We’ve talked in previous blogs about how partial dentures and dental crowns can combine with your dental implants to replace your teeth, filling the gaps in your smile. But, if you have lost all of your teeth and have been using traditional dentures, you may be wondering how or even if implants can work for you. So, in today’s blog, your Conroe, TX, dentist will share the facts about implant dentures and how they can benefit your continued oral health.
Supported By Implant Posts
Traditional dentures are custom-made prosthetics that include false teeth as well as pink acrylic gums to give a natural look. In the same way, dentures that are created to work together with implants have similar, natural-looking teeth as well as some amount of false gums, though less than the traditional option, as your natural gums can still remain partially visible. These dentures are supported by usually four to eight titanium implant posts that are inserted into your jaw, giving them an added stability as they restore your bite and your smile.
They Can Still Be Removed
Dentures supported by implant posts can still be removed like traditional dentures- they simply snap on and off of the posts when you want to remove them! This allows for easy cleaning while also keeping you comfortable as you won’t have hard acrylic completely covering your gums. There is also less risk of food becoming uncomfortably stuck underneath your dentures, as they cover less of your natural gums.
They Strengthen Your Jaw
The main benefit of choosing dentures supported by dental implants over traditional dentures is that the implant posts help to keep your jaw strong and healthy by making your brain think that you have tooth roots embedded in your jaw by stimulating it each time you bite down or chew, which tells your brain to send more nutrients to your jawbone. While regular dentures can keep your bite strong, they do not replace your tooth roots, which can lead to the eventual deterioration of your jaw and facial features, making implants a good choice for your overall oral health.
They Fully Restore Your Smile
We at the Dental Centre of Conroe recognize that complete tooth loss, though it affects nearly a quarter of all Americans over 70 years old, can be a major source of embarrassment and even shame. That is why we offer comprehensive care to restore your smile fully using lifelike restorations that will not only look beautiful, but will help to keep your jaw and gums as healthy as possible.
Let Us Help You Smile Again
If you are considering doing away with your traditional dentures and are looking for a better option, consider implant-supported dentures from the Dental Centre of Conroe. Schedule a visit by calling the Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX, today at (936) 441-4600. We also proudly serve patients who live in Houston, Magnolia, Huntsville, and all surrounding communities.