Making life like dentures is an art and a science. They should look natural and people looking at denture wearers should not be able to detect that the patient has false teeth. The color of the false teeth should match the color of the patient's skin, hair and eyes. Many dentists believe that the shapes of the front teeth should also match the shape of the patient's face. Square faces have square teeth, round faces rounded teeth and tapered faces tapered teeth.

          The teeth in life like dentures should support the lip and stretch the faces so that the corners of the lips do not fold over. Errors in the height of the dentures and the height of the face commonly create problems with the size and form of the patient's lips. The teeth should also be positioned so that the patient can speak naturally without lisping or clicking of the plates. This is a really important step. It is usually best to adjust and twist some of the anterior teeth in the smile to create the appearance of natural teeth.

          The construction of life like dentures almost always involves an appointment called the cosmetic try in. This appointment has the special purpose of allowing the patient to see the teeth and lip support before the final dentures are made. It helps to avoid many problems before they occur since a patient is free to make changes in the teeth and arrangement at this stage. Patients should always insist on seeing their teeth before the final dentures are made.

        To keep the appearance of life like dentures, you should consider replacing them every five years. Dentures should be periodically replaced to adjust to the natural changes of your face and the changes in the bone within your mouth. The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. If you are interested in a free dentures consultation with our dentures dentist, Dr. Mark A Padolsky, call 404-874-7428 to schedule your appointment.