dentures3Dentures often get a bad rap. However, they play a vital role in the overall health of people who are missing teeth. Advances in dental technology mean that today’s dentures look more natural and function better than ever before. Not only do dentures improve your appearance, but they also have many positive effects on your overall health including:

Dentures help preserve remaining natural teeth. By making contact with adjacent teeth, dentures help keep those teeth from drifting into the gaps created by missing teeth. Natural teeth that shift into those spaces can cause bite problems, pain, and other disorders.

Dentures aid with proper digestion by restoring chewing function. Partially chewed food resulting from missing teeth causes poor digestion. Wearing properly fitted dentures allows you to chew food into smaller pieces, making it easier to digest and allowing for the absorption of key nutrients.

Dentures help prevent your facial muscles from sinking in, which causes your cheeks and lips to lose their support. By filling out your face and improving the look of your face, dentures not only improve your physical health but also your mental health.

Missing teeth immediately causes disturbed speech. While speaking with dentures may take some initial adjustment, dentures will ultimately improve your speech. Becoming comfortable talking with dentures generally takes just a few days before you can resume normal speech.

If you are missing some or all of your teeth, talk to your dentist about the options for full or partial dentures. With dentures, you can improve both your general health and restore a beautiful smile.

 

If you live in the Federal Way, WA area and you need dentures, contact our office today.