Should I get dentures or get all my cavities filled?
Published: November 20th, 2009
I am 27 and have over 16 cavities. Some will need root canals, and that seems like a lot of money to put into my teeth, when they might get cavities again. Am I better off getting dentures at my age or just getting all the dental work done?
You never want to loose your teeth if they can be saved. Even it costs money. It’s up to you whether you get cavities again. You have to put in the effort so you don’t get cavities again. Or if you do, they are small cavities and can be restored BEFORE they get so deep that they need root canal therapy.
Another important fact… after you have a root canal, you must have a post and core done; then have a crown (cap) put on the tooth to protect it from breaking.
Good luck!
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November 20th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
consult a dentist
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November 20th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I would highly suggest getting them filled. Dont you think it would be wierd to be 27 and have dentures? arent dentures for old people?
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November 20th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
You never want to loose your teeth if they can be saved. Even it costs money. It’s up to you whether you get cavities again. You have to put in the effort so you don’t get cavities again. Or if you do, they are small cavities and can be restored BEFORE they get so deep that they need root canal therapy.
Another important fact… after you have a root canal, you must have a post and core done; then have a crown (cap) put on the tooth to protect it from breaking.
Good luck!
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Dentist 19 years…
November 20th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Get dentures. Sounds like you are the kind of person that would best be served by having all your teeth removed and chunks of plastic put in so you can chew again.
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November 20th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
You need to know the pro and con of having denture before making an informed decision.
"Advantages & Disadvantages of Dentures
Pros and Cons of a Dentures
Advantages:
Dentures definitely provide a great smile with a very natural appearance. They’re made of very durable materials and last very long when properly taken care of. Typically dentures last from five to ten years. They also correct several problems, from speech to chewing, for many patients.
Disadvantages:
There’s no doubt that dentures take a little getting used to. There is maintenance involved, and initial speech issues to overcome (these are temporary and last only a couple of days). Mouth irritation or sores may occur, but are usually caused by poor dental hygiene, and not removing your dentures when needed. It is common that your mouth change over the life of your dentures, so even though they last long, they may need to be replaced to achieve a better fit before they are worn out. With a denture a person typically chews at only 15-23% efficiency compared to a person chewing with their natural teeth. In the case of a full upper denture, the upper palate is covered which can reduce taste of foods you’re chewing. "
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http://www.aboutcosmeticdentistry.com/procedures/dental_dentures/pros_and_cons.html
November 20th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
16 fillings is quite a few but you need to keep your teeth as long as you can. How many root canals do you need?
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November 20th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Coming from someone who has more cavaties than I can count, root canals, and crowns..get the dentures. Your better off. I wish I can have all new teeth…I can’t even eat on my right side because the crowns SUck.
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