{"id":197,"date":"2024-12-12T12:23:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T12:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shinkawadental.com\/blog\/?p=197"},"modified":"2025-01-31T00:24:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T00:24:56","slug":"four-common-and-busted-myths-about-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shinkawadental.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/12\/four-common-and-busted-myths-about-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaking Truth to Smiles: 4 Common & Busted Myths About Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many dentists still offer dentures to their patients, even as dentistry has evolved over time. That alone should testify to how well the prosthetics<\/a> work as replacement teeth. However, a lot of folks spread nasty rumors and myths about dentures that simply aren\u2019t true. You\u2019d do well to note these stereotypes and not let them dissuade you from treatment. So, read on to learn four common denture myths and why they\u2019re untrue nonsense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cDentures Look Very Fake\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While some early models may have looked fake, modern dentures are different. The kinds you\u2019ll find today are often lifelike, assuming you get quality pairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s only very cheap dentures that tend to look fake. Their materials are low quality and don\u2019t blend well with adjacent teeth, highlighting their artificiality. On the other hand, good-quality dentures at a higher price will usually look quite natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDentures Always Fall Out Easily\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some dentures can indeed slip from your mouth at times. That said, the idea that they always and easily fall out is false.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s dentures are actually made to fit snugly. Lab workers will make them based on dental impressions, ensuring the final devices match your oral cavity\u2019s contours. That means they\u2019ll only slip or fall from your mouth if they become ill-fitting, usually due to age (whether your own or that of the dentures).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDentures are Hard to Eat With\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people struggle to eat with dentures at first. Still, that difficulty often passes with time; most folks can have meals with them easily after a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember: Modern dentures are customized for a snug, proper fit. Since that\u2019s the case, they shouldn\u2019t slip or slide around when you\u2019re having a meal. You just need to practice using your dentures to make them easy to use. From there, they\u2019ll let you eat all sorts of food without difficulty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

If you keep up with pop culture, you may see dentures as an \u201cold people\u201d treatment. Even so, the truth is closer to the opposite: people of all ages can benefit from such prosthetic teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dentures simply aren\u2019t age-specific devices. In a given situation, young adults and even teens can qualify for them alongside the elderly. Whether dentures help you has less to do with years lived and more with tooth loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These and similar myths about dentures won\u2019t do your smile any good. If you suffer from tooth loss, ignore them and talk to your dentist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Shinkawa Dental<\/a> is based in Fresno, CA. Led by Drs. Gerald<\/a>, Adam<\/a>, and Nicole Shinkawa<\/a>, our practice makes patient-centered dentistry its number one priority. That means our comprehensive treatments consider your safety and address your smile\u2019s specific needs. From dental checkups to quality dentures, our team always has what it takes to fix your ailing grin! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (559)-226-5656<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Many dentists still offer dentures to their patients, even as dentistry has evolved over time. That alone should testify to how well the prosthetics work as replacement teeth. However, a lot of folks spread nasty rumors and myths about dentures that simply aren\u2019t true. You\u2019d do well to note these stereotypes and not let them […]<\/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":[],"yoast_head":"\n4 Common & Busted Myths About Dentures | Shinkawa Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You may have heard some myths about dentures over the years. 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