Cosmetic Dentistry has made many strides in technology and quality over the last 20 years. You can trust Dr. Michael White, your cosmetic dentist in dentures treatment in Chehalis, WA, for teeth repair and ongoing aftercare.
Dental Plates
Dental Plates are used when a majority of teeth are too worn due to age or decay. They are usually removable and stay fixed in a person’s mouth through friction with the upper and lower gum lines as they’re professionally molded to fit. This professional molding ensures a good solid fit inside the mouth and this molding is rendered even more accurately with the use of computer modeling and 3D printing of the draft molds.
Longevity of Dental Plates
Dr. White, your cosmetic dentist in dentures treatment in Chehalis, WA can craft custom dental plates after a series of consultations to get an accurate rendering of your gums and gum line. Dental plates don’t last forever, unfortunately, as they need to be replaced every seven to ten years. Dr. White will monitor the condition of your dental plates over time to ensure that you get the most life out of them as possible. There are certain symptoms that start to happen to dental plates over time that can signal that their time is limited.
Symptoms of Worn Dental Plates
- Loose-fitting dental plates
- Discoloration of teeth due to aging and other factors such as smoking and red wine
- Chips in the teeth due to wear
- Plates causing pain while wearing them
- Reddened gums and irritated gums after wearing plates
- Your speech becomes affected (slurring of speech) due to shifting plates
There are certain things that you can do to extend the life of your dental plates and that includes smoking cessation, limiting the consumption of staining drinks (red wine, grape juice, etc.), and proper cleaning of your dental plates every night after use.
If you’re in need of replacing your dental plates due to any of the symptoms above, please call (360) 748-0168 and make an appointment with Dr. White, your cosmetic dentist in dentures care in Chehalis, WA.
