If you or your loved ones are missing some or ALL of your teeth and are wearing partial dentures or full dentures, you have to read this! In this article Dr. Irfan Atcha (Chicago Implant Dentist) discusses the shortfalls and disadvantages of removable partial and full dentures as a solution to edentulism (not having any teeth) and near-edentulism.

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All On Four Dental Implants Chicago
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Chicago implant dentist – Dr. Irfan Atcha
Title:
All On Four Implants Specialists in Chicago Discuss the Shocking Truths About
Removable Dentures, PART 2
Description:
This four-part article series discusses the shortfalls and disadvantages of removable
partial and full dentures as a solution to edentulism (not having any teeth) and near-
edentulism.
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Welcome back to our four-part article series on the shortcomings and disadvantages of
removable full and partial dentures!
In our previous article post, All On Four implants specialists in Chicago began explaining to
us some of the shocking truths about removable dentures, which, to those who don’t know,
seems like a fairly innocuous and harmless technology. These truths included:
1. Removable dentures do nothing to maintain a healthy jawbone
2. Tend to cause premature aging of one’s natural youthful facial contours
3. Can cause terrible discomfort in the mouth and the development of painful sores
In this article, the second installment of our four-part series, we shall reveal more shocking
truths about removable dentures, starting with how they perform as tools for eating…

2. 4. “Removable dentures initially support a bite force that is only 25% as strong as
a natural, healthy bite…
… Eventually, as a result of jawbone atrophy and the pain caused by dentures constantly
rubbing and pressing against the gums, this bite force becomes reduced by a shocking 97%!
A healthy set of jaws and teeth typically bite down with a force of 500lbs/sq. inch. After 15
years or so, a denture wearer can only manage a bite of 6lbs/sq. inch.
“Not surprisingly, most patients who have been wearing dentures for more than 10 years
are seldom able to manage anything more than soft, processed and overcooked foods,”
explains Chicago implant dentist, Dr. Irfan Atcha. “This altered and highly restrictive diet
has a terrible impact upon a patient’s health and is the reason that one of the biggest
problems faced by the elderly in the United States is malnutrition!”
Here’s the biggest shocker of all… did you know that wearing removable dentures can
shorten your life expectancy by 10 years? This is as a result of the above-mentioned
problems in addition to the fact that dentures don’t have a high hygiene maintenance
capability.
5. “Dentures are a nuisance to keep clean and tend to harbor food debris and
bacteria…”
… Unless you’re exceptionally good about keeping your dentures clean, they do tend to
pose a bit of a hygiene problem. Food debris easily gets trapped between the gums and the
denture and the denture and the palate, fostering an environment that is perfect for
bacterial growth. As a result, it is crucial for denture-wearers to clean their teeth
thoroughly after every meal and snack, as well as after any sugary beverage. Bacteria are
extremely opportunistic and if dentures aren’t kept immaculately clean, you could risk
developing gingivitis and a condition aptly referred to as “denture breath.”
“Keeping dentures clean is in it of itself a huge nuisance,” say All On Four implant specialist
in Chicago, Atcha. “Imagine removing yourself from social situations every time you eat
something so that you can go and clean your teeth? Doing this in the sink of a restaurant
bathroom would be incredibly embarrassing, so most denture-wearers endure the
discomfort of trapped food until they get home. Then there’s the need to remove your

3. dentures at nighttime to soak them and allow your gums to breathe… the list of daily
challenges and hassles goes on!”
Stay Tuned for Part 3
Stay tuned for Part 3 to read about more shocking denture truths revealed by Chicago
implant dentists.
About the Author, Thea Beckman
Thea Beckman is a writer with a Master’s degree in science and a passion for writing. Using
her advanced insights, she writes about all manner of topics, including dentistry and the
incredible modern breakthroughs that have been made in the fields of implantology and
fixed oral rehabilitation. Together with All On Four Implants specialists and Chicago
implant dentists, Dr. Irfan Atcha, she strives to bring the public closer to an understanding
of what it takes to achieve and maintain excellent oral health, bite function and smile
confidence. Dr. Atcha and his team can be contacted at 888-414-4109 or 312-951-8338 for
a consultation to see if you are a good candidate for All-on-4 Dental Implants.