Why Traditional Dentures Make You Look Older
Dentures play a role in restoring the youthful balance of our face. When we’re young, our face develops as a whole—muscles, bones, skin, teeth, and tissues mature together to create a youthful appearance.
As teeth wear down or are lost, the body begins to lose jawbone, creating an imbalance. With less bone in the lower face, soft tissue begins to sag, leading to common signs of aging. Having dentures along with dental implants improve function and strength for a natural-looking smile by restoring lost teeth and supporting jawbone health, helping to maintain facial balance.
Here are some common signs of aging:
- Hanging skin under the neck (turkey neck or turkey wattle)
- Folds and wrinkles around the mouth
- Puffy neck or double chin
- Sunken lips and cheeks
- Hanging jowls
- Hanging skin under the neck (turkey neck or turkey wattle)
- Folds and wrinkles around the mouth
- Puffy neck or double chin
- Sunken lips and cheeks
- Hanging jowls
To reverse these signs of aging, a denture should replace the full height and volume of your lost teeth and bones. However, the traditional denture process doesn’t measure what this height and volume are supposed to be. At best, traditional dentures replace the height of your teeth before they were lost, not the full height and volume of your teeth when you were young.
Plus, the poor fit of traditional dentures means that the teeth have to be set back further in your mouth. This makes your lips and cheeks sink in.
Our advanced tooth replacement solutions are different. Using a special fitting process, Dr. Siegel can “read” the proper dimensions from your facial structure. This ensures that your restorations will bring your face back to its youthful proportion. This can reduce or eliminate many signs of facial aging.
Better-Looking Dentures
In addition to their poor fit, traditional dentures are often made with unattractive materials. Traditional dentures are typically made with plastic bases and plastic teeth. The teeth often use the same shape, too. This can make them look fake.
But FOY® Dentures are made with ceramic teeth that mimic the luster of natural teeth. This also helps them resist stains from coffee, tea, wine, and other beverages. In addition, the teeth of FOY® Dentures are customized. They can be unique to your smile and can either mimic your youthful smile or give you the smile of your dreams.
Better Fit Leads to Better Function and Comfort
But a more youthful appearance isn’t the only benefit of FOY® Dentures, the improved fit also means they are more secure. This means they are less likely to come out of your mouth at an unfortunate moment. Not only that, it can improve your ability to bite and chew.
In addition, the improved fit can make them more comfortable than traditional options, which are often loose in your mouth. They shift and slide uncomfortably, irritating your gums in various spots, leading to sore areas that may prevent you from wearing them regularly.
Plus, FOY® Dentures put your jaw in a healthy position, which can reduce the risk of jaw pain, neck pain, and headaches related to TMD.
Dental Implants for Stable Dentures
If you are looking to make your dentures even more stable and sturdy, you should consider dental implants. Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that bond to your jawbone, similar to natural teeth. When your denture attaches to these implants, it won’t come out when you talk, laugh, or sneeze. In addition, you can get a bite force comparable to what you had with your natural teeth, especially for fixed-in full-arch new teeth.
Dental implants can last a lifetime when properly cared for.
Get Quality Dentures at Dental Excellence of Blue Bell
If you are unhappy with your current dentures or don’t like the thought of getting a traditional tooth replacement, Dr. Siegel can help. As one of the first adopters of the FOY® Dentures process, Dr. Siegel has tremendous experience in fitting this type of denture. This helps him achieve great results, and it also makes it easier for him to offer them at a reasonable price.
To learn more about the benefits of FOY® Dentures, please call (610) 272-0828 today for an appointment at Dental Excellence of Blue Bell.
