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Are Dentures Better Than Teeth Whitening?
If you are undecided about what would be better option, dentures or teeth whitening, so that you can achieve that fabulous smile, it is always best to know the exact condition of your teeth and gums. Both are excellent cosmetic dental procedures meant for specific circumstances of the teeth. Dentists usually examine your overall oral cavity and he can advise you of the best cosmetic dental procedure, or provide you with several good options.
When your teeth are stained or discolored only, with all of them still present and in relative healthy condition, then teeth whitening is the right option. Also, dentists would prefer that you don’t have a sensitive tooth. A sensitive tooth feels pain or a sharp tingling when exposed to either cold foods (like ice cream) or warm ones (like soup). Often, the chemical used in whitening or bleaching the teeth will increase such sensitivity.
When some or all of your teeth are damaged or lost, teeth whitening won’t be enough, because it would be like painting on a wall that is about to crumble down. You will need dentures or artificial teeth replacement. Dentures (sometimes referred to as prosthesis) will support the lips and prevent the cheeks from sagging inwards. It will improve both your speaking and eating ability. And the obvious psychological benefit of dentures is that it will help you regain your self-confidence and self-esteem.
There are five kinds of dentures: a complete denture; an overdenture; an implant-retained denture; an immediate denture, and a partial denture.
A “complete denture” (also called a full denture) is placed over the completely toothless gum. All the teeth are extracted and then, the gum must be allowed to heal. The healing may take a few weeks or a few months. Once the gums have completely mended itself, the complete denture can be fitted.
An “overdenture” needs two teeth roots to stay on the gums. Inserts are placed in the roots and the dentures are attached to them. The roots stabilize the denture as well as support the ridge on which the denture is placed.
An “implant-retained denture” is like an overdenture. Instead of using natural teeth roots, the denture attaches itself to dental implants.
An “immediate denture” is a special denture that is attached on the same day that the teeth are extracted. One of its advantages over a complete denture is that this immediate denture can be worn presently, without the patient having to spend weeks toothless.
A “partial denture” or a “removable bridge” is used
to replace one or several missing teeth. The adjacent natural teeth become
the anchors of this denture.
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