If your dentures slide and wobble, you may be afraid even to speak for fear of embarrassment. In addition, your speech may not sound very clear anyway because of your struggle to keep your dentures in place. With embarrassment a constant risk, frustration can mount until you feel like doing away with dentures altogether. Unfortunately, neglecting to wear dentures will only lower the quality of your life. So instead, why not secure your wobbly dentures with dental implants from your Milford dentist, Dr. Quintner? Below Dr. Quintner discuss the process of securing dentures with dental implants as well some benefits you may have overlooked.
Securing Dentures with Dental Implants
Dental implants have titanium posts that are coated in a special substance that encourages their bonding with the jawbone. They are surgically inserted into the jaw, where they provide a firm foundation to which dentures can attach. Supporting dentures with dental implants is like giving your dentures several roots attached to the jawbone. With the extra support, your dentures will remain in position and won’t slip or slide.
Benefits of Implant-Secured Dentures
Implant-secured dentures from your Milford dentist, Dr. Quintner, can do more than stabilize your wobbly dentures. One benefit that often goes unmentioned is the more natural feel that your dentures will have. Traditional dentures are supported by the gums, but implant-secured dentures are supported by the jaw, just like natural teeth, owing to the presence of the dental implants in the jawbone. The more natural feel provided by implant-secured dentures has even caused some patients to forget they are wearing prosthetic teeth at all.
In addition to greater comfort, implant-secured dentures can improve your speech. When dentures slide around the mouth, the facial muscles attempt to keep them in place. However, keeping the dentures from slipping results in slurred and mumbled speech. The added stability provided by dental implants remedies this problem, allowing clearer speech.
Schedule a Visit with Your Milford Dentist
Are you tired of struggling with wobbly dentures? Contact your Milford dentist, Dr. Quintner, today by calling 203-878-6699. We proudly serve the 06460 area and welcome patients from Milford, Orange, Woodmont, West Haven, and all neighboring communities.