Are you considering dental implants to replace missing teeth? Gum disease is currently the leading cause of adult tooth loss, and roughly 80% of people will suffer from gum disease at some point during their life. Living with missing teeth can cause difficulty chewing and speaking, as well as inhibitions about smiling.
A proven mood elevator, smiling is an essential element of maintaining high self-esteem. While dentures and dental implants can both provide solutions to replacing missing teeth, this blog will focus on the differences between the two prosthetics. Your Milford implant dentist, Dr. Mitchell I. Quintner, details how these two replacement teeth options vary.
Why Consider Dentures?
For many patients, dentures provide a solution to multiple tooth loss, without surgery. Dentures are also a reliable prosthetic which could last for many years.
Why Consider Implants?
Modern technology provides us with the ability to implant a titanium post in place of a missing tooth’s root. Because titanium is biocompatible, jawbone tissue accepts it and integrates with the implant post to create a solid foundation, like a healthy, natural tooth root. Many people do not know, the roots of our teeth stimulate the jawbone so that the body sends necessary minerals for bone health. Without teeth roots, jawbone tissue will deteriorate, which is a condition we know as osteoporosis. The ability to stimulate the jawbone can reduce the risk of jawbone deterioration.
Unlike dentures, dental implants provide patients with natural feeling teeth. The durability and strength of implants make chewing tough foods, like steak, taffy, and baguettes, possible. One major advantage of dental implants is that they are maintained in the same fashion as natural teeth. Removable dentures may require cleaning solutions, and provide additional areas for odor-causing bacteria to live. Implanted teeth can be brushed and flossed with ease. Implants are independently anchored, so no adhesive or natural suction is required for stability.
Schedule Your Implant Consultation
If you’re considering dental implants as a solution to tooth loss, Dr. Quintner can help. At Sensitive Care Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we provide dental implants and an array of additional services. Contact our 06460 implant dentistry office by calling (203) 878-6699 to schedule a consultation today. We proudly serve patients from Milford and neighboring communities.