Unfortunately, many people in the Manassas area will lose some or all of their natural teeth. Even those who have been diligent about their dental care may end up losing some of their teeth anyway. Fillings do not last forever. Eventually, bacteria can get in through the weakened fillings and cause tooth decay. This is especially common with seniors who have fillings that are several decades old. That is why losing teeth is a problem for many older dental patients. Fortunately, dentures in Manassas Park can help patients get their teeth back. Dentures are removal appliances that replace a person’s missing teeth. It’s not natural teeth, but it is a good solution when losing natural teeth is inevitable.
Patients have two choices when it comes to dentures in Manassas Park. The most common option is to use conventional dentures. After teeth have been removed, dentures can be applied to the gum tissue in approximately eight to twelve weeks. Within two to three months, the gum tissue has healed sufficiently to allow for the dentures to be applied without having to worry about gum tissue shrinking in size.. The problem is that patients have to live without teeth for a few months until the gum tissue has healed sufficiently. Many would prefer to have dentures sooner than that.
The other option is the immediate denture. Just as the name implies, immediate dentures can be applied to the gums once the teeth have been removed. There is no waiting period. This sounds like a great option to avoid walking around with missing teeth. Unfortunately, there are disadvantages with the immediate denture. While the gum tissue is healing, it will shrink as the amount of inflammation is reduced. Because of that, it is necessary for the dentist to perform additional adjustments to make sure that the dentures fit the patient properly. Another disadvantage is that immediate dentures are temporary. Conventional dentures still need to be made and put in the gum tissue. That means patients are paying for an additional appliance and extra treatment that will not help with conventional dentures. Despite the extra cost, many people are willing to pay the extra cost in order to avoid walking around with missing teeth.
