There is a certain stigma attached to dentures that is not particularly flattering, although it might be undeserved. People lose their teeth for many reasons. It may be the result of tooth decay and gum disease but it could also be as the result of a physical injury or head trauma or even as a complication form other diseases. Losing your teeth is not a very pleasant experience and can be the source of great pain and embarrassment. It can also make even simple actions like eating and talking difficult, as well as negatively affecting the profile and facial structure.

This is why Chelmsford dentists recommend that if you have lost your teeth you should try and replace them with a set of dentures. Modern dentures are far more advanced than dentures in the past and should be much better fitting. Not only will dentures restore the appearance of a healthy set of teeth but they will also act as a rigid support for the facial muscles. This will help to prevent the sunken, sagging appearance common to many people who have lost their teeth. This can make you look a lot older than you are, and more unhealthy. Of course dentures will also enable you to eat and talk with little difficulty.

Some patients who wear dentures are often concerned that they are loose and ill-fitting and may fall out at an embarrassing moment. This can be overcome with denture adhesive, although this can be messy and limit what you can eat. Good dentures should fit with suction alone so see your dentist if you are concerned about your loose dentures. You may be suitable for dental implants which act as a secure base for dentures alleviating the anxiety that loose dentures can sometimes cause. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Losing your teeth at any stage in life and for whatever reason can be a very traumatic experience to go through. Being left with few or no teeth can make even the simplest of daily activities such as eating and drinking difficult and can seriously limit exactly what food you can eat. Missing teeth also cause problems with facial structure, as the lack of rigid support can cause the tissue to sink, giving a sunken expression.

Maldon dentists recommend that you replace your missing teeth with dentures as soon as possible. This will not just create the impression of a full set of teeth but will also restore their functionality. Some people are reluctant to wear dentures or find it difficult because they can often feel loose and fall out at very inopportune moments. Some patients resort to using denture adhesives to secure their dentures although these can often be very sticky and messy, and make eating certain foods very difficult.

One other alternative is to have a set of mini-implants fitted. These are small titanium screws that are drilled directly into the jawbone to act as an anchor for your dentures. The dentures are fitted with clips so that they can snap on and off to the implants. This firmly secures the dentures in place so you don’t have to worry about embarrassing slippages. It also means you will be able to eat what you want, when you want.

You won’t need to have a new set of dentures either, as the clips are easily attached to your existing set. It usually requires about five mini-implants to secure a full denture. The dentures can easily be removed from the clip to be taken out for cleaning and overnight. Mini-implants are the perfect solution for anyone who is concerned about loose dentures and letting it cause them unnecessary stress and anxiety. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Dentures have been around for thousands of years, they have been made from ivory, sea shells, animal teeth, metal and even wood, Benjamin Franklin the Statesman and Queen Elizabeth I are both famous for their wooden ones. Thankfully today we have dentures that are made of a resin or clay material like porcelain. The wearing of dentures is something alien to the mouth and some people just cannot adapt to them, they come in an individual size and right up a full set. They are fitted with a plate explains a Billericay dentist; this is kept in place by the use of a glue and are removed by most people at night. It isn’t advisable to wear dentures at night, and it is also handy to soak them in a cleansing solution while we sleep. They still have the same problems as natural teeth in that plaque can form on the material, but the solutions will completely kill off and detach any plaque that gathers. Before teeth are removed to be replaced by dentures, the dentist will take a mould of the old teeth and some digital photos. This is so the orthodontist can make a set of dentures that are as near in size and shape to the original teeth. This makes it easier for the mouth to accept the new false teeth, although even that doesn’t always work and the mouth will reject the dentures and make the patient gag. Eating with false teeth takes a bit of getting used to and like most other things in life they need a bit of tweaking to fit properly. It can take a few sittings to get the dentures right, but once they are working properly most patients are pleased with the work they do, and the slight inconvenience is compensated by the fact that they can live a normal life and eat the same foods. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Missing teeth are very noticeable in the dental arc. They can really spoil the appearance of an otherwise healthy and attractive smile. There are many ways to replace a missing tooth such as dental implants and partial dentures or plates, but one of the most cosmetically pleasing is a dental bridge.

A dental bridge consists of fitting two crowns to the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth and using this to bond an artificial tooth, or pontic, to give the appearance that the tooth has been replaced. The pontic can be made of numerous materials but is usually porcelain and chosen to closely match the colour of the remaining teeth. If the teeth on either side of the gap are in particularly good condition, the dentist may opt to resin bond the pontic in place using strips rather than remove any healthy enamel unnecessarily. A cantilever bridge is when the missing tooth only has remaining teeth one side. In this case two or more dental crowns will be placed on that side to act as extra support for the artificial tooth.

Dental bridges not only restore the cosmetic appearance of the teeth but also prevent any further movement of the teeth that can happen when a tooth is missing. This can encourage the remaining teeth to move and rotate causing bite interruptions. These can be the cause of painful and irritating jaw conditions such as TMJ.

If you have suffered a missing tooth and are keen to restore the appearance of a healthy smile, make an appointment to see a Chelmsford dentist today and ask about your suitability for a dental bridge. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

A dental implant is a false tooth that replaces an extracted one, this is not to be confused with a denture says a dentist from Basildon. An implant is exactly that and the procedure is a simple and usually painless one for patients who can’t wear a denture. The research was first started in the 1950s and involved fusing a false tooth into the jaw line to replace a tooth as naturally as possible. In 1965 the first operation took place and it was a success, the procedure is now available at almost every dentist surgery. At the first sitting the patient will have the rogue tooth removed and the jaw line cleaned up, X-rays and digital photos are taken of the gap and the teeth on that row. From this a new false tooth is made up, it is usually a metal tooth that is covered in a porcelain clay and baked in an oven. The dentist will then shape and polish it to the same shade of white as the other teeth, the patient will then have a plate fitted into the gap and screwed into place on the jaw line. This will mean a hole being drilled into the jaw to accept the stem on the plate which holds the screwed hole the tooth will be anchored to. This is done without cutting the gum as the dentist will just numb the area and drill straight through the gum, no stitches are needed. The new implant is then simply screwed into place and left to fuse with the bone just as the original was. The fusing limits the use of the tooth while it is bonding with the jaw bone, but the whole procedure takes just 3-6 months and then the tooth can be used just a real one. It can be replaced at any time. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.

Losing your teeth at any age in life can be very unpleasant and can cause a great deal of anxiety and pain. However, there are many options still available and thanks to modern technology and improved dentistry, the option of wearing dentures no longer carries the stigma it once did.

Modern dentures are more comfortable, more realistic and stronger than the dentures of the past and are designed to fit the mouth better to prevent the anxiety caused by loose dentures. In the past, many denture wearers had to resort to using sticky and messy dental adhesive gels or strips. These prevented many people form eating and drinking what they wanted. A good pair of dentures should stay firmly in place by suction alone, allowing the wearer to live a normal life.

For those patients who still require the extra security there is now the possibility of mini-implants to act as a secure base for the dentures. A series of small titanium screws are anchored directly into the jawbone to act as a solid base for a set of dentures, which can be fitted with snap on/snap off clips so that your dentures will never come out unless you want them to.

Patients with several missing teeth can also benefit form a partial denture, which can be worn to restore the cosmetic appearance of the teeth and regain some of their functionality. Partial dentures and full dentures also act as support for facial muscles, preventing sagging of the facial tissue common in patients with few or no teeth. Brentwood dentist are able to offer advice and treatment to patients considering dentures or partial dentures to help them regain their confidence and the full use of their teeth. Call 01245 268 494 for a free consultation at Advance Dental Clinic in Chelmsford.