There are many convincing reasons why you should consider replacing your dentures with dental implants. Dental patients are already benefiting from dental implants in a number of ways, including increased comfort, practicality, and better bone health.

1. Dental Implants Give a More Natural Look and Feel

Unlike dentures, which are removable, dental implants are permanent fixtures that are secured directly into your jawbone and used as a support for permanent false teeth. Many people find that dental implants feel and look more natural than dentures.

2. Dental Implants Give Better Stability Than Dentures

Because dental implants are permanently fixed in place, they will not move around like dentures can. If you are struggling with dentures frequently slipping out of place, then you will find this problem solved by dental implants. Dentists frequently recommend dental implants because of the extra stability they offer when chewing or talking.

3. Dental Implants Support Bone Health

Dental implants are integrated into your jawbone. This means that forces applied to your false teeth while chewing are transmitted through the soft gum tissue to the bone, strengthening it and preventing deterioration. Bone loss is a common problem among denture users, with the effect that the shape of the lower part of the face can change, making the denture user look older. Dental implants support bone health to keep your jaw strong and healthy.

4. Dental Implants are Easy to Clean

Dentures usually need to be removed from the mouth for cleaning, but the permanent false teeth fitted to dental implants can be cleaned in the same way as your natural teeth, using a toothbrush and paste. This means that you can keep the same brushing and flossing routines that you have used throughout your life to keep your teeth clean.

5. Dental Implants Last Longer Than Dentures

Dental implants can last for forty years, or even longer, whereas dentures usually need replacing after a much shorter time period. The need to remove dentures for cleaning means that they can easily become lost or broken, whereas dental implants stay in place all the time – just like natural teeth! When considering the cost of dental implants, patients should take into account the longer expected lifespan of dental implants compared to dentures. Implants can offer excellent value for money over the long term.

Discussing Dental Implants

If you are unsure whether dental implants are right for you, make an appointment with one of our highly qualified oral surgeons to discuss your options.