{"id":36,"date":"2014-09-16T12:40:00","date_gmt":"2014-09-16T12:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilebydesignva.com\/2014\/09\/16\/how-do-you-know-when-to-get-dentures\/"},"modified":"2014-09-16T12:40:00","modified_gmt":"2014-09-16T12:40:00","slug":"how-do-you-know-when-to-get-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/how-do-you-know-when-to-get-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Know When to Get Dentures?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n<\/a>The number of US adults needing dentures is projected to
\nincrease from 33.6 million in 1991 to 37.9 million in 2020. Dentures<\/a> are
\nnot inevitable for most people if they actively practice good oral hygiene
\nhabits and keep semi-annual dental checkups. Without these long-term measures
\nin place however, gum disease<\/a>
\nand tooth decay, the main culprits of tooth loss, may win out. Gum disease causes
\nabout 70% of adult tooth loss and affects 3 out of 4 people at some point in
\ntheir lives. Make an
\nappointment<\/a> with the experienced and caring dentists of Smile By Design<\/a> to discuss your
\ntooth replacement options. Dr. Santos<\/a> and
\nDr. Folck<\/a>
\ncan help you decide if the time is right to get dentures to replace your
\nmissing teeth. Smile by Design proudly serves patients throughout the Virginia Beach area,
\nincluding Norfolk, Sandbridge, Portsmouth and Fort Story<\/a>.<\/div>\n
\nDentures Can\u2019t Fully
\nReplace Missing Teeth<\/b><\/div>\n
\nTooth loss is avoidable today unless you neglect your teeth
\nby not brushing, flossing and regularly visiting the dentist. When this happens,
\ntooth decay and gum disease can progress to bone loss, which in turn can lead
\nto tooth loss and possibly dentures.  Dentures<\/a> should
\nbe a last resort because there is no perfect substitute for your natural teeth.\n<\/div>\n
\nLosing your natural teeth is more than just an esthetic
\nissue. The average adult bite force with natural teeth is somewhere around
\n200-250 pounds; with dentures, your bite force is reduced significantly to
\nabout 50 pounds. This makes it increasingly difficult to chew and digest
\ncertain foods like fruits and meats. Also, if you use upper dentures, the taste
\nbuds on the roof of your mouth will be covered, which can significantly reduce your
\nsense of taste. Lastly, getting full dentures may cause your face to age more rapidly
\nthan peers that still have their natural teeth. This is because the bone that was
\nused to support your natural teeth reabsorbs into the body. As the top of the
\nmouth reabsorbs upwards, and the bottom of the mouth reabsorbs downwards, the
\nspace between your nose and chin shrinks, giving you an overall aged look.<\/div>\n
\nDentures and Dental
\nImplants in Virginia Beach, VA <\/b><\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

\nIf you are facing the need to replace a large number of
\nmissing, or soon to be missing teeth, you are not alone. It\u2019s estimated that
\n29% of Americans ages 45 to 55, 16% of Americans ages 35 to 44, and 3% of
\nAmericans ages 18 to 34 wear either full or partial dentures. These dentures<\/a>
\ndon\u2019t last forever and need to be replaced every 5-7 years, and relined every 2
\nyears.  Although dentures aren’t always
\neasy to wear, not replacing your missing teeth isn\u2019t a good option because the
\npressure on the remaining teeth is too great. Fortunately today, dental implants<\/a>
\noffer an attractive alternative to dentures. Choosing to get dental implants
\neliminates the side effect of premature aging because the implant replaces the
\ntooth root and bone in your jaw. Also, dental implants have a bigger bite force
\nthan regular dentures because they are cemented into the jawbone for added
\nstability. To discuss your tooth replacement options, make an appointment<\/a>
\nwith Smile By Design<\/a> today. The
\ngentle dentists at Smile By Design proudly serve patients in and around Virginia Beach, VA,
\nNorfolk, Sandbridge, Portsmouth and Fort Story<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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