Dental Care for All of Us

Many people wear either a full or partial denture to complete their smile and make their lives easier. Dentures help you eat, speak, and swallow more effectively and allow you to have a full set of teeth when you are missing multiple natural teeth.

Dental implants do the same thing that dentures do, only they're a more permanent solution to your dental needs. You can get a single dental implant or have a full set of teeth replaced with dental implants, and you can customize the way your smile looks. If you have dentures currently but you want to know what your other oral health solutions are or you are concerned about how your dentures fit or feel and you want to know more about dental implants, learn more about this dental procedure and ask your dentist about implants.

Dental implants are more permanent

Dental implants, unlike dentures, are placed into the mouth via the jawbone. Once the implant is placed into the jaw, the crown to replace the tooth is put in. This results in a permanent fixture that cannot be taken back out, unlike dentures. With dental implants, you don't have to worry about your replacement teeth becoming loose, fitting poorly, or falling out since they are just as affixed to your jawbone as your natural teeth.

Dental implants are longer-lasting

Dentures last up to a decade, depending on how well they are taken care of and what they're made of. Dentures made of acrylic may not last as long as those made of higher-quality materials. By contrast, dental implants last a long time and are designed to last a lifetime. If you get partial or full dental implants, expect them to last indefinitely. Keep in mind, however, that the crown placed on top of the dental implant will need to be repaired or replaced periodically, but will still last longer than a typical set of dentures will.

No matter which option you continue to go with considering dental implants or dentures, constant dental care is key. Your dentist will recommend how many times a year they wish to see you and will continue to check your gums and other parts of your mouth for signs of a bacterial infection or other oral health needs. When you take care of your dental fixtures and replacement pieces, you help your dentures or dental implants last even longer.

For more information on dental implants, reach out to a local dentist.