Check Out These 4 Ways that Dental Implants May Be Better for You Than Dentures
When you’re missing a tooth, you’re likely dealing with numerous issues. You can’t chew as well as you’d like, you may be frustrated, and it’s often embarrassing. The reality is that no matter how long it’s been since you lost your tooth – whether it’s been minutes or years – there is help out there for you. There are many replacement options, but many patients at California Dental Group end up choosing dental implants over dentures. Read on to learn four reasons why and then call us at (800) 407-0161 to make an appointment.
- It’s easier to talk with implants than dentures
- Dental implants don’t come with grinding issues
- It’s much simpler to eat with implants than dentures
- Dental implants are longer lasting
Speaking with dentures requires you to move your mouth differently than you did when you had all your natural teeth. Over time, you’ll adjust, but you’ll likely always speak differently than you did before. With dental implants, you can speak exactly the way you did when you had your natural teeth. This is more important to some people than others, but if you want to ensure that your voice and words sound the same, then dentures may not be the best choice.
In order for dentures to work, metal wiring is attached to your real teeth. This keeps the fake teeth in place. This wiring will grind against your natural teeth every time you move your mouth to speak or chew. The result can be additional wear and tear on your teeth’s enamel. Remember that once enamel breaks down, it’s extremely difficult to build back up. If you have implants, there’s nothing external holding them in so there won’t be any grinding issues.
Many people don’t like eating with their dentures in. Others will eat with their dentures in but there are some things they can’t eat, such as things that are hard or things that are chewy. Anything that requires a strong bite, like a steak or apple, may be difficult to eat with dentures. On the other hand, a person with dental implants can eat anything they want.
As the name implies, a dental implant is implanted directly into your jaw and gums. As a result, they’re secure and you never have to worry about them getting loose. Even the absolute most securely attached dentures are going to move somewhat. There’s just no security for the feeling of dentures that are snug in your mouth.
Likewise, dentures are built and installed with the idea that they’ll be there for you for the rest of your life. Dentures get removed and put back into your mouth on a daily basis and generally must be replaced every five to ten years. When properly cared for, dental implants last forever.
To learn more about your cosmetic dentistry options that can help you feel more confident and look great, please reach out to California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161 for an appointment.
