After several years of wearing your dentures, it’s time to replace them, and your dentist recommends upgrading to implant dentures. Perhaps over the years, you’ve grown accustomed to how your dentures feel and are wondering whether dental implants really make that much of a difference for the better. They absolutely do! Here are just four of the ways that implant dentures can improve your life over sticking with your traditional dentures.
More Stability
While traditional dentures sit on top of the gums and use suction to stay in place, implant dentures are much more secure. They are attached to posts, which are embedded in the jawbone. As you might imagine, this gives your dentures immense stability and strengthens the bone tissue that would otherwise wither away.
Less Worry
As a denture wearer, you may have experienced a few unfortunate scenarios. Perhaps your teeth have slipped while you were talking or eating. These kinds of issues don’t happen with implant dentures. As a result of how they are secured, you don’t have to be concerned about your prosthetic teeth slipping out of place. In fact, if you so choose, your teeth may not be removed except by a dentist. You can have the confidence to laugh, talk, and eat in public and let your smile shine without hesitation.
Better Diet
If you’ve worn dentures for any amount of time, you know how tricky eating can be. Unfortunately, the most nutritious foods tend to be more difficult to chew. You find it much simpler to eat softer or more processed foods, which can impact your overall well-being. Dental implants allow your teeth to function like natural ones, biting and chewing just about any food you like. This flexibility enables you to choose foods that are more beneficial for your health.
Younger Appearance
Did you know that old, sunken look that some people have is a result of tooth loss? When a tooth root comes out, it no longer keeps the jawbone stimulated. The body reabsorbs the tissue, which means it deteriorates over time, and the jawbone visibly shrinks. This facial change obviously affects how you look and can make you feel more self-conscious about your appearance. Dentures do nothing to stop this process; however, dental implants act like tooth roots and keep the jawbone robust. A strong jawbone means you can enjoy a more youthful facial shape for many years ahead.
Although staying with dentures may seem easier and less expensive in the short term, you can’t overlook all the priceless benefits dental implants can provide. Instead of settling for less, you can regain a strong smile with implant dentures and see for yourself the difference they can make in your quality of life!
About the Author
Dr. James Kramer has been practicing dentistry for more than 30 years. During his career, he has achieved what fewer than 5 percent of US dentists have—earned Mastership status in the Academy of General Dentistry. In addition, he has received advanced training with the prestigious Dawson Academy and the Chesapeake Dental Education Center. In his Selbyville practice, he performs every step of the implant process, including placement. If you have questions about implant dentures, you can schedule a consultation through his website or by calling the office at 302-436-5133.