To ensure that you are making a good decision for your oral and overall health, it is a good idea to discuss all of your options with your Lincoln, NE dentist. They will take any necessary x-rays to determine how much jawbone is still present. In some cases, patients who have severe and extensive bone loss and who have had teeth missing for decades might not be able to successfully wear cosmetic dentures. In cases where patients have experienced a significant amount of bone removal from oral cancer, a prosthodontist might need to be consulted. A prosthodontist can assist in the treatment plan and offer alternative options. Most patients can successfully have a cosmetic denture or an implant-retained denture without many problems. This still holds true even if they do have a history of bone loss.