{"id":182,"date":"2022-06-10T16:43:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T16:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=182"},"modified":"2022-08-04T16:46:25","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T16:46:25","slug":"busting-five-common-myths-about-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/10\/busting-five-common-myths-about-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"Busting Five of the Most Common Myths About Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/man-smiling-and-receiving-dentures.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-183\" width=\"330\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/man-smiling-and-receiving-dentures.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/man-smiling-and-receiving-dentures-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not always easy to distinguish fact from fiction; there are many myths, falsehoods, and morsels of misinformation circulating around out there that often cause confusion. That said, some of these myths involve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/dentures-and-partials.html\">dentures<\/a>, and despite some of the weird or negative things that you\u2019ve maybe heard about them, they\u2019re actually a pretty neat and viable dental solution for people with missing teeth! Keep reading to learn more about dentures as we dispel five of the most common myths concerning them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #1: Dentures Are Unattractive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In actuality, <strong>high-quality dentures look just like your natural teeth and are quite beautiful.<\/strong> Cheaper dentures are usually made of inexpensive materials and aren\u2019t customized to fit your face. You get what you pay for, and these options will certainly give you an unattractive smile. But high-quality dentures are the real deal and will provide you with a beautiful smile while also reducing mouth wrinkles and loose skin around the chin and neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #2: Dentures Aren\u2019t Custom-Made<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since everyone has a unique mouth, everyone has their own individual dental needs. In order for a solution to be effective, it usually needs to be customized for the patient\u2014and <strong>high-quality dentures are crafted with this in mind and made specifically for your mouth<\/strong>. If your dentures don\u2019t fit your mouth properly, you won\u2019t be able to wear them as needed and reap their benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #3: They\u2019re Worn 24\/7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fixed dentures (dentures attached to dental implants) cannot be removed without the help of your dentist and remain in your mouth as you sleep. However, <strong>non-fixed dentures are removable and need to be taken out at night. <\/strong>This gives you the chance to soak and clean your dentures while also giving your gums and mouth a break; sometimes they can become sore and swollen if you wear your dentures overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #4: Dentures Are Effortless<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though dentures are meant to replace your teeth, wearing them doesn\u2019t excuse you from practicing good oral hygiene. <strong>Dentures require proper care and maintenance and will fail if you don\u2019t take care of them<\/strong>. Your gums and tongue, in addition to your dentures, can still collect bacteria; keeping your mouth clean will ensure that your dentures last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #5: They Last Forever<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On that note, dentures can last a while if you take care of them\u2014<strong>but they won\u2019t last forever, as they\u2019re meant to be temporary appliances<\/strong>. On average, they usually last for 5 \u2013 8 years. The daily wear from biting and chewing will gradually take its toll, and even fixed dentures attached to dental implants won\u2019t last forever. Cheaper or poor-fitting dentures last for an even shorter period!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of the approximated 35 million Americans that are missing their teeth, it\u2019s estimated the 90% of them seek out dentures as a solution. That said, dispelling all the false facts and myths surrounding them can ensure that people continue to turn towards them for their dental needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dean Dental Care serves patients and families in Covington under the leadership of Dr. Stephen Dean. Dr. Dean has several years of experience and expertise in a wide range of fields and his practice is pleased to offer many available services, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/dentures-and-partials.html\">dentures<\/a>. If you have any questions about dentures or would like to schedule an appointment, feel free to contact the practice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">online<\/a> or over the phone: (770) 786-3915.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not always easy to distinguish fact from fiction; there are many myths, falsehoods, and morsels of misinformation circulating around out there that often cause confusion. That said, some of these myths involve dentures, and despite some of the weird or negative things that you\u2019ve maybe heard about them, they\u2019re actually a pretty neat and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Myths About Dentures | Covington Dentist | Dean Dental Care<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dentures are an effective solution for missing teeth; but there are many myths out there that turn patients away from them! 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