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Has your dentist mentioned that it may be time to start thinking about dentures? The appliances offer a few benefits you may not have 
considered. Our Andover, MA, dentist, Dr. Richard Hopgood of Advanced Dental Concepts, regularly helps his patients consider tooth restoration options, including full dentures and implant-supported dentures.
What advantages do dentures offer?
Losing your teeth can have a profound effect on your life. After tooth loss, you may feel less confident and might even avoid social situations due to concerns about your appearance. Missing teeth can also affect your ability to advance in your career if you're still working in the Andover area.
Adding a set of full, immediate or implant-supported dentures to your mouth immediately transforms your appearance. Although the dentures your grandparents wore may have looked bulky or unnatural, today's dentures are designed to look just like natural teeth. In fact, no one will probably be able to tell that you're wearing dentures.
Drooping facial muscles may occur when you no longer have teeth to support the muscles. Dentures decrease sagging and help you look more youthful.
In addition to improving your smile, dentures also offer a few other benefits, including:
- Better Health: Without teeth to chew, tear, and shred food into small pieces, you may be forced to resort to a liquid or soft diet. Although the diet may keep you feeling full, it won't necessarily contain the nutrients you need to maintain good health. Dentures will allow you to eat many of your favorite foods again and ensure that your diet is nutritionally sound.
- Better Speech: Speaking clearly is difficult without teeth. No matter how hard you try, it may be impossible to pronounce certain words and sounds if your teeth are missing. If you're tired of repeating yourself or writing down words when others don't understand you, it may be time to consider dentures.
Whether you choose full, immediate, partial, or implant-supported dentures, a new set of teeth can help improve the quality of your life. Call Andover, MA, dentist, Dr. Hopgood of Advanced Dental Concepts, at (978) 475-2431 to schedule an appointment to discuss your denture options.
