What Causes Tooth Loss?
Tooth decay is the number one cause of tooth loss, and it can have massive consequences for your oral health. A healthy lifestyle starts with a basic oral hygiene routine. It’s no surprise that most parents emphasise the importance of dental health from a young age to their children. However, as people grow older, life often gets in the way. When you’re busy and stressed, it’s hard to take care of yourself. If you don’t take care of your oral hygiene, plaque will build up on your teeth and lead to tooth decay. You should take your dental health seriously and attend regular checkups with a dentist. They will be able to identify any issues before they become more serious, so you can hopefully stave off tooth decay.
Tooth decay is a disease that can be hereditary. While it’s usually caused by neglect, some people are more likely than others to suffer because of their genetics. If you lose a tooth in an accident, don’t panic! Gentle Smiles Dental will help get your smile back on track with our emergency appointments, or we can arrange a teeth replacement treatment such as dentures.
Why Do I Need Dentures?
Whether you need full or partial dentures, Gentle Smiles Dental can help. Partial dentures are for people missing one or two teeth, while complete dentures replace full dental arches.
Gentle Smiles Dental has a simple philosophy – we want to give you the best possible service so that your smile can be healthy and happy. The moment you walk through our doors, we will do everything in our power to make sure that your time here is an unforgettable, successful experience. The loss of teeth can significantly affect how you feel about yourself, so natural looking and feeling dentures may help boost your self-esteem.
What Happens After?
The discomfort you feel after treatment is entirely normal, and it usually lasts only for the first few days. In a follow-up appointment, your dentist will monitor how you’re doing and ensure everything is going smoothly. Your dentist will be checking for sore spots during this appointment so remember to inform them if you’re experiencing any. You may want to avoid hard foods for a few days after your treatment because they could dislodge dentures or cause you pain.
