Dentists like Dr. Khorshid in Las Vegas do their best to help patients maintain their dental health, but sometimes dentures are the best answer to several dental issues. Patients with severe gum disease or recent tooth loss may be expecting to have a conversation about dentures, but most people aren’t quite sure when it’s time to take the leap. How do you know when it’s time to consider dentures?
Only Your Dentist Can Help You Decide
Your dentist is the only person who can tell you what type of treatment would be best for your severe decay or gum disease. Some dentists who offer dentures in Las Vegas do so haphazardly. Their knowledge, equipment or procedures may be out of date or they may not consider all forms of treatment before suggesting dentures.
A thorough evaluation by Dr. Khorshid is the first step to understanding the changes occurring in your mouth. He will evaluate your general health history, general dental history, take X-rays, and examine your gums and teeth. He’ll discuss all of your options and let you know how long treatment will take, how much your treatment will cost and what you can expect out of your treatment. He will present you with the best options for you and the lifestyle you wish to maintain, all while keeping your smile in mind.
Signs It Might Be Time To Talk About Dentures
Getting old is hard on every part of the body, and the mouth is no exception. Older people experience everything from brittle teeth, receding gums, loose and leaking fillings, lost teeth and infection. Sometimes the answers to these problems are partial or full dentures.
Extreme tooth decay is the first sign that it might be time for dentures or partials. Sometimes teeth deteriorate so badly that neither fillings nor a root canal can ease the problem. When this happens, the teeth will need to be extracted. If only a few teeth need to come out, ABC Dental Care can replace the teeth with an implant or even partial dentures (commonly called bridges). Individuals with more than a few severely decayed teeth or who have other problems on top of tooth decay may be candidates for a full set of dentures.
Severe gum disease, known as periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss, especially if a patient has left the disease unchecked. Dentures may be a viable option once Dr. Kevin has treated the underlying disease. Patients with diabetes who are suffering from periodontal problems find that they are not candidates for procedures like implants because their bodies will not heal properly. Dentures are an excellent way to help patients with diabetes and gum disease be proud of their smile again.
Dentures Aren’t Just for Older Patients
Sometimes, dentures and bridges are appropriate for younger patients who may not have considered themselves to be candidates. People who suffer from rare genetic diseases like Anodontia (a condition where adult teeth never grow) may be candidates for this type of treatment.
Accidents happen every day. Some accidents involve injury to the teeth or jaw. In some instances, the answer to the patient’s problem is to get a partial bridge or full set of dentures. If you’ve suffered an accident that resulted in lost teeth, Dr. Khorshid can help you decide on the right course of treatment for you.
Dentures Aren’t What They Used to Be
It used to be that you could spot a person with dentures a mile away. Unfortunately, when someone goes to the wrong type of dentist who offers dentures in Las Vegas, this may still be true. But patients of ABC Dental Care report that most people can’t even tell they are wearing dentures. Modern dentistry has allowed professionals like Dr. Khorshid to provide patients with partials and full sets of dentures that look like your natural teeth (only better). Dentures come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors and there are even implant-supported dentures for the right candidates.