If you are living with missing or severely damaged teeth, you may have thought—at least occasionally—about getting a type of dental prosthesis like dentures or dental implants. However, you may not have gotten them in the past for one reason or another. Before you make any final decisions about a dental prosthesis, get to know some of the many reasons that you should consider getting a dental prosthesis to help correct your dental issues. Then, you can better decide whether or not a dental prosthesis is right for you.
Dental Prosthetics Can Make Eating Easier
One of the biggest challenges you might face when you are missing teeth is eating. Eating with missing teeth can mean that food gets stuck in the gaps between your teeth (where your other teeth used to be). It can also just be difficult to properly chew food without all of your teeth intact.
Dental prosthetics can help with these issues. By putting an artificial tooth in the gap where a natural tooth used to be, you will be preventing food from getting lodged between the teeth and can give yourself a more uniform bite and chewing surface. Easing your eating difficulties will make eating more enjoyable again, allowing you to focus on the taste and flavor of your food rather than the mechanics of chewing it.
Dental Prosthetics Can Make Talking Easier
When you lost a tooth or two, you may have noticed that certain aspects of your speech changed. Some letters may have become more difficult to pronounce or enunciate. You might also have developed a slight lisp or hiss when you pronounce the "s" sound or have other difficulties talking properly.
This is a common issue when teeth are lost, but you do not have to continue struggling with it. Dental prosthetics can help. By giving your tongue something tooth-like to press against, you will eradicate most—if not all—of your speech and talking issues related to tooth loss.
Dental Prosthetics Can Increase Self-Esteem
In addition to helping with the functional capabilities of your teeth and mouth, dental prosthetics can also have a major emotional and mental impact on a person's life and well-being. When you are missing teeth, you might feel unsure of yourself and self-conscious about your teeth and your smile. But if you get dentures, a dental bridge, or dental implants, people will not even be able to tell that you are missing teeth anymore. You will have a brighter and more uniform smile, which can quickly boost your self-esteem and self-confidence.
Knowing these reasons for considering a dental prosthesis, you can schedule an appointment with a dentist to discuss your options.
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