When you lose a tooth, or multiple teeth, due to trauma or decay, it can affect more than just the appearance of your smile. It can cause the remaining teeth to shift, or the face to droop without proper support. Mostly, however, it can hurt your self-esteem.
 
Unfortunately, permanent teeth aren’t always permanent. Lack of dental care can lead to tooth decay or gum disease resulting in a tooth needing to be extracted. An accident, a fall, or a fly ball at a baseball game can cause trauma to the mouth and the loss of a tooth. Regardless of why you’ve lost a tooth, finding an affordable solution to fill the gap is critical to regaining your self-confidence.
 
If you’ve lost a tooth recently, you’re likely hearing about options such as bridges, implants, and dentures. When cost is part of the decision-making criteria, patients often choose dentures, as they are typically the least expensive option. However, even with dentures, there are several options.
 
Dr. James Medlock and Dr. Elizabeth Keith in West Palm Beach, FL, offer partial or full dentures that are either permanent or removable. The need for partial or full dentures is determined by whether you have one, a few, or a complete set of teeth to replace. Partial dentures are used when you have one or several teeth to replace, full dentures are a complete set of upper or lower teeth. Additionally, patients will have to consider whether they want to remove their dentures each night or if they would prefer to have dentures that are permanently placed.
 
Regardless of which version you select, it’s important to know that dentures today are not the same those that your grandmother used to have. Today’s dentures are created to be so natural looking that no one will ever know they aren’t looking at your original teeth. In addition, dentures are comfortable and secure, allowing you to eat just about anything you’d like and speak crisply and clearly.
 
Drs. Medlock and Keith believe that treating you as dental patient goes beyond taking care of your teeth and gums. As a holistic practice, you are treated as a person, not just a set of teeth. A part of ensuring your overall health and wellbeing is making sure that you have a happy and healthy smile that you can be proud of. If you are considering tooth replacement options, call Dr. Medlock today to schedule a consultation.
 
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