We know that losing teeth is a difficult and unhealthy situation. Luckily, dentures can replace your lost teeth, improve your speaking and eating abilities, and allow you to smile freely without being embarrassed! That's why Dr. John Chu and Dr. Mary Lin offer state-of-the-art dentures from their South Pasadena practice. Read on to learn the 5 signs that you may need dentures.

1. You are missing teeth.

The absence of teeth can ruin a great smile—dentures can fix that. A partial denture is used when one or more teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw, whereas a complete denture (aka a full denture) is used when all the teeth are missing.

2. You have chewing difficulties.

Our teeth help us break down food for proper digestion. When teeth are missing, it makes it difficult to chew properly. Chewing can also cause discomfort for the person, causing them to eat different foods or eat less, sometimes resulting in poor nutrition. Dentures help people avoid this health pitfall by improving their ability to chew. With dentures in place, you will be able to eat whatever you want, whenever you want.

3. You have speech problems.

Our teeth play an important role in speech, with slurred and mumbled speech becoming big problems for individuals with missing teeth. With dentures, however, your speech will improve and allow you to feel confident when you speak with others.

4. You look older than you are.

The absence of teeth makes people appear older than they are. Accordingly, dentures are a simple solution for achieving a more youthful appearance. They rejuvenate your smile with a youthful, natural appearance. Dentures also support the lips and cheeks so the face muscles don't sag and make you look older.

5. You have low self-esteem.

The absence of teeth can contribute to low self-esteem. If you have low self-esteem, you may avoid things you find challenging and hide away from social situations. Knowing your smile is complete and healthy restores your confidence to speak whenever you want without embarrassment!

Call our South Pasadena Office a Call!

Dentures will allow you to live the way you want to: speaking, eating, and enjoying activities without worrying about your missing teeth. Don't wait another minute—call the Dr. John Chu D.M.D. dental office at (626) 799-0852 now to schedule a consultation in South Pasadena, CA!