Health

7 Warning Signs You Might Need Dentures in Michigan City

Published on November 20, 2017
Dentures

If you’ve always thought that dentures are for other people, you’re not alone. In fact, nearly 60% of respondents in a recent survey said they don’t expect to need dentures in Michigan City because they take good care of their teeth.
But the truth is, dentures are more common than you might think. Approximately 20 million women age 40 and over wear full or partial dentures, and the number of U.S. adults needing dentures is projected to increase to 37.9 million in 2020.

The good news? You can keep dentures out of your future!

Tooth loss does not occur overnight, and dentures are not inevitable for the majority of the population if they practice good home healthcare and have regular dental checkups.

So how likely are you to keep your teeth? Here are 7 warning signs that dentures may be in your future.

1. You don’t visit a dentist every six months. Whether you’re putting it off or it seems like overkill, visiting the dentist is crucial. Twice-yearly visits keep gum disease and tooth decay – the chief culprits when it comes to losing teeth – in check.

Once cavities and periodontal problems advance, teeth may need to be extracted, and once that happens, you might be looking into dentures in Michigan City.

2. Your gums are red, swollen, tender, or bleeding. These are classic symptoms of gum inflammation, from the milder, early stage of gingivitis to the more advanced and severe periodontal disease. Fortunately, gum disease doesn’t automatically predict dentures in Michigan City. In the early stages, the cure can be as simple as a teeth cleaning at the dentist’s office and better oral care at home. But if left untreated, gum disease can progress to bone loss, which in turn can lead to tooth loss and possibly to dentures.

3. Your teeth are loose, shifting, or the gaps between your teeth are wider. When teeth shift position – or when spaces open up between teeth – bone loss from gum disease may be the “hidden” problem. Periodontal or gum disease is what we call a silent killer because you can’t see it, so it can progress heavily without you knowing it. Loose teeth can mean advanced gum disease, at least in that area, and extensive periodontal treatment might be needed, and sometimes these teeth might have to be extracted.

4. You have a toothache. Severe pain can be a sign that decay has progressed so much that it’s attacking the nerve in the center of the tooth. Caught early, tooth decay can be treated with a simple filling, but when it’s advanced, the options are more invasive and costly.

5. You’re already missing a couple of teeth. People who have lost more than two or three teeth should seek some sort of prosthesis, or the pressure on the remaining teeth will be too great. When fewer teeth are doing all the work, there is a greater chance of losing more teeth. It’s a domino effect.

6. You’re having trouble eating hard or chewy foods. Difficulty eating certain foods might be caused by a cracked tooth, missing teeth, cavities or gum disease. Removing the tooth is not inevitable though, especially if you catch the problem early. For example, a root canal and a crown might save the tooth.

7. You’re self-conscious about smiling. Sometimes dentures are an aesthetic choice. Patients who elect to have a denture earlier than they might absolutely need to because of the appearance of their front teeth. According to surveys, almost 70% of female denture wearers say they smile more often since getting dentures.

The bottom line is that there’s no reason for people to lose teeth today, unless they neglect them by not brushing, flossing and regularly visiting their dentist. Fortunately, those things are in a person’s control.
When was your last visit? If it’s been more than six months – don’t hesitate – call today to schedule an appointment so you won’t have to worry about dentures in Michigan City.

About author

Jeff Walker is an entrepreneur, author, and business coach who specializes in helping people launch and scale their own businesses. He is the author of the best-selling book, Launch: An Internet Millionaire's Secret Formula To Sell Almost Anything Online, Build A Business You Love, and Live The Life Of Your Dreams. Jeff is passionate about helping others achieve success and has been featured in numerous media
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