Dentures Solihull is the common name for removable false teeth. These are not the only types of devices that can be used to replace missing natural teeth, however. And the reasons people want to have false teeth are varied, including more than just a desire to chew.
The reasons for having false teeth range from practical (it’s hard to chew without sufficient teeth) to personal (people often have sunken faces if they are lacking most of their teeth). Even things like the ability to enunciate properly can be difficult without enough teeth, and be reason enough to have them replaced.
The types of non-removable false teeth go by different names, depending on how they are attached. Crowns cover teeth that are still rooted, but somehow deficient. Bridges place a false tooth between two natural ones, and anchor it using the natural teeth. Implants can actually be placed in the bone, and false teeth rooted this way. Non-removable methods tend to be more expensive, but they also usually give better outcomes.
For removable replacement teeth, a cast of the person’s mouth is needed, in order to make it fit properly. Implants are not always so fitted, and may be custom made or mass produced. If a cast of the person’s mouth is made, it is usually made by the dentist, but then shipped off to a dental lab in order for the actual prosthesis to be made.
With removable dentures Solihull, the most common problems are excessive salivation and sore spots. Gagging can occur in some cases, as well, for physical or psychological reasons. Salivation generally returns to normal after a few hours to a day, once the body ‘realizes’ they are non-food items. And adjustments to the devices can help relieve sore spots.
Despite all the progress that has been made in the field of false teeth, patients should do everything they can to keep their own teeth as long as possible. Removable prostheses do not give the same chewing power as real teeth, and implants, bridges and crowns can be expensive. Ask your dentist for more advice.
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