Visit Our Spanish Speaking Dentist Office for Dentures

As a Spanish speaking dentist, we can replace missing teeth using dentures, bridges or dental implants. However, we have found that people don’t think about dentures. That may sound like a strange, and very obvious, statement to make but the fact is that people simply do not think about tooth loss in general. Whether this comes from a sense that they will not lose their teeth, thanks in part to improved oral health and hygiene habits, or if they simply have never given it any consideration, over 60% of people surveyed had never thought about tooth loss.  This means there is a large population of patients who do not have any information and education about dentures, bridges, or implants. However, according to a study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry recently, the need for dentures is not subsiding. The data cited the fact that in the early 90’s there were only 33.6 million people who were using complete dentures. Projecting out to 2020, the journal predicts that there could be 37.6 million people using a complete set of dentures. This study did not consider partial dentures or take into account other devices that may be used for tooth loss like bridges or dental implants. For those who believe tooth loss is something that only happens to older folks, you might be surprised to find that over 20 million American woman, aged 40 and up, wear dentures today.

People don’t need dentures suddenly. There is always a chance that you have an accident and find yourself in need of a replacement set of teeth, however, this is extremely rare. As a Spanish speaking dentist, we have found that with most people, the process of getting dentures takes time. There are warning signs, and indications that you might be losing a tooth and should probably be considering what measures to take.

The two largest reasons why people lose teeth and have to get dentures are age and disease. The good news is that while you cannot stop age, gum diseases are far more manageable. The challenge for most people is to realize that when you have gum disease there is a ticking clock. The faster you get in to see a dentist, the better the chances are that you can save your tooth or teeth. Wait too long, and we will be discussing the type of dentures that are right for you. Perhaps the best advice we could give you is to give us the opportunity to catch and fix any problems before they happen. Only 53% of Americans visit the dentist two times a year like recommended, which means that nearly half the country never gives their dentist an opportunity to save their teeth.

Unfortunately, many people just ignore it when they have a dental problem. Did you know that roughly 70% of Americans will experience bleeding of their gums at some point during their lifetime? While this is a very common occurrence, it can also be symptomatic of a more serious condition like gingivitis. Tooth pain, bleeding gums, achy jaws are all ways of your mouth telling you that something is wrong and that you should consider going into our office before it gets worse. As a Spanish speaking dentist, if you do lose some of your teeth, we can replace them with a comfortable set of dentures, a dental bridge, or dental implants.