Dentures and Crowns

 You should remove your dentures at night and this will give your gums and bone a chance to relax from the pressure of the denture during the day.

Yes, you can eat normally with dentures. It takes a little time to get used to them. After a while, you should be able to eat normally.

Yes, it possible and it is called immediate denture. Usually after the healing process is complete, you need to replace immediate denture with conventional dentures or bridges.

Yes, and it is called over-dentures, where dentures can be placed over strategically placed implants.

A crown is used when the tooth structure is damaged, fractured or root canal treated. A bridge is used when one or more teeth are missing.

Depending on the type of dental material used, the average lifespan of a crown is around 10-15 years. However, with proper care, good dental hygiene habits, and regular dental check-ups, some crowns may last for longer time.

A crown can be made of metal, ceramic or a combination of both. Ceramic and combination of metal and ceramic comes with different shades of teeth.

No, crowns can be placed without root canal treatment. But some people may develop sensitivity after the crowns are placed. To avoid sensitivity it is recommended to have root canal treatment.