If you've suffered from permanent tooth loss and wear traditional dentures, you should know that there's a new option available for you: flexible dentures. Flexible dentures allow for a more natural fit and appearance, which make them more enjoyable to wear. Here are just six of the many reasons you should make the change to flexible dentures.
1. Easier to Insert
If you have a small mouth, or you can't open your mouth wide, traditional dentures may be difficult for you to wear. This is particularly true when upper dentures are concerned. To place traditional upper dentures, you need to open your mouth wide enough for the entire appliance to fit through smoothly.
If the size of a traditional upper denture causes you pain or discomfort, flexible dentures may be your best option. Flexible dentures can bend slightly, which makes them easier to fit into smaller mouths.
2. More Comfortable to Wear
If you currently wear traditional dentures, but you find them to be too uncomfortable to wear throughout the day, flexible dentures will provide you the comfort you want. Flexible dentures are thinner than traditional dentures, which ensures a more natural fit.
They're also softer, which helps you avoid the painful sores that can develop with traditional dentures. As an added benefit, flexible dentures move with your mouth, which makes eating more comfortable.
3. No Messy Adhesive Required
If you're tired of the messy adhesive that's required to hold traditional dentures in place, you need to seriously consider switching to new flexible dentures. Adhesives can ooze out from around your dentures, leaving you with an unpleasant taste in your mouth. Not only that, but some adhesives contain zinc, which can be harmful for your health.
Thankfully, flexible dentures conform to the shape of your gums, which allows them to be held in place without the use of adhesive.
4. More Natural Looking Gums
If you're looking for a more natural appearance for your tooth replacement, talk to your dentist about flexible dentures. Flexible dentures are designed with a clear material, which means your gums will look more natural. This is particularly important where your smile is concerned. With flexible dentures, the gum color won't give them away.
5. Less Likely to Break
If you wear dentures, you need to be concerned about their safety, especially where breakage is concerned. Because of the material that's used in traditional dentures, they can break if dropped onto a hard surface. Unfortunately, that means a drop into the bathroom sink or onto a tile floor could destroy your dentures, which could leave you without your dentures while they go in for repairs.
Flexible dentures are made from a softer, more pliable material, which means they won't break under normal circumstances, including an accidental drop into the sink. As an added benefit, the flexible material means that your dentures will last longer.
6. Fewer Adjustments
If you've worn dentures for a while, you know that they require routine adjustments, especially as the shape of your mouth changes. Without proper adjustments, traditional dentures can become quite uncomfortable to wear. In fact, without proper adjustments, you're more prone to mouth sores, which can interfere with your ability to chew properly.
Because flexible dentures conform to the shape of your gums, and allow for more natural movement, they require fewer adjustments.
If you're ready for a new set of dentures, don't order your next set until you talk to your dentist about the benefits of flexible dentures. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Gregory B. Halls. We can provide you with all the information you'll need about flexible dentures.
