Thankfully, dentures have come a long way since George Washington’s famous wooden ones. Today, this popular tooth replacement option is not only effective but extremely lifelike and durable as well. However, they don’t last forever. In fact, their typical lifespan is between five and ten years. Since that is quite a range, it is important to be aware of the signs you should replace your dentures. Keep reading to learn what they are!

It happens in almost slow motion. Your child’s tooth goes flying out of their mouth during a sporting event or while playing with friends. Immediately, you feel a surge of panic set in as you scramble to figure out what to do. Sound familiar? If so, keep reading as an emergency dentist shares the next best steps if your child has knocked out a tooth!