nuts being prime examples. All too many 'soft' foods are highly processed offering little nutritional value. A bad diet lead to a vitamin deficiency, malnourishment, and a compromised immune system.
 
All of these problems are relatively easily avoided with a well-fitting set of dentures, be they partial or full.
 
However, the key word in the above statement are "well-fitting".  
There is no question that the dentures made today are a far cry from what your grandparents wore. Modern dentures in Everett are far more natural looking and comfortable than they were even a couple of decades ago. Unfortunately, this does not mean that all dentures are created equal.  The perfect set of dentures has to start being expertly contoured to the alveolar ridges that surround and anchor the teeth. If this does not happen, your dentures are unlikely ever to be perfectly comfortable.
 
However, even if you started out with well-fitting dentures, the natural aging process will cause your gums and jaw bones to gradually shrink and change shape over time giving rise to one of the most common complaints denture wearers have... their dentures don't fit as well as they used to.
 
Visit Us for a Better Fitting Set of Dentures

Poorly fitting dentures are not a minor issue and should not be ignored. They can lead to chronic mouth sores and oral thrush, which is a yeast infection. Nutritional deficiencies are also commonly found in people who cannot chew well because of their dentures.
 
If your dentures slip, hurt, cause sores or if you notice that your gums are bleeding, or that you have persistent bad breath, it is time to visit us. Please do not attempt to fix the problem yourself especially by using excessive amounts of dental cream that contain zinc and can lead to other, often serious, health issues. We will thoroughly inspect your mouth and dentures to see if your dentures need replacing, or if they can simply be fixed.  We gladly discuss all your options with you and answer all your concerns about dentures in Everett.