Depending on how many teeth are missing, you may be prone to wrinkles, food may not be chewed properly and teeth can be lost due to subsequent gum diseases.

Also teeth can migrate because they need something to bite against, and if opposing teeth are missing other teeth can move out of their position.

These days many things that can be done to replace teeth that have been lost, including bridges, crowns, implants and dentures.

Dentures should be checked regularly and replaced at least every seven years or so. Then you can enjoy eating just about any food without the fear of teeth falling unexpectedly out of your mouth or suffering from painful mouth ulcers because of loose fitting dentures.

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Grazyna Piecek trained in Poland as a dental technician and is qualified as a prosthetist in Australia. She offers competitive prices and can work out a plan for you – it’s worth it.

The tendency today is for people to try and keep their own teeth for as long as possible. This means regular checkups with a dentist are essential and a session with prosthetist Grazyna Piecek will help replace those missing teeth.

For repairs, relines, or dentures phone 4229 9229. No referrals are necessary. The clinic is at Suite 44, Piccadilly Centre, 34 Crown St, Wollongong.