Life with dentures can be tough. Simple tasks such as eating and speaking comfortably can be challenging. Finding dentures that can stay in place throughout the course of the day can be nearly impossible without the use of various denture glues and pastes.
The effort required to stabilize a traditional denture is easy to understand. Your soft gum tissue and the underlying bone do not typically provide enough surface area to hold the denture in position. There is also the inevitable possibility of bone resorption, in which case the jaw bone shrinks and the gum tissue loses its tone. This can result in an even less stable denture that may rub and irritate the gum tissue. At this stage, due to the discomfort, many patients are unable or unwilling to enjoy the foods that they once loved.
Fortunately, patients who are seeking dentures in Surrey have access to more stable and comfortable denture options. Using various combinations of dentures and dental implants, our implant dentist can design a smile that you can live with.
One of the greatest disadvantages of complete tooth loss is gradual bone loss. In the absence of teeth, the jaw bone will eventually go away as well. By placing dental implants into the bone, bone loss can be prevented. The implants can also be used to anchor the denture to the jaw bone. Rather than rest the denture on the tender gum tissue, the implants can withstand the forces of chewing and biting, while holding the denture firmly in place.
The denture/implant combination can be designed to be removable (such as dentures that snap onto an implant) or permanent (such as the All on 4 method), completely dependent upon your personal needs and preferences. No matter the method, adding dental implants to your existing or new denture can provide a dramatic improvement to the quality of your life. You’ll find that implants can instantly add the comfort, confidence, and beauty that you deserve.
Whether you are wearing a traditional denture or considering tooth replacement for the first time, schedule an appointment to explore all of your options. You may learn that dental implants are right for you in more ways than one.