It's not an easy realization to know you may require dentures. The adjustment can seem scary, it's why a lot of people don't even consider them as an option, even though they may just be the best choice for their dental needs. Understanding whether you need dentures or are best served by another treatment is not a decision you should come by on your own, so get in contact with your Austin, TX, specialists Dr. Joyce Wong and Dr. Stella Caballero to find out if they're the best choice for you.
Early Treatment
Typically, many dental problems can be addressed with less drastic measures. These are less and less drastic the earlier they are caught.
Pain is often a symptom that decay has progressed to the pulp of your tooth. Dental checkups can usually spot cavities and treat them with filings before they become a major problem. But once it has breached your tooth into the nerve center, a root canal is called upon as a tooth-saving action. Because the last measure is of course extraction.
A gap in your smile should be corrected early, or it could lead to your teeth shifting into the open spot and eventually create other complications. A bridge is one of your best options to keep this from happening.
Then there is gum disease, which can be reversed by professional dental cleanings combined with good dental care at home. But at an advanced stage, it spells trouble for the rest of your teeth. Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.
Dentures in Austin, TX
A combination of the above problems, multiple gaps, chronic toothache, and, or, gum disease, all of which may require a variety of periodontal procedures may have your dentist suggesting dentures as an option.
If you have trouble eating, if you feel you must always hide your smile, if the accrued problems keep you awake at night, then dentures may be the solution you should be considering. They can return your smile, in both form and function, so don't wait any longer. Make an appointment today with Dr. Wong and Dr. Caballero in Austin, TX, by dialing (512) 329-9900 for their southern location, and (512) 382-0100 for the one up north.