There are not too many people out there who do not know what dentures are. They are a very common type of dental work that people can get if they are having issues with many teeth, and this is typically something that people will get done later in life, however dentures can be done at any age.
Another piece of dental work that is applicable for people who have only a few missing teeth instead of dentures that usually involve a lot of missing teeth are known as dental bridges. Inverness residents should know that a dental professional will be able to guide a patient onto what piece of dental work would be best for them.
In some situations, a person who only has a few missing teeth may elect to get dentures done, but this may not be the right choice for everyone. Some people may want to know why a patient would want to stick to dental bridges instead of making the jump to getting a full or partial set of dentures?
Stability and Security of Dental Bridges
Even though a lot of people see dentures as being akin to dental bridges, Inverness residents should know that they function very differently, and will have different feelings for the person that has them.
One of the biggest differences between dentures and dental bridges is that one is fixed while the other can be removed. Dental bridges are fixed in the palace, and not able to be removed by the patients. Keep in mind that even though dental bridges are fixed, they can still come loose and come out, either by direct impact, or naturally over many years of using dental bridges.
Because dental bridges are fixed, many people prefer them over dentures because they feel more secure and comfortable to use when doing normal functions like chewing food.
Natural Feeling and Function
Another common reason why some patients say that they prefer dental bridges over a set of dentures is because they look and feel more like natural teeth. Dentures can also look like natural teeth, but the problem is that sometimes dentures are a little too perfect for them to be believable by others.
When it comes to denture bridges, Inverness residents should know that they are custom-made to match the color, shape, and size of the surrounding teeth around them. They provide more natural appearance when compared to a whole set of dentures.
Dental bridges also function more like natural teeth, in the sense that patients find it easier and more natural to do normal actions such as biting and chewing.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*