Things You Need To Know About False Teeth

False teeth are a substitute for lost or missing teeth and have been used for centuries by our ancestors. Self-esteem and good health are definitely affected once teeth are missing from the jaw. Your smile will be taken away and it would be hard to eat without your teeth or if they are incomplete. If you are considering having false teeth to be installed by a Richmond dentist, which is recommended especially if you have all your teeth fallen out, make sure you understand the purpose of having them and take good care of your dental health.

False teeth have been around for millennia used by great civilizations to replace their missing teeth and in fact created some ingenuity to make a replacement. Around 700 B.C., the Bronze age, the Etruscans who were living in northern Italy, used bone and ivory to construct artificial teeth. Gold bridgework was used to secure the dentures in place.

In the 15th century, false teeth were carved out of bone or ivory and believe it or not they were also sometimes assembled from the teeth of the dead or those who sold their teeth for money. Porcelain teeth made their appearance in 1770 and created by a French man. In the 20th century, acrylic resin and plastic are invented as tooth or teeth replacement. False teeth have changed drastically throughout the years thanks to the research and inventions of dentistry like Richmond cosmetic dentistry.


False teeth have different kinds and varieties to suit every needs of the client. Here are the following:

*Tooth implants- are the most expensive type of false teeth, but are also considered the best option.
*Bridges- which are false teeth held in place by attachments to your real teeth and chewing is possible using bridges. The sole thing to consider is that they must be detached for simple cleaning and upkeep.
*Dentures - One of the most commonly used options, which a dentist can fit a patient for immediately after tooth/teeth extraction.
*Veneers - a lot of people identify this as false teeth. They are used as covers for the front teeth to make them look larger, brighter and more even.


If you are wearing false teeth and you experience pain, soreness in your gums or open sores after being installed for some time, you need to visit your dentist immediately. These symptoms likely indicate that your teeth simply are not fitted correctly and need to be corrected to avoid discomfort and more problems with your gum.