- chew better
- look better
- have a healthier mouth

- fills gaps and stops neighbouring teeth from moving
- helps prevent jaw joint problems
- provides support to cheeks to stop face from 'sagging'.

   Disadvantages

- may find it awkward to start with
- preclasps that hold the denture in can show (this does not   happen with private dentures)
- can get food trapped under the denture
- may need to be refitted every few years