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As great as dentures are, even they can suffer from nasty rumors and stereotypes. People often hear many lies and false gossip about these traditional replacement teeth.<\/a> In fact, you may even struggle to know what is and isn\u2019t true about dentures in the first place. The good news is that your local Garland dentist can help you separate the facts from the fiction. So, read on to learn four debunked myths about dentures and why they\u2019re just plain wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cDentures are Just for Old People\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on pop culture, it\u2019s easy to see dentures as an \u201cold people\u201d treatment. However, the reality is that seniors aren\u2019t the only ones who benefit from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, dentures aren\u2019t age-specific devices. Young adults and even teens can qualify for the prosthetics alongside the elderly. Whether dentures would help your smile has more to do with tooth loss, not how long you\u2019ve lived. That means young people could benefit from partial models if they\u2019ve had mouth or jaw trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDentures Stain Faster Than Natural Teeth\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since dentures aren\u2019t \u201creal\u201d teeth, some people assume they must stain more quickly. This idea couldn\u2019t be further from the truth of the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s actually the case that dentures don\u2019t discolor like natural teeth. They\u2019re constructed of composite material or resin completed with a sealant, so they\u2019re shielded from stain agents. Varying foods and liquids are unlikely to change your dentures’ look. In fact, staining is virtually impossible when you have a regular maintenance program in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDentures are Always Loose & Move Around\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Popular media and other sources tend to depict dentures as loose. That said, such a view is outdated at best and a lie at worst; prosthetic teeth usually have a snug fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you didn\u2019t already know, today\u2019s dentures are tailor-made for their patients. Dental labs craft and design them to fit perfectly in the owner\u2019s mouth. As a result, they shouldn\u2019t slip or slide around when you wear them; they won\u2019t make eating, speaking, or smiling tricky. You\u2019ll only need to worry about a loose fit if the dentures have worn down or your mouth has changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDentures Look Fake & Ugly\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lot of gossip suggests dentures always look fake or ugly, but these rumors aren\u2019t true. The prosthetic teeth can look quite lifelike if you get quality pairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be more specific, only very cheap dentures look fake. Their low-quality materials don\u2019t blend well with mouths and emphasize their artificiality. Meanwhile, good-quality dentures at a higher price appear very natural-looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To steer clear of these and other myths about dentures, talk to your dental provider. They\u2019ll make sure you know the core denture facts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

North Garland Family Dental<\/a> is based in Garland, TX. Led by Drs. Vazquez<\/a> and Peterson<\/a>, our practice strives to provide dentistry of the highest level. That means we offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments, all tailored to your distinct smile and its unique needs! Our team also performs emergency and sedation dentistry as needed. For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website<\/a> or by phone at (972)-530-7979<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As great as dentures are, even they can suffer from nasty rumors and stereotypes. People often hear many lies and false gossip about these traditional replacement teeth. In fact, you may even struggle to know what is and isn\u2019t true about dentures in the first place. The good news is that your local Garland dentist […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-179","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nDebunked Myths About Dentures | North Garland Family Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Misinformation on false teeth is pretty common today. 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