When you first knew you had to replace your missing teeth, maybe dentures seemed like the best option at the time. You didn’t think investing in dental implants would be worth it. Now, however, they’ve gotten too annoying. They sometimes slip out when you talk or eat, resulting in some awkward and embarrassing situations. If you’re sick of wearing dentures in Norwalk, read on to learn about how dental implants could be the perfect solution to your problem.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are made of a metal post that is surgically positioned into the gap left behind by the missing tooth. It attaches itself to the jawbone, unlike dentures. Once attached, it stimulates the jawbone through biting and chewing, similarly to a natural tooth. Without this stimulation, the jawbone can deteriorate and give the face an older, more sunken appearance.
How Does the Dental Implant Process Work?
Your dentist will install the implant, and you will wear a temporary crown, bridge, or partial over the metal post until you are healed from the procedure. Meanwhile, the permanent restoration that goes over the implant, usually ceramic, is made at a lab. When both you and the permanent are ready, you will come to the office and your dentist will affix the restoration to your implant.
How are Dental Implants Better Than Dentures?
Dental implants have many advantages over dentures, such as:
- Rigidity. Because implants are permanently attached to the jaw, they do not slip or wobble around like dentures do. Implants are fixed in their position. You can eat whatever you want and speak without worry that your teeth will fly out of your mouth.
- Easier maintenance. Dentures typically have to be removed at night and cleaned once a day. Implants can be taken care of in the same way as a natural tooth. Brushing and flossing every day is all the upkeep you need to do for your dental implant.
- Durability. Since dentures are often made of plastic, they are more breakable, especially when chewing hard or sticky foods. Even when avoiding those foods, dentures generally have to be replaced every 3-8 years. The post of a dental implant is usually made of a strong metal like titanium and is designed to permanently fuse into your jawbone, becoming a part of your anatomy. It’s intended to last for your entire life.
Dental implants might seem like a big investment, but they offer a whole world of benefits over dentures. The investment is worth it to improve your smile and your comfort. If you are interested in making your dentures permanent with implants, call your dentist in Norwalk today!
About the Practice
At Sommers Family Dentistry, Drs. Norman and Adam Sommers offer comfortable precision dentistry that promotes the great oral health you deserve. They have completed dental implant training to ensure that you receive the best possible smile that you can. To learn more about the solution to annoying dentures, click here or call (419)-668-3606.
