Wearing dentures can be an exercise in patience. It can seem like no matter what you do, embarrassment and frustration are never far away. Between the messy pastes and the potential for embarrassing slips, dentures can negatively impact self-esteem. But what if there were a way to do away with the pastes and the embarrassment? There is. Dental implants can stabilize dentures, making them feel more like natural teeth. Below, your Milford dentist, Dr. Mitchell I. Quintner, shares four benefits of implant-supported dentures.
Benefits of Implant-Supported Dentures
- A natural feel. Implant-supported dentures feel more natural than traditional dentures because they are anchored into the jawbone, just like natural teeth, by means of the dental implants. With the dentures relying on the jaw for support rather than the gums, they become more comfortable.
- Improved speech. When dentures do not fit properly, they are prone to sliding around the mouth. When sliding occurs, the facial muscles tense in an effort to keep the dentures in place. Unfortunately, this effort has a negative impact on speech, which comes out slurred or mumbled. However, speech improves with implant-supported dentures because the dental implants keep the dentures firmly in place, allowing the facial muscles to relax.
- No embarrassment. Having dental implants holding dentures in place is like a ship with an anchor: there is no drifting away. No slipping and sliding means no embarrassment, resulting in a higher quality of life.
- A healthier jawbone. The presence of dental implants in the jawbone, allows the forces of biting and chewing to be transferred to the bone cells in the jaw. These forces stimulate the bone cells, causing an increase in bone density.
Implant-Supported Dentures from Your Milford Dentist
Are you tired or struggling with your slipping dentures? Get dentures that won’t slip or slide from your Milford dentist, Dr. Quintner, today. Contact our 06460 dentist office to schedule an appointment or a consultation to discuss implant-supported dentures by calling 203-878-6699. We proudly serve the 06460 area and welcome patients from Milford, Orange, Woodmont, West Haven, and all neighboring communities.