If you have been told by your dentist that you need dentures, the suggestions offered here might be helpful to you.
Opt for metal dentures rather than acrylic if you're clumsy
Your dentist might ask you to choose between acrylic and metal dentures. If you are clumsy, or if you have shaky hands or a weak grip as a result of a health condition (like osteoarthritis or Parkinson's disease, for example), then you should ask for metal dentures. This is because, although acrylic dentures are just as good as metal ones at facilitating the chewing of tough foods and will not break under this sort of pressure, metal dentures are a bit more robust.
This difference is only necessary to note if you are clumsy or have weak, shaky hands that will probably cause you to drop your dentures a lot whilst trying to insert them or take them out of your mouth. Whilst acrylic dentures might withstand one or two collisions with the floor before they break, metal dentures will be more likely to survive reoccurring accidents like this without breaking into pieces. Being aware of this and asking for metal ones could help you to avoid having to get your dentures replaced.
Speak to your dentist if you don't feel that your new dentures are white enough
You may find that after a few days of wearing your new dentures and examining your reflection in the mirror each morning that the dentures are not quite white enough. For example, you might realise that they look more like a creamy, off-white colour instead of the bright white shade you would prefer.
If this happens, you should not hesitate to call your dentist and enquire about replacing the current artificial teeth on the denture with whiter ones. This is because, although it might seem like a superficial and insignificant issue, it is worth getting it resolved. You will be wearing the dentures for many years before you need a new set and will have to look in the mirror at your artificial teeth every day during this time. When you do this, you will feel unhappy and insecure about the colour of your false teeth, and your insecurity may start to affect other parts of your life (like your job or your social life). As such, you must ensure that you are fully satisfied with the colour of your new dentures.
For many years, I hated the way my teeth looked. They always looked discoloured so I would do everything I could to hide my smile. On family photos, my mom would always complain that I never gave a grin like my brothers and sisters. When I graduated college, I decided I needed to take action. I contacted my local dental surgery and asked them about tooth whitening treatments. The dentist was great and gave me all of the info I needed. After the treatment, my smile was like a million dollars. I decided to start this blog to educate others about the benefits of teeth whitening and other dental treatments.