Dentures

If you have no teeth there are only two options to consider when replacing missing teeth. Dentures and dental implants are the two most common solutions. The two differ in longevity and comfort.

Many people with missing teeth wear conventional or cosmetic upper and lower dentures or partial dentures and many are unhappy with them. Even dentures replace your missing teeth they never fit or feel like natural teeth. They become loose fitting due to shrinking of the bone and  gum tissue, which then causes irritation to the mouth, sores and pain. Lower dentures do not have the underlining support like the upper denture which restrict your ability to eat and talk. Therefor the aid of dental adhesive is often used.

Upper dentures are different. They are easier to wear because of adhesion the suction in upper palate (roof of the mouth)which helps keeping the denture in place provided there is enough bone structure. But having the palate covered is reducing the taste of foods that you are eating and reduces the feeling of hot or cold. Sores and pain while chewing and talking are quite frequent associated with ill fitting dentures as the gum tissue shrinks, therefor many people suffer, and use the aid of dental adhesive with upper dentures as well.

Removable partial dentures might be used when only one or several teeth are missing.  A partial denture is anchored to the teeth on either side of the empty area using a metal clasp. If this is not done correctly, this can be very damaging to these teeth.