Dentures have been the go-to for those missing teeth for a long time. However, dental implants can work well for many people too. Read on for a comparison of dental implants and dentures and see for yourself.
Dentures: The Traditional Choice
Dentures have come a long way since the days of wooden teeth. Today's dentures are more natural-looking and better fitted. The main issue with dentures is the care. They must be removed at night and cleaned. They also may need to be relined and adjusted occasionally. However, dentures are less expensive than implants, in many cases.
Implants: The Better Choice
Dental implants make a superior choice for several reasons:
- Implants Look Natural – Dental implants look a lot like your natural teeth. They are shaped and colored to blend in with your other teeth. Once the implant is done, wearers quickly become accustomed to it and don't notice any discomfort or problems with fit.
- Implants are Easy – You don't need to remove your implant for cleaning or anything else. They remain a permanent part of your mouth. You can brush them and floss between them and your other teeth effortlessly. After the first few months, you can treat them like your natural teeth.
- Implants Create a Healthier Mouth and Jaw – Your jawbone depends on pressure from your teeth to keep it strong. That is one reason why it's so important to replace a missing tooth as quickly as possible. Your jawbone can begin to lose bone mass if there is no tooth to support. With dentures, there is not enough pressure on the jawbone to replicate that of a natural tooth.
- Implants are Useful – Many people have several missing teeth, or they might lose some teeth after the implant is put in. Implants allow those people to take care of other missing spaces quickly, often in a single day. The implanted tooth serves as the anchor for a bridge or denture section to replace other teeth. A full or partial set of dentures can be installed using an implanted tooth or two to secure them.
- Implants are Strong – Once the post of the implant has become part of your jawbone (it can take several months), your ability to chew is restored. That means you won't need to shift food around in your mouth to find a chewing surface that will take care of that piece of rib eye or other chewy foods.
Find out more about dental implants by speaking with your dentist. Click here to read more about dental implants.
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