When you choose dental implants for yourself, you are essentially choosing “implant support.” What does this mean? Well, it means that instead of seeking support for your prosthetic of choice from your smile, you’re seeking it from artificial means. Let’s break down the details: Traditionally supported devices like dentures rely on natural suction. Dental bridges rely on natural teeth to which they are bonded. However, if you select implant support, the implants do all of the work! So, what are the major drawbacks of choosing traditional support? Let’s explore!

Traditional Support Can Cause Irritation Or Damage

Let’s begin with the irritation and possible damage that may arise when you select traditionally supported prosthetics over support from dental implants. If you choose a denture (full or partial), it rests over your alveolar ridge (the gum-covered ridge in which your teeth reside or once resided). Your denture may rub, particularly if it is ill-fitting at any point, causing irritation. Or, bonding a dental bridge over natural teeth may eventually lead to damage.

It’s Not Always Very Stable

Think about the support you receive from traditionally supported prosthetics. Now, visualize natural teeth and then implant-supported prosthetics. Those with traditional support are not anchored into your jaw. Natural teeth and dental implants are anchored into your jaw. Prosthetics like crowns, bridges, and dentures that receive deeply anchored support enjoy much greater stability.

It Doesn’t Protect Your Jaw Health

Now, about all of that “anchored into your jaw” business. Traditionally supported prosthetics are not anchored within jaw tissue, thus robbing jaws of stimulation needed to remain healthy. Roots of natural teeth stimulate your jawbone, as do dental implants. The result? Maintaining your jaw volume, density, and health after tooth loss through essential stimulation is only achieved with implant-supported replacements.

Learn About Implant Support During A Consultation

Find out why choosing implant support over traditional support is often the best solution for your tooth replacement. Come in for a visit in Conroe, TX by scheduling a visit with the Dental Centre of Conroe by calling (936) 441-4600. We serve patients from Conroe, Houston, The Woodlands, Willis, Montgomery, Magnolia, Huntsville, and the neighboring communities.