When you lose most or all of your teeth, a number of things happen. First, you feel embarrassed about your appearance. Then, you may develop problems eating and even speaking. To combat tooth loss you may need a dental prosthetic. Do you need dentures? Who qualifies for a dental prosthetic?
Full and Partial Denture Quiz
- True or False: Tooth loss hurts your oral health.
- True or False: Partial dentures address multiple tooth loss.
- True or False: We offer full dentures.
- True or False: All prosthetics are removable.
Answer Key
- True. When you lose a tooth, you have an empty gap in your smile. Often, this empty place can cause surrounding teeth to drift, leading to misalignment. In addition, tooth loss can cause you to depend on mainly soft foods. This means avoiding food high in crucial vitamins and nutrients, leading to poor nutritional intake and reducing your overall health.
- True. Partials work best for patients who have lost multiple teeth but not enough to require a full set of dentures. Even if the missing teeth are spread out, a partial can be created to fill the spaces with artificial teeth. The prosthetic is held in place with clasps that attach to the remaining natural teeth.
- True. Full dentures replace all of your teeth, on your upper, lower, or both arches. They are held in place with natural suction. Some patients may also need an adhesive to help hold them in place. They are designed to look lifelike and help you eat and speak easier.
- False. While traditional partials and full dentures are removable, you can also secure a fixed option as well. By placing multiple dental implant posts into the jaw, you can obtain a prosthetic that doesn’t slip and doesn’t need to be removed for cleaning or soaking. We can address any questions you may have about possible tooth replacement options.
ABOUT YOUR ASTORIA, NY, DENTIST:
Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, a native New Yorker, has welcomed patients and families from in and around Astoria, NY (including Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and all surrounding communities) since opening his dental practice in 1991. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Leibowitz, call our office in Astoria today at 718-728-8320.
