{"id":198,"date":"2024-02-06T11:55:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T11:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/blog\/?p=198"},"modified":"2024-02-29T23:56:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T23:56:52","slug":"diy-replacement-teeth-arent-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/blog\/diy-replacement-teeth-arent-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Are DIY Replacement Teeth Safe for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_430207082__1709247881_20187.jpg\" alt=\"A young man holding a lost tooth\" class=\"wp-image-199\" style=\"width:303px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_430207082__1709247881_20187.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_430207082__1709247881_20187-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_430207082__1709247881_20187-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many people want a \u201cquick fix\u201d for their tooth loss. That much is natural \u2013 having gaps in your grin isn\u2019t pleasant. Still, you shouldn\u2019t try any do-it-yourself options. The fact is that DIY replacement teeth just aren\u2019t safe. Due to the effects of these substitutes, seeing a dentist for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/dentures.html\">smile restoration<\/a> is better. Your Saint Peters dental practice can tell you more. So, here\u2019s a primer on DIY replacement teeth, their risks, and to see a dentist instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wait, What are DIY Replacement Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On many social media sites, users like to promote a kind of self-made dental care. Major examples of the latter are DIY replacement teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Per their name, DIY replacement teeth are store-bought stand-ins for missing pearly whites. They often get praised for being cheaper than dentists&#8217; prosthetics. At the same time, these replacements tend to be accessible \u2013 one can easily find them in drugstores, websites, etc. Even so-called \u201cinfluencers\u201d will advertise them at times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DIY replacement teeth usually come in three types. These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Melted Polymers <\/strong>\u2013 These meltable beads are made of a polymer material. As such, one can easily mold them into the shape of teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moldable Wax or Paste <\/strong>\u2013 Unlike melted polymers, moldable wax can be shaped without melting. It\u2019s applied to (and thus fills out) a broken tooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orthodontic Wax <\/strong>\u2013 At times, people may place ]orthodontic wax where they\u2019ve lost a tooth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIY \u201cTeeth\u201d Are Risky<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While their fans say otherwise, DIY tooth replacements simply aren\u2019t safe. Such \u201calternatives\u201d cause oral issues and don\u2019t address your mouth\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, DIY \u201cteeth\u201d tend to have unsafe ingredients. It\u2019s to the point that the FDA doesn\u2019t approve most. In other words, you could have an adverse reaction by putting them in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, these products don\u2019t stop the side effects of tooth loss. Polymers and waxes don\u2019t stimulate your jaw enough to preserve bone tissue. Plus, they aren\u2019t sturdy enough to keep your other teeth from tilting or falling out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See a Dentist for Smile Restoration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given their risks, it\u2019s best to avoid DIY replacement teeth. You\u2019ll benefit much more by seeing a dentist for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see, a dentist\u2019s restorations are made of safe materials. Dentures, dental bridges, and dental implants are all non-toxic and won\u2019t harm your mouth. That means they won\u2019t leave you worried about adverse reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even better, dentists\u2019 restorations are highly effective. Devices like dentures and dental bridges look lifelike and blend with your grin. Similarly, dental implants fuse with your jaw to work like natural teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since DIY replacement teeth aren\u2019t safe, you shouldn\u2019t rely on them. Instead, find better options with your local restorative dentist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/\">Klassik Smiles<\/a> is based in St. Johns, FL. Led by <\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Kamlesh Makwana<\/a><\/em><em>, our practice wants each patient to get the best smile possible. We thus offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, as well as emergency dental care and sedation services. Our office is also a fine provider of quality tooth replacement options. For more details or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/contact.html\"><em>our website<\/em><\/a><em> or by phone at <strong>(636)-928-9693.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people want a \u201cquick fix\u201d for their tooth loss. That much is natural \u2013 having gaps in your grin isn\u2019t pleasant. Still, you shouldn\u2019t try any do-it-yourself options. The fact is that DIY replacement teeth just aren\u2019t safe. Due to the effects of these substitutes, seeing a dentist for smile restoration is better. 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