Why Denture Repair Is an Immediate Need

The process of getting a denture repair is much more important than people often realize. It goes without saying that if you have dentures, you are missing a tooth or multiple teeth, which means that you can likely not afford the physical inconvenience of other teeth falling into bad health. The benefit of having dentures goes beyond providing you with a way to chew and enjoy food more thoroughly, dentures can also help your dental health remain at its current state rather than grow worse.

Benefits of Dentures

To some extent, dentures can prolong the life of your remaining teeth and keep your gums and jaws healthy. In addition to these potential qualities, dentures can help you look younger. When you lose teeth, your facial muscles and skin may begin to sag and your lips become more pursed, causing you to look older than you are. Dentures can fill out your face so you look younger and feel inclined to smile more and maintain a positive attitude. Dentures can also provide you with a way to eat the foods you love.

The Need for Denture Repair

When dentures become compromised or broken, you will be less inclined to wear them. When you do not wear your dentures, your mouth, gums, and remaining teeth may begin to change position gradually. These changes will make it hard for your dentures to fit comfortably once they are repaired. In addition to causing irritation in your mouth, broken dentures also do not function properly. Malfunctioning dentures may make it harder to eat, and it may make you feel embarrassed to smile due to worrying that your dentures could fall out.

Instead of putting your dentures away and waiting for repairs, seek out an immediate denture repair for the best results. If the problem with your dentures is minor, then it can be immediately fixed and will most likely be an inexpensive solution. If you wait, your dentures may not fit once they are finally fixed, and you may have to go through the process of getting fitted and ordering brand-new dentures. The process in itself can be exhausting, but it will also end up costing you more money to get a whole new replacement.

When you notice an issue with your dentures — whether they are temporary, partial, or complete — visit our office immediately so we can evaluate the problem at hand. In most cases, we can quickly fix your dentures and you will not have to schedule several follow-up appointments. If you wait, the likelihood of having to wait longer and visit more often to receive new dentures increases.

Visit our Port Charlotte office to learn more about receiving a quality denture repair. If you are currently missing teeth and do not have a tooth replacement option picked out, we can walk you through the process of getting dentures and explain your other options. Dentures are a tried and true solution for replacing missing teeth and our goal is to ensure that they work well for you.  This includes inspecting them, repairing them, and examining your gums on a regular basis.