The health of your teeth is important for your overall health. You can't chew and digest your food without healthy teeth. Therefore, if you're having problems with your teeth, it may be time to make a dentist appointment for dentures. Here are some signs you need dentures to make your life easier.

1. Problems Eating

If you have several missing teeth, it's going to affect the way you eat. It may be hard to eat those colorful and crunchy fruits and vegetables. You may be unable to chew your favorite foods like steak or other meat. Luckily, dentures can prevent you from resorting to a diet of only liquid and mushy foods. Having a hard time eating proper foods can affect your nutrition and energy level.

2. Unstable Teeth

Even if your teeth aren't missing, they may be unstable. In other words, do your teeth often shift or move around? Do they cause pain or have a lot of cracks? If your teeth are unstable enough, you may need to make a dentist appointment to see about them being pulled. Sometimes, your teeth may be so damaged that pulling them and using dentures or other replacements may be the best solution.

3. Edentulism

Some adults may get to the point where they no longer have most of their teeth, or any at all. This situation can happen when adults reach a certain age or if they've had some health problems. According to the American College of Prosthodontists, 90% of those who suffer from edentulism have dentures. The number of partially edentulous patients will continue to increase in the next 15 years to more than 200 million individuals. If you're currently experiencing this condition, don't hesitate to make a dental appointment.

4. Gum Disease

Gum disease is a serious issue that can result in tooth loss. One of the warning signs of gum disease is swollen and bleeding gums. It can result from bad oral hygiene as well as smoking. If gum disease has caused teeth to become unstable or fall out, getting dentures is a quick solution.

Damaged and missing teeth can affect the comfort of your life. Healthy teeth or strong tooth replacements ensure you can chew and digest your food for proper nutrition. If you experience any of the above signs, don't hesitate to make a dentist appointment today. Reach out to our team at Blake Ristvedt Dental today!