{"id":215,"date":"2024-10-03T16:44:05","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T16:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=215"},"modified":"2024-10-17T16:49:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T16:49:20","slug":"not-your-grandmas-dentures-debunking-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/03\/not-your-grandmas-dentures-debunking-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Not Your Grandma\u2019s Dentures: Debunking Denture Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dentures<\/a> have a prevalent presence in American media, and many people are familiar with this oral appliance because of relatives. But that doesn\u2019t mean that everything you know about dentures is true! This popular dental restoration has plenty of myths surrounding it. If you feel pretty confident about your denture trivia, keep reading. You might find that the idea you have in your head isn\u2019t your grandma\u2019s dentures after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cDentures Solve All Your Dental Problems\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentures might technically be immune to decay, but other oral conditions can still pose a significant threat to your health. For example, if you neglect your oral hygiene routine, bacteria build up can lead to gum disease. Since your dentures sit on your gums, they\u2019ll have a hard time staying in place if your pink supports recede!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Only Option is Full Dentures\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Full dentures are the most common type you\u2019ll see in cartoons and movies. That doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re your only option, though! Partial dentures can fill out your smile if you\u2019re only missing a few teeth, and implant-retained dentures use dental implants<\/a> to provide some added stability. Basically, your dentist will most likely be able to tailor your restoration to suit your unique needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s Obvious When Someone Has Dentures\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This might be the case with dentures that don\u2019t fit quite right. Over time or via accident, their shape can change, and you might find yourself resting your jaw at odd angles to compensate. Dentures that are the appropriate size for your mouth, though, should give you a natural looking smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOnly Seniors Need Dentures\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tooth loss doesn\u2019t just happen to seniors, you know! Despite the fact that dentures are strongly associated with mature members of society, whippersnappers who need to replace missing teeth can receive dentures too. No matter your age, dentists recommend filling in dental gaps as soon as possible to prevent having costly complications down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDentures Never Feel Right\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this is usually a side-effect of ill-fitting dentures. If your dental replacement feels wrong in your mouth, or you notice that you\u2019re relying more and more on denture adhesive to keep them in place, call your dentist. They\u2019d be happy to inspect your dentures and make any necessary adjustments to restore your comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of these denture myths could be holdovers from outdated materials and fabrication methods. Others could\u2019ve come from a simple misunderstanding. Regardless of how this misinformation became popularized, they\u2019re not accurate for today\u2019s dentures! If you need a dental replacement for missing teeth, don\u2019t let these myths stop you from considering what is a perfectly valid and effective option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. John Hamel<\/a> and Dr. Andrew Vita<\/a> are committed to providing holistic treatments to their patients with a conservative approach. Between Dr. Hamel\u2019s impressive experience and Dr. Vita\u2019s emphasis on patient education, you can be sure that your Biologic Dentistry team will provide you with stunning dentures and keep you informed throughout the process. To contact<\/a> Dr. Hamel and Dr. Vita\u2019s office, call 770-426-9994.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dentures have a prevalent presence in American media, and many people are familiar with this oral appliance because of relatives. But that doesn\u2019t mean that everything you know about dentures is true! This popular dental restoration has plenty of myths surrounding it. If you feel pretty confident about your denture trivia, keep reading. You might […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/215"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=215"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/215\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":217,"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/215\/revisions\/217"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=215"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=215"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biologicdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=215"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}