Dentures are a lift-changing tooth replacement option. If you have suffered from significant tooth loss, they can give you back your ability to chew your food, speak clearly, and smile with confidence again. However, you may be wondering if regular dental visits are still necessary if you wear full dentures. The truth is that routine checkups are important for a number of different reasons, even if you don’t have any natural teeth. Continue reading to why you should still keep up with regular dental visits.
Maintaining Oral Hygiene
Oral hygiene is still necessary, even if you don’t have any teeth. When you have dentures, you are still at risk of gum disease. If you have partial dentures, your remaining teeth are even more likely to develop cavities than they would be if you still had all of your natural teeth. Dentures aren’t vulnerable to decay like your natural teeth, but they can still build up plaque and require professional cleanings.
Detecting Oral Health Issues
Your dentist is professionally trained to detect a wide variety of dental issues, including oral cancer. This deadly disease is often treatable when detected early on, and patients can make a complete recovery. However, it processes very quickly, so just one missed appointment could mean the difference between an easy treatment or intensive chemotherapy. There is evidence out there that shows that those with dentures are at higher risk of oral cancer. When you see your dentist for regular screenings, immediate action can be taken if any warning signs pop up.
Ensuring Proper Fit
As you age, your body changes, including your mouth. The soft and hard tissues in your mouth evolve. This can throw off your bite and cause your dentures to be ill-fitting. Ultimately, it can result in discomfort, gum disease, sores, poor nutrition, TMD, and other issues. By seeing your dentist, the necessary adjustments can be made so you can wear them more comfortably.
Increasing Denture Life
Dentures don’t last forever, but they can last for many years. By attending regular visits, you can keep them in optimal shape for as long as possible. Your dentist will be able to make all the adjustments and repairs needed to prolong the prosthetic’s life.
When you have dentures, you aren’t exempt from dental visits. By continuing the routine, you can work to keep your new smile healthy, comfortable, and beautiful going forward.
About the Practice
At Richland Dental, Dr. Siddharth Talsania and Dr. Mansi Talsania work together to treat patients in the Richardson area. With their combined experience and expertise, patients can get pretty much anything they need under one roof. To learn more about cleanings and checkups or to schedule an appointment, visit their website or call (972) 200-8006.