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If I Get Dentures Will I Look Like an Old Person?

I was thinking about getting dentures.  I have to replace my teeth. They’re all coming out because of an accident. My dentist says they  can’t be saved. If I get dentures, will it make me look old? Nina A. – Portland Nina, You won’t have to look like an old person just because you get dentures. The biggest thing to determine that will be the quality of the cosmetic dentist […]

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If I had my dentures re-done, would they look better?

I had dentures done. A full set. I had a disaster for a mouth and I’m the first to agree my smile was pretty ugly. I know I should be happy with the dentures, but to me they’re obviously fake looking. My dentist keeps telling me that I should be happy, they’re much nicer than my old teeth. And he’s right. But, each of these teeth look completely uniform and […]

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My Dentures Look Like Chiclets

I had to get dentures. My dentist said he could make them look natural and even better than my original teeth.  I told him the only change to my teeth I’d like is for them to look a little whiter. They’re so white, they look like chiclet gum. Will the color settle down? Amelia L. – Idaho Amelia, Very sorry for your experience. Sometimes, if your teeth were whitened with […]

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What are the best dentures?

I wanted to get a set of dental implants, but they were way too expensive. I’ve seen people with dentures and they look so fake. Is there a way to get beautiful dentues? Edith M. – Portland, OR Edith, Dentures can be made as beautiful as natural teeth. What makes the difference is the dentist  you use.  It is essential you get a dentist who is not only skilled, but […]

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