26 Sep The Benefits Of Dental Implants Over Dentures
A full set of teeth is important for overall health and maintaining facial structure but as we age it is possible that a tooth may need to be replaced. Often patients are faced with the option of dental implants vs dentures but they don’t understand the differences between them or why there is a cost discrepancy in treatment.
Let’s take a look at some of the benefits that implants have over dentures and why are dental implants better than dentures.
Dental Implants Are Permanent
Once dental implants have integrated they are ‘set’ and stable. By comparison dentures require ongoing adjustments and fittings to keep them comfortable. If the jaw deteriorates the dentures will need to be adjusted to fit the new shape and size, and the interim period can be quite uncomfortable for the wearer.
Implants Are Easy To Maintain
Caring for and cleaning your implants is very much the same as looking after your natural teeth. They can be brushed in your mouth, unlike dentures, which have to be removed and soaked overnight. Dentures require a higher level of care and attention to be kept in good condition.
Protect Your Jaw And Remaining Teeth
If missing teeth are not replaced at the root, the jawbone can wear down further. An implant that is anchored into the jaw solidifies it so that it creates a stringer base
Dental Implants Feel And Act Like Natural Teeth
Once you have adjusted to your surgery the implants will be integrated like your natural teeth. A well placed and professionally planned implant is so comfortable that over time you will forget about it and not worry about whether the people around you are aware of it.
Your dental practitioner will match the shade and shape of the implant to the rest of your natural teeth so that it blends in.
Maintain Your Lifestyle
Because they are designed to be like your natural teeth, your implants allow you to eat and drink whatever you like. You can bite into harder foods and not worry about them slipping in your mouth when talking or laughing. You do not need to restrict your diet or your social activities when you have dental implants.
Maintain Your Facial Structure
A full set of teeth means that other teeth will not drift or move around in your jaw. This is important to maintain the structure and harmony of your face. While a denture only covers up the gap left behind by missing teeth, it does not fill the space in the same way and this can result in the other teeth shifting around to fill the gap. Over time these teeth can loosen, leading to further tooth loss. This can impact on your facial structure and the age of your face.
Feel More Confident
People who wear dentures say they feel a little less confident because the dentures move around and threaten to fall out of the mouth. Dentures need to be applied with adhesive so they require more effort and time to manage. With dental implants you can bite down as hard as you would with your natural teeth and not be worried about it loosening or moving.
Implants Last For A Long Time
Dental implants are crafted from titanium and are engineered to be long lasting. Dentures have a shorter life span and need to be replaced more frequently. This means more time to be invested, and escalating costs over time.
Dental Implants Vs Dentures: What’s For You?
While dentures almost remind you that they are there most of the time, dental implants can almost be forgotten about once they have been placed and the site has healed. Because implants resemble your natural teeth in so many ways, they are largely hassle-free, leaving you with the mental space to live your life and enjoy it.
Want to know more about dental implants vs dentures? Contact our friendly team today to find out of you are candidate fort dental implants.