Dentures, Bridgework or Dental Implants - Which is Right for Me?
May 11, 2009 @ 05:51 PM — by unknown
For people that have damaged or missing teeth, choosing which type of dental work to improve their smile can often be a daunting procedure. There are many different types of dental treatments that can cosmetically enhance the teeth, and each work in a different way. For those with damaged or missing teeth the most common cosmetic dental treatments sought are dentures, bridgework, or dental implants.
Dentures as a Cosmetic Dentistry Treatment
One type of cosmetic dentistry treatment that many people are familiar with are dentures. Dentures are commonly used by those people with many missing teeth or many teeth that are in very poor health and need to be removed. Dentures are often less expensive than other types of dental treatments, but they do have their downside. Unlike dental implants or bridgework, dentures do not stay permanently in place. Additionally, many people find that they have a hard time adjusting to dentures, which can cause pain to the gums if they are not fitted prop