If you wear dentures, you probably already know how useful these restorations can be when it comes to eating, speaking clearly, and smiling confidently. But what if you could take all the things you love about your prosthetics and make them even better? With implant dentures, you can still experience all the incredible benefits of removable restorations, but without any of the drawbacks. Here’s how!
They Stay in Place
Removable dentures stay in place via natural suction, and when they fit correctly can be used to enjoy a wide diet as well as a full day of laughing, smiling, and conversing. Unfortunately, however, with time, they could begin to change shape, making it difficult to keep them in place. This can not only be very frustrating, but it can also be embarrassing if they fall out at the wrong time.
With implant dentures, your restorations are permanently attached to your jawbone, so they won’t come loose at an inopportune moment, or change shape with time!
Easier Maintenance
Caring for traditional dentures requires you to remove them completely after each meal and scrub every nook and cranny. While this is an excellent way to keep them looking, feeling, and smelling their best, it’s a lot of work, and it can be difficult to do if you’re out and about. With implant dentures, your restorations are designed to stay in place unless removed by a dentist, so you can brush and floss them right in your mouth. This means you won’t need to perform a drawn-out hygiene routine away from home, nor will you need to worry about dropping your prosthetics and damaging them every time you remove them!
Overnight Security
The ADA recommends removing your dentures every night before you go to bed. This is for several important reasons. For starters, by not doing so you prevent your gums from absorbing important nutrients while you rest. It can also cause increased buildup on the prosthetics themselves, upping your risk of oral infection and pneumonia.
Conversely, implant dentures cannot be removed by the patient, so they can stay in place 24/7 without increasing your risk of oral or other health problems. This also saves time and plenty of money on denture soaks!
Better Biteforce
With removable dentures, you can eat many of the foods you once loved with a full set of real teeth, however there are still some items that are difficult to chew. With durable, lifelike implant dentures, however, you can enjoy complete biteforce again, so you can use your prosthetics to dine on anything you’d like – from the toughest steak to the crunchiest crackers, all without worrying they’ll fall out mid-meal!
Improved Confidence
Finally, while having a complete set of teeth can do wonders for your self-esteem, what happens when your restorations come out? With implant dentures, your prosthetics remain in place unless a dentist removes them, so there’s no need to hide your smile or avoid looking at your mouth in the mirror. In fact, because you and your dentist are the only ones who need to know your teeth aren’t real, implant dentures can give you the confidence to socialize and converse without fear of judgement or anyone realizing your teeth are “false.”
Remember, dentures are an excellent choice for patients missing permanent teeth, but if you’re looking for a more permanent solution that provides a variety of benefits removable restorations can’t touch, talk to your dentist about implant dentures today!
About Our Practice
At Beck Dental Care of Columbia, our trio of talented and caring dentists is proud to offer your complete dental implant treatment in house. We have a variety of durable, beautiful restoration options to solve all your problems with your traditional dentures, all the while allowing you to enjoy all the perks of a complete smile. To learn more about dental implants and see if implant dentures are right for you, schedule a consultation with us today by visiting our website or calling 931-388-8452.