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Are Dentures Still In?

In modern times they are becoming less used with the technology of veneers on the rise. Dentures are however, a popular alternative for those who cannot afford veneers.

Having dentures is a great option to improve chewing ability in those who have lost their teeth. It also helps to spare a persons ego by having natural looking teeth versus a gum-mouth. It also allows the person to speak more clearly and eloquently.

In history dentures were first used in and around 700BC. They were typically made from animal teeth or other human teeth, however they were not useful for long term usage due to a quick decay. Dentures were often used a symbol of beauty or wealth. Many men used ivory or bone for their dentures, and the more fancy the dentures, the more rich they were seen as.

Its often difficult to keep dentures in place, and glues, and sticky pads can cause gagging or even vomiting. Some people have difficulty enjoying sticky foods, or tough foods. More often than not food can get stuck on the other side of the denture palate, and cause a pain in the roof of the mouth, or around the gum area. Top dentures are more easily used and inserted, but the lower denture is hard to control and keep from slipping. Not to mention dentures only have 10% of the chewing ability that real natural teeth have! Imagine chewing a steak with dentures.

Many people make the mistake of cleaning their dentures with regular toothpaste. This makes them more dull and also allows small cuts to be made, which allows in bacteria and other fungi.

Dentures are typically fitted and first installed in a dentists office. Many people get them believing that they have ugly teeth, but later regret getting all of their natural teeth extracted. Dentists are able to create a mold specifically for your mouth only, and get the dentures ordered. Since our mouths change over time, and dentures wear out, they need to be replaced every so often.

Dentures are almost entirely customizable. Sometimes you are offered the option of choosing the shade of your teeth! You either be smoker yellow, or movie star white. Or anything in between! At first dentures may click while eating or talking, it takes a lot of getting used to, and practice. Many people make the mistake of not taking care of their mouth after getting dentures. Its crucial to always brush your gums, any remaining teeth, and your palate.

A complete set of dentures will usually cost between $400 and up and over $1000. It depends on your location and what options are available to you. Specialty and individualized dentures are by far the most expensive, as they are made from the best materials specifically designed for your own mouth.

By: wasted18
Published: 08/01/08


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7 Posted Comments:

@ 11:47 am 08/31/08 by Nax05
Heh..very interesting. Had no idea they used dentures in BC times..
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@ 9:12 pm 08/31/08 by R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen
I definitely learned something here.
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@ 9:21 pm 08/31/08 by Willow Sidhe
Wow. This is more than I ever knew about dentures. :)
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@ 1:17 am 09/01/08 by Ette_Rual
nice article. fortunately, i still have all my permanent teeth intact. when the time comes that i have to use dentures---i'll remember you article :D
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@ 9:39 pm 09/02/08 by C.D. Crowder
Great article. I didn't realize dentures were that old. From what I've read, veneers have to be replaced after so many years and may not hold up quite as well as dentures. However, they're a little more convenient. Still, dentures are more affordable and have withstood the test of time.
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@ 8:22 am 09/03/08 by yourstrulyisabel
That's good info. I never knew that dentures were made from animal teeth. I have jackets in my teeth. They're tooth implanted into my gums. They're durable enough even for eating steaks. But they do have to be cleaned byt he dentist atleast every year.
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@ 4:59 pm 09/03/08 by K.F. Lynn
haha, wow. i never realized how much information there was behind dentures. really interesting information; animal teeth? really? eep. while dentures may not be... my cup of tea, they certainly are helpful to people who need them! i didn't know the tradition of using dentures went back so far in time! nice article, thanks for sharing!
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