Missing teeth affect more than the appearance of your smile. If left untreated, tooth loss can increase your risk of losing more teeth in the future. It can also make it difficult to continue eating your favorite foods or make you feel self-conscious about your smile. For the above reasons, our dentist in Lebanon, IN, may recommend full or partial dentures to replace missing teeth.
Here’s what you need to know about restoring your smile with full or .
How Dentures Prevent Further Tooth Loss
Once you lose a tooth, the teeth adjacent to the empty socket start to tilt toward the open space. This can cause them to loosen and even fall out over time. That’s why we recommend that you schedule an appointment with our Lebanon dentist as soon as you lose a tooth.
During your appointment, Dr. Lee will discuss your so you can protect your oral health as much as possible. Removable partial dentures help prevent further tooth loss by preventing the other teeth in your mouth from shifting.
How to Care for Your Dentures
It’s important that you never let your dentures dry out because this can cause them to warp and crack. When you remove your dentures at night to let your gums rest, be sure to place the appliance in a glass of water or denture cleaner. This will keep your dentures wet while they’re not in use.
Please keep in mind that plaque and tartar can build up on your denture appliances over time. For this reason, you’ll need to clean them on a regular basis. This will help keep your removable dentures looking clean and your breath smelling fresh. Continue brushing any remaining teeth twice a day as well as your gums.
Request an Appointment with Dr. Lee
Dr. Dwight B. Lee is an experienced dentist in Lebanon, Indiana. He’s also accepting new patients and would be more than happy to help you explore your tooth replacement options. To schedule an appointment, please call our office at (765) 482-2400. You may also fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.