3 Myths About Dentures That Shouldn’t Bother You

Dentures are one of the most common methods of replacing teeth: odds are, you’ve known someone at some point in your life who has used them. Their ubiquity is a testament to their effectiveness as a tooth replacement option. However, it also means that misinformation about them spreads fairly quickly.

If you’re interested in this style of prosthetic, you might unfortunately be laboring under some misapprehensions. Here’s some information about dentures to help set the record straight.

Myth: Dentures Are Always Loose

Unfortunately, lots of people don’t really consider dentures as an option because they’re convinced that thee prosthetic simply doesn’t fit. You may have known someone who struggled with their dentures, or you might have just seen the way they’re portrayed in the media.

The fact is that modern dentures are incredibly sophisticated, and are designed to perfectly fit your gums. If you think that your dentures don’t fit you as well as you would like, you might want to talk to your dentist about a reline in order to restore their natural fit.

Myth: Dentures are Only for Old People

This isn’t true either. It is true that older people have a higher rate of tooth loss than younger ones, and that dentures can be incredibly helpful for them. However, they’re far from the only ones in this situation.

For example, it’s incredibly common to lose teeth during pregnancy, and in this state it can be a big ask to get dental bridges or dental implants. This makes dentures perfect for them. In fact, if you’ve ever had any problems with missing teeth, they could be perfect for you!

Myth: Dentures are Unrealistic

If you’ve ever seen dentures outside of someone’s mouth, you might be under the apprehension that they don’t look very realistic. After all, the way that they acrylic is molded to fit the gums certainly looks a little bit strange when you see them from the outside.

However, when they’re being worn, modern dentures look absolutely incredible. They’re constructed from sophisticated materials and will be delicately modeled to match your teeth, meaning that if you do wind up using them to replace your teeth, you’ll almost certainly be happy with the results.

About the Author

When Dr. Bradford Plasha shows up to work every day, he does so with the goal of helping his patients not only smile their brightest, but to feel completely comfortable for the duration of their stay with him. Dr. Plasha received his dental degree from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, where he also completed an externship in prosthodontics.

If you have any questions about dentures, he can be reached at his website or by phone at (484) 854-6900.