There are many cases when patients believe they have bad teeth or may end up losing all of their teeth in time. They believe that it is in their best interest to have all of their teeth prematurely extracted in order to have a set of full dentures placed. However, the majority of patients who select this treatment end up regretting their decision. This is due to the fact that full dentures retain only 10% of the chewing power of the natural teeth they replace. In addition, it is very difficult to insert dentures that are fitted perfectly, particularly in the mandibular arch. Moreover, even if a patient retains as low as one tooth, it will add to the denture’s solidity.

Depending on a patient’s gender and age, there are a number of differences in the shape and size of dentures as well as tooth length and color. For instance, normally, the front teeth are often lighter in colour than the rear teeth in conjunction. Assuring that dentures have the right colour will make a big difference in the level of natural perception. To have natural looking dentures it is normal to shade the false teeth to range in tint from coral near the edge to pinkish near the base.

If in any case you denture brakes, take any broken piece of the denture to your dentist. To prevent deformation of the broken pieces off the dentures, you should store the pieces in room temperature water while waiting for your dental appointment. The dentist will examine your mouth and the dentures and evaluate how to best reinstate your denture to their proper working condition. Some denture repair can be accomplished quickly. Procedures like replacing a denture tooth are often performed in the dentist’s office on the same day of you appointment. More complex and extensive breaks, such as a fracture of an edge that will affect the soft tissue around the area on the cheeks or lips, will most likely involve having to make an impression of your mouth and sending your dentures to a lab where a denture technician can work on them and have them repaired.