{"id":54,"date":"2017-10-07T21:22:32","date_gmt":"2017-10-07T21:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/?p=54"},"modified":"2017-11-07T21:30:06","modified_gmt":"2017-11-07T21:30:06","slug":"dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/2017\/10\/07\/dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Things You Need to Learn about Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-55\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_88146380-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"smiling senior couple outdoors\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_88146380-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_88146380-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_88146380-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When people think of dentures, they almost immediately imagine an older person with sagging, wrinkled facial features. If you\u2019re in need of advanced tooth replacement, poorly fitting, unnatural looking dentures are no longer what you should be expecting. Instead, today\u2019s dentures provide comfortable, stable smile restoring results. Before you invest in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/dentures.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dentures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, there are a few things you need to know. <\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 \u2013 The Statistics <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the past several decades, the numbers of partially or fully edentulous (without teeth) people has decreased. This is due in large part to improvements in at-home and dentist-provided preventive dentistry services. However, if you think you\u2019ll be the only one with dentures, think again. According to the following statistics, you\u2019ll be in good company: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">36 million people in US have no teeth at all<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">15% of the 36 million have dentures made annually<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">90% of people without teeth have dentures <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 \u2013 Improvements in Today\u2019s Dentures <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Today\u2019s dentures are crafted from higher quality, lighter materials and they are much better fitted, so they look and function more like natural teeth. Partial dentures (or just partials) are made of a gum-colored base material that anchors replacement teeth. The denture base is molded to fit snuggly between healthy remaining teeth, and the entire prosthetic snaps into place with metal clasps. A full denture uses a similar gum-colored base material, but it does not have any surrounding healthy teeth for support. Instead, the base is formed to fit against the gum line, creating natural suction that holds the denture firmly in place. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 \u2013 Semi-Permanent Dental Implant Retained Dentures <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most dentists now offer dental implant supported dentures. Unlike traditional, removable partial and full dentures that need to be replaced every five to seven years, implant supported dentures can last a decade or longer. In fact, some patients with implant retained dentures are able to keep the same tooth replacement prosthetic for the rest of their lifetime. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4 \u2013 Investing in preventive Care May Prevent Tooth Loss <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you still have all of your healthy natural teeth, a little extra time invested in your treatment may mean you can keep your whole smile healthier longer. Brush your teeth twice a day, floss daily, and visit the dentist at least twice a year. With just this minimum effort, you will dramatically decrease your risk for tooth loss. Additionally, preventive care is often covered by dental insurance providers whereas only a small percentage of the cost of more advanced services like dentures will be covered. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meet Dr. Frank Michitti<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the Feeding Hills dentistry practice of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/meet-dr-michitti.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Frank Michitti<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, we are passionate about helping patients find the best possible dental treatments. The goal is not to \u201csell\u201d you anything or make your decision for you. Instead, Dr. Michitti and his team members truly consider themselves your partners in planning for dental care. This is especially important when you need advanced dentistry services like dentures. If you want to find out more about tooth replacement options or any other dental services we provide, please don\u2019t hesitate to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">contact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> our office to find out more. We\u2019ll do our utmost to answer any questions you may have over the phone, and find a time for you to visit our team for a consultation. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When people think of dentures, they almost immediately imagine an older person with sagging, wrinkled facial features. If you\u2019re in need of advanced tooth replacement, poorly fitting, unnatural looking dentures are no longer what you should be expecting. Instead, today\u2019s dentures provide comfortable, stable smile restoring results. 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