False teeth (or dentures) are specifically designed to have the purpose of replacing any missing teeth and therefore correcting any problems that may have arisen due to gaps in the mouth such as eating or speech as well as preventing the teeth at either side of the gap from growing at an angle. False teeth are made of either acrylics, Nylon or metal and come in two varieties; complete dentures which replace all the upper and lower teeth or partial dentures which replace one or a few missing teeth. For application – complete dentures should fit securely over the gum and jawbone and partial dentures usually clip on to the natural teeth surrounding the gaps with metal clasps, dental adhesive such as Fixodent can be used to secure them further if they should become loose for whatever reason. Aside from physical problems, missing teeth can cause psychological problems such as low self-esteem, dentures help with that as they give the client a lot more confidence. Other types of dentures include; removable dentures which are dentures that are easier to clean, however they have the tendency to slip out of place more easily and therefore clients often have to avoid chewy, sticky or hard foods, and flexible dentures which are dentures that are more flexible and more durable so they are more comfortable to wear as well as being more light weight and less bulky. Over time, false teeth can start to show signs that they need to be adjusted or repaired such as cracks, odor coming from the teeth, the teeth not fitting as securely as before, or finding difficulty in chewing food.
(NHS, 2018)
(Gotter,2018)
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