Replace all your teeth – Know your options

Living without teeth can really affect your life. It becomes harder to speak, not to mention that chewing and eating become a challenge. Worse yet, you don’t feel like laughing or smiling. Lucky for you, dentistry has developed various ways to deal with this problem, including implants and fixed replacement teeth.

Let’s take a closer look at all your options.

Removable full dentures

For many years, removable dentures were the best prosthetic dentistry could offer. Today they aren’t the most preferred for some reasons. They can be unstable in the mouth, forcing the wearer to make constant adjustments. You could even prefer eating soft foods and speaking or chewing extra-carefully. What’s more, you must remove and clean them every night.

Still, dentures lose their fit due to the bone loss that results from the pressure they put on the jaw bone. Over time, the bone is melted away by the body’s natural processes. The reason why they are still popular is that they are an inexpensive way to replace missing teeth.

Dental implants

You’ve probably heard people talk about dental implants and how the procedure is long-lasting. That’s true, and they can be best for people missing many teeth due to injury, periodontal disease, and other oral health issues.

Although the treatment is expensive, it’s cost-effective in the long term considering it will not be replaced as often as dentures. The dental implant lasts for a lifetime because it becomes solidly infused with the surrounding jaw bone, making them reliable as natural teeth. Furthermore, implants also stop the loss of bone that follows tooth loss.

Overdentures

This alternative is basically a combination of the first two. Yes, dentures are supported using implants. As few as two dental implants can hold secure a removable denture to solve the issue of slipping in the mouth.

This system, commonly referred to as an overdenture, has a significant advantage over standard dentures. Teeth won’t slip out when eating, talking or even kissing. While this improvement cannot be understated, you still have to remove them to feel like real teeth at night.

Is there a better option? Check out the last option.

Non-removable replacement teeth

The last is probably the most preferable if you intend to replace an entire set of teeth. These are natural-looking prosthetic teeth supported with permanent dental implants. What makes this method unique is you don’t even need an implant for each tooth. Usually, a complete set can be supported by four, five, or six dental implants. Your dental office will customize your set of non-removable replacement teeth then insert it in place with dental implants. This way, you will never worry about feeling uncomfortable chewing or smiling. What’s more, you won’t have to take out your teeth at night.

Bottom Line

No more going through life without teeth. If you are looking at all the options above and wondering which one to choose, ask our dentist at Springvale Dental Clinic which option would be right for you? Schedule an appointment today!