{"id":338,"date":"2023-06-04T20:40:01","date_gmt":"2023-06-04T20:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/blog\/?p=338"},"modified":"2023-07-24T20:42:14","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T20:42:14","slug":"why-you-should-avoid-diy-tooth-replacements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/why-you-should-avoid-diy-tooth-replacements\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Avoid DIY Tooth Replacements"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-300x217.png\" alt=\"cartoon concept artwork showing a gap between teeth\" class=\"wp-image-339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-768x556.png 768w, https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you have missing teeth, you shouldn\u2019t hesitate to have them replaced promptly; the issue doesn\u2019t just affect the beauty of your smile, but also puts it at risk for all sorts of additional health problems\u2014including further tooth loss! That said, it\u2019s possible that while researching tooth replacement options, you\u2019ve stumbled across various DIY alternatives that have gained recent attention and exposure through social media. But are these DIY options just as safe and effective as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/dentures-and-partials.html\">dental restorations<\/a> that your dentist can provide you with? Here\u2019s what you need to know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common DIY Tooth Replacement Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although dental professionals around the world agree that you shouldn\u2019t try to fix a tooth without a dentist\u2019s help, some people stubbornly try, nonetheless. Even though some of these DIY solutions and kits might seem innovative or likely to succeed, this often isn\u2019t the case; instead, these options are subpar and unable to provide truly natural-looking results, not to mention, they aren\u2019t always safe for use. Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Melted polymers<\/strong> \u2013 Some products come in the form of polymer beads, which is a type of plastic. When melted, the beads can be molded into the shape of a tooth, and coloring agents can be added to match the shade of your natural teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moldable waxes and pastes<\/strong> \u2013 These waxes work similarly to polymer products, but they\u2019re ready to be shaped without needing to be melted. However, moldable pastes are mainly used for teeth with chips and cracks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orthodontic wax<\/strong> \u2013 This is usually sold to keep braces from poking and prodding soft oral tissues inside of the mouth, but some people use a tooth-sized chunk to fill a gap where a tooth once was.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Your Dentist Is the Best Option for Tooth Restoration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line is that as tempting, cost-effective, and convenient as some of these DIY choices may seem, they pale in comparison to the solutions that a skilled dental professional can provide. There are several reasons for this, but most obviously, they simply cannot create natural-looking replacement teeth that also function as intended. Dentures, bridges, and dental implants alike can be made to perfectly resemble natural, durable teeth\u2014with DIY options, it\u2019s a complete gamble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental professionals also use high-grade materials that are designed to reside in the mouth indefinitely, but more importantly, without any risk to the patient\u2019s oral health. This, coupled with the supervision and ongoing maintenance your dentist can provide, means that a professional solution is backed by a quality guarantee that DIY options simply cannot match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of trying to restore the gaps in your smile on your own, save yourself a headache and reach out to your dentist. They can easily work with you to find a more appropriate tooth solution that looks and feels as close to your natural pearly whites as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The team at Annigan Dental has proudly served patients and families in the Bothell, WA community for several years. Under the skillful leadership of Dr. Henry Hsue, the practice is excited to offer a wide range of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative options including dentures and partials for patients desiring to rebuild their smiles. If you have any questions about the blog or you&#8217;d like to schedule a visit for you or a loved one, feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/contact-us.html\">contact the practice online<\/a> or by phone for further information. <strong>Telephone: (425) 492-6898.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have missing teeth, you shouldn\u2019t hesitate to have them replaced promptly; the issue doesn\u2019t just affect the beauty of your smile, but also puts it at risk for all sorts of additional health problems\u2014including further tooth loss! 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