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Missing one tooth or more, whether it is due to illness or a result of an unfortunate injury, is never a pleasant thing. It can cause a number of problems in the long-time – From difficulty eating or talking to unwanted changes in your facial structure. One way to deal with this problem is by using dentures.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to historians, the first to come up with the idea of dentures were the Etruscans in the 7th century BC. They made partial dentures by using animal teeth fastened together with gold bands. Only many years later at the end of the 18th century, the patent for what we call today the first modern dentures was filed by a British dentist.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although dentures can be a solution as a replacement to a missing tooth, it does not necessarily fit for every patient. The reason is that dentures have pros and cons to consider with your dentist before you decide to use them. In this article, we will elaborate on the subject.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pro: The Shortest Process Compared to Other Treatments<\/b><\/h2>\n

The main advantage of dentures is that compared to the alternatives, this is the most less time-consuming treatment process. A full set of dentures can be completed in two up to six weeks, depending on the case at hand. It is much shorter than other treatments, which can take over half a year and many trips to the clinic until the process is done. In short – dentures are the quickest solution to replace damaged or missing teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pro: Dentures Feel and Look Completely Natural<\/b><\/h2>\n

Remember the story of<\/span> George Washington<\/span><\/a> and his sets of wooden teeth? Don’t worry – you are not getting one of those. Nowadays, cutting edge technology can produce dentures that not only look like natural teeth but also feel the same. No one will probably even realize if<\/span>
\n<\/span>you are missing some teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Additional benefits of dentures are:<\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n

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