{"id":162,"date":"2024-01-18T06:56:43","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T06:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=162"},"modified":"2024-02-23T06:57:28","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T06:57:28","slug":"diy-replacement-teeth-arent-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/01\/18\/diy-replacement-teeth-arent-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Why DIY Replacement Teeth Aren\u2019t Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_390459076__1708671183_29684.jpg\" alt=\"A young woman with a missing tooth\" class=\"wp-image-163\" style=\"width:305px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_390459076__1708671183_29684.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_390459076__1708671183_29684-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_390459076__1708671183_29684-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you suffer tooth loss, it\u2019s easy to feel desperate. Many people want to fill the gaps in their grins as soon as possible. That said, you still shouldn\u2019t resort to do-it-yourself solutions. The truth is that DIY replacement teeth aren\u2019t safe. Given their risks, it\u2019s best to see a dentist for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/dentures.html\">restorative treatment<\/a>. Your St. Johns dental practice will even outline the details. Read on to learn about DIY replacement teeth, their dangers, and why to leave tooth restorations to dentists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Context: What are DIY Replacement Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to social media, many people now tout a wide range of self-made dental care options. A few examples of these \u201calternative\u201d services are DIY replacement teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DIY replacement teeth (per their name) are store-bought substitutes for your pearly whites. They\u2019re often praised online as cheaper than standard prosthetics. Similarly, such products seem accessible \u2013 you can easily find them through websites and drugstores. The items even get advertised on YouTube, TikTok, and other Internet sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, DIY replacement teeth fall into three groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Melted Polymers <\/strong>\u2013 These beads can be melted due to their polymer material. From there, you could mold them to look like teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moldable Wax or Paste <\/strong>\u2013 Like a melted polymer product, moldable wax (or paste) is a soft material. However, it can be shaped without melting anything.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orthodontic Wax <\/strong>\u2013 Some people use chunks of orthodontic wax to cover a lost tooth\u2019s socket.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIY \u201cTeeth\u201d Are Dangerous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DIY tooth replacements aren\u2019t safe, despite claims to the contrary. They nearly always cause oral issues and don\u2019t help in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, these DIY \u201cteeth\u201d use unsafe ingredients. Most of them aren\u2019t approved by the FDA. That means putting them in your mouth could cause toxic side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, note that the products won\u2019t stop tooth loss\u2019 effects. Things like polymers and waxes don\u2019t keep your jaw from losing bone density. These items also aren\u2019t sturdy enough to prevent other teeth from tilting or falling out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leave Tooth Restoration to Dentists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In light of their dangers, DIY replacement teeth aren\u2019t worth using. It\u2019s a far better move to get restorative work from a dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, a dentist\u2019s options use safe materials. Even standard dentures use non-toxic acrylic and ceramics. To that extent, new teeth from a dental practice won\u2019t harm your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentists\u2019 restoration services are also highly effective. Today\u2019s dentures and dental bridges look very lifelike. Meanwhile, dental implants fuse with your jaw and thus work like natural teeth do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all that said, DIY replacement teeth aren\u2019t safe. Get reliable restorations from your local dentist instead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/\"><em>Julington Creek Family Dentistry<\/em><\/a><em> is based in St. Johns, FL. Led by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\"><em>Dr. Jonathan H. Cohen<\/em><\/a><em>, our practice strives to give each patient a truly dreamy smile. We thus offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, as well as emergency dental care. Naturally, this range of treatments also includes excellent replacement teeth for your grin! For more details or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/contact.html\"><em>our website<\/em><\/a><em> or by phone at <strong>(904)-230-2961.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you suffer tooth loss, it\u2019s easy to feel desperate. Many people want to fill the gaps in their grins as soon as possible. That said, you still shouldn\u2019t resort to do-it-yourself solutions. The truth is that DIY replacement teeth aren\u2019t safe. Given their risks, it\u2019s best to see a dentist for restorative treatment. 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