Get the facts about the benefits of dentures from London dentists
Dentures have a quite undeserved reputation which associates them only with older people who have trouble keeping their teeth in at meal times and while they talk. But the fact is that dentures are a vital tool in solving the problem of tooth loss. If you have lost some or all of your teeth then the problem will have to be solved so that you can get on with your life and eat and talk in comfort. There are a number of options presented by modern dentistry but dentures retain their popularity for a number of reasons.
For one thing dentures are highly adaptable and they are available in full and partial sets. It is not the case that you only get dentures fitted when all teeth have been lost. Modern dentures are also far more comfortable than the stereotypes might have you believe. Able to be held in place either by fixing gels or through the natural suction ability of your gums, dentures tend to be made from materials these days which cause the minimum amount of friction to your gums.
The fact that dentures are total removable means that they are an advantage for some. Having dental implant work done, for example, is a big decision for many people and dentures can be worn in the mean time while patients make up their mind about what the options are. You can persist with dentures or opt for another solution at a later date.
Compared to some of these other options, dentures are also relatively affordable which will be a consideration for many people in these chastened economic times. Book an appointment with your London dentist to ask him or her about the various solutions to tooth loss.