If you’re missing teeth, you know just how difficult it can be to complete daily tasks, like eating, speaking clearly, and smiling with confidence. Fortunately, there are a variety of tooth replacement options out there to restore the appearance and function of your smile. Dentures are one of the most common choices, but there’s a lot of misinformation floating around out there. Here are some popular myths that you should no longer believe.

When you head to the dental office for your six-month cleaning and checkups, you are likely expecting your hygienist to clean your smile and your dentist to stop by at the end and take a quick look. However, there is a lot more to your visit than just that. Your dentist is looking for all sorts of different signs and abnormalities that could indicate that something serious is going on. Here are some of the things that your dentist is doing.