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Give Your Dentures A New Lease On Life

February 17, 2016

Think of one word to describe your dentures. It’s probably a safe bet that words like “reliable,” “beneficial,” “great,” or “easy” aren’t among them. Face it: no one likes their dentures. They might have been a great way to replace missing teeth when you got them, but after that it’s just a long road to unhappiness.

At Really Smile Dentistry we know how much of a hassle dentures can be. We see a lot of patients who are fed up with constantly having to think about their teeth and all the embarrassment they can cause. We don’t think you should have to live that way – it simply isn’t fair!

Why Are Your Dentures A Problem?

The denture-wearing patients at our Carmel office have given us a laundry list of reasons for hating their dentures, but there are some complaints we hear over and over again. If you’re a denture wearer there’s a good chance you’ve dealt with at least one of these problems before.

Living A Tasteless Life

Dentures and food: they don’t exactly get along, do they? And to think that they were supposed to make life easier – no one who has said that has tried eating with them! How long has it been since you’ve last eaten your favorite foods? If you prefer anything except for mush the answer is probably a long time ago!

What’s worse, the restricted diet can’t even be tasted very well because the roof of your mouth is covered. You probably never realized how important the roof of your mouth is for your sense of taste, but covering it with plastic makes it very obvious.

A lot of denture patients end up malnourished for the simple reason that they can’t get enough nutrients. Combine that with the fact that eating with dentures is a chore and it’s not shocking that people simply only eat when they have to.

No One Likes A Slippery Smile

You know the feeling: a denture disaster is just one wide smile, a sneeze, or a slip of the tongue away. People say being mindful is a good way to live, but they probably weren’t talking about being mindful of your dentures every waking minute of the day!

The longer you have dentures the worse the fit becomes. Your bone shrinks over time, leaving you with loose dentures that are completely unreliable. Pastes and adhesives only do so much – often just leaving you with slippery dentures and a bad taste in your mouth.

If you’ve ever had your dentures fall out in public or around family you know how embarrassing it can be. The humiliation of having your teeth be the center of attention for all the wrong reasons isn’t something anyone should have to deal with!

A Gauntlet Of Gum Pain

Redness, irritation, sensitivity, and soreness: all hallmarks of wearing dentures. Your gums simply weren’t meant to deal with all the pressure and forces of eating, speaking, and living with dentures. When you had teeth it was your jaw bone that absorbed the forces from your teeth, not your gums.

With dentures you’re placing all that pressure on soft tissue that was never meant to sustain it. Combine that with the plaque bacteria on your dentures and you’re in the perfect situation for serious irritation. A lot of denture wearers get to the point where they can’t even handle wearing them unless they absolutely have to. Weren’t your dentures supposed to be helpful?

The Solution

At Really Smile Dentistry we can use dental implants to support your dentures, giving them the reliability and beneficial qualities they were always supposed to have. With just four dental implants we can modify your dentures to snap in place and stay there until YOU want to take them out.

Implants are topped with either metal balls or a bar that fit perfectly into sockets or clasps on your dentures, which hold them in place while you eat, talk, and live your life.

Imagine being able to eat with ease, smile without worry, and focus on the things that really matter in life – that’s what implant support can do for you!

Want To Find Out More?

Our Carmel dentist office would love to show you all the benefits of implant retained dentures. All it takes is one phone call to our office to schedule a consultation today!

You can reach Really Smile Dentistry at 317-451-4050 or you can request an appointment by filling out our online form. We look forward to seeing you soon!

A Denture Deep-Dive

August 29, 2015

If you need dentures you’re probably worried about several things: how will they look? Will they feel okay? Will I still be able to eat the foods I love? Will it be difficult to talk? These are all good questions to ask, especially since you’ll be living with your dentures for years to come!

At Really Smile Dentistry we craft some of the finest dentures available. Ours are custom-designed just for you, ensuring a good fit and great performance! Today’s dentures are nothing like those of yesteryear, which is why we’re here today. We want to talk about some of the dentures that came before – you’ll be thankful for modern technology when you hear about these!

Long, Long Ago…

The earliest records of dentures can be traced to around 700 BC! Archeologists have found Etruscan dentures in northern Italy made from human and animal teeth. They were held together with gold – that can’t be too comfortable!

You’ve also probably heard of someone’s famous wooden dentures (more on that later), but these were actually far more popular in 16th century Japan! Completely wooden dentures were carved based on beeswax impressions and were worn just like modern dentures. The Japanese also used ivory and bone to make dentures but wooden ones were common up until Japan opened itself to the world in the 19th century!

Dentures In The Early Days of the United States

Starting in the late 18th century, French dentists started using ceramic for dentures. While these early models chipped easily and didn’t last long they were still a major advance in technology! Dentures of this era were also often spring-loaded for easy opening – they weren’t very good at staying in place!

One of the most famous sets of American dentures undoubtedly belonged to George Washington. You’ve probably heard that his were made of wood, but that’s not true! Washington actually had some of the most advanced dentures of the time, crafted from ivory, bone, gold, and even human teeth.

Here’s an interesting fact for you: the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 resulted in a flood of teeth into the denture market. Called “Waterloo Teeth,” they were removed from deceased soldiers and were a hot commodity because they came from healthy young people. Aren’t you glad you live in today’s world of realistic synthetic products?

Dentures Today

Today’s dentures are so far removed from the era of Waterloo Teeth that it’s hard to imagine actually having to wear someone else’s teeth in your mouth. We are able to craft dentures made from incredibly high-quality materials and the ability to fit dentures properly has come a long way even in recent history!

At our Carmel dentist office we practice making the best class of dentures: cosmetic. There are three classifications of denture: non-custom economy sets, average dentures, and cosmetic dentures. Rather than waste your time with cheap, easily broken, or poorly fitted dentures we only offer the best!

Cosmetic dentures are produced in a two-step process. First we remove any remaining teeth that you may have. We’ll fit you with a temporary set of dentures so that you can get used to them and function while you heal, and then we’ll have you back for fitting of your final set. We’ll take digital impressions for pin-point accuracy and then construct your new set!

Implant-Supported Options

Another great leap in denture technology has come with dental implants. Using a series of dental implants we can create a system that allows your dentures to snap firmly in place – no more slipping, sliding, or falling! Implant supported dentures can take your great cosmetic denture set and make them even more perfect!

If you need dentures, or simply need a better set, don’t wait any longer. Call Really Smile Dentistry today to schedule an appointment – our number is 317-451-4050! If you want to request an appointment right here online we have that option available too – just use our online form! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Finding Dentures that Fit Your Life and Needs

April 13, 2015

There may come a point in the not-so-distant future when you realize that you are not going to be able to keep all of your natural teeth. Maybe you’ve already reached that point and are dealing with the decision of wearing dentures. Let our Carmel, IN dental office help you through this process!

You see, we understand dentures! We know that 25% of Americans over the age of 60 are going to end up wearing these false teeth, and we want to be able to offer you the best information and solutions possible! Many adults make the wrong call when it comes to replacing their teeth, and it can impact their lifespan!

Yes, you read that correctly. The Mayo clinic has found that patients who live without functioning teeth will live about 10 years less than they would if they’d maintained the ability to chew naturally. We know what you’re thinking, isn’t that the point of dentures?

Well, that’s what we would like to talk about today. Patients often think that any set of dentures will enable them to eat their food and enjoy life, but that is often not the case. Let’s take a look at this topic in more detail.

Economy and Average Dentures Don’t Make the Grade

Most of that 25% of people over 60 wearing dentures are wearing economy or average dentures. Economy dentures are cheap, placed immediately in your mouth without much fitting, and offer very little true help to your mouth. Average dentures do require some fitting, but they still leave a lot to be desired!

You see, these solutions look like teeth, and they sometimes move like teeth, but at the end of the day, they aren’t teeth, and they can’t function like teeth. When you switch from your natural teeth to dentures, you lose 80% of your bite power! That means eating nutritious foods is no longer an option because you won’t be able to chew them!

You can try the adhesives and endless fittings, but at the end of the day, you’ll find that your dentures just aren’t what you need them to be!

Invest in Your Smile with Cosmetic Dentures

Here at Really Smile, we believe in a different approach to dentures. We only use cosmetic dentures for our patients because cosmetic dentures go the extra mile. They are made to actually fit your mouth so perfectly that your jaw believes your teeth are actually there! And the false teeth placed in the dentures are actually the right size! They will hold your jaw open, which will improve the look of your profile allowing you to lose a decade or more from your looks!

Make it Even Better with Dental Implant Support

Now that you have your dentures, we also recommend that you secure them in your mouth with dental implants. Dental implants will offer you many benefits, but we have selected a few of the most impressive to explain in more detail below.

With dental implants, you can…

… eat the foods you love
Once you have the support of implants for your cosmetic dentures, you will be able to gain a lot of your bite strength back! We can get you really close to the strength of your natural teeth, which means you won’t have to give up the foods you love. You can still enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, which will help you stay healthy!

… smile and laugh with confidence
You’ll never be worried about your teeth slipping out of place. When someone asks you to smile, you’ll know that your teeth are in the correct position! You can open your mouth and laugh without ever checking that your dentures are secure! This is an incredible boost of confidence for you!

… maintain your youthful profile
One of the most detrimental things about economic dentures is the way your entire face changes shape. Your jawbone is left with nothing to do, so it fades away. By placing implants, we are giving your jaw a reason to stick around! That means that your jaw will maintain its shape, and you will maintain the youthful look of your smile!

Learn More about Great Denture Options When You Call Today!

Don’t settle for economic or average dentures. They seem like a good idea at first because the pricetag is so much lower, but there are consequences associated with that price! These teeth are NOT what you need to replace your natural teeth for the rest of your life.

Instead, contact us today to set up a consultation where you can learn about the power and benefits of cosmetic dentures paired with implant support. You’ll be amazed at the difference! Call today because we can’t wait to show you what’s in store!

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