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As people reach old age, parts of their body start to degenerate. They often lose muscle strength, and their skin becomes much looser. Eyesight and hearing start to diminish. If the person did not take good care of their teeth as a child and adult, dentures may need to be purchased.
Teeth are a very important part of the body. They assist in chewing and talking. Without them, people are only able to eat very soft foods and drink. Teeth are made of enamel, but the enamel can fade away. If the person did not brush their teeth well, cavities and plaque may plague the teeth. Cavities are holes in teeth that slowly eat away at the tooth. Plaque is a unwanted buildup of bacteria on the teeth. The dentist should be visited regularly to prevent these dental problems. Correct brushing also helps.
As the teeth rot and fall out, replacement teeth are going to be needed. A person who needs dentures will have to visit their dentist. The dentist will evaluate the person’s mouth and decide the best option for the patient. If dentures are the best idea, molds of the mouth will be taken. The molds will be made of clay and cast into plaster. With these plaster representations of the teeth, dentists are able to create a very accurate and fitting set of dentures. The dentures look just like normal teeth. These dentures can be removed though. Dentures are worn all during the day, and they are placed in a cleaning solution at night. The patient will have to take very close and detailed care of their dentures. The dentures are very expensive, due to their custom fitting, and would be extremely expensive to replace. The dentures can be lightly brushed every night to remove any traces of food from previous meals. Different compounds are placed on the gums of the user to ensure a tight grip between dentures and gums. The user will now be able to eat many foods they could not before. The dentures open up a whole new culinary world.
