There are numerous benefits to having dental implants compared to dentures; benefits that have an effect on the overall quality of life.  They function more like natural teeth. Individuals that have used dentures in the past notice a dramatic improvement in their comfort with a renewed ability to eat all types of foods.  This often leads to an improvement in overall health.  Dental implants are also cared for like natural teeth. There are no messy adhesive powders or pastes to deal with and many people experience a marked improvement in speech, comfort and appearance. You will be able to speak in a natural and relaxed tone without mumbling or slurring you words, as is sometimes caused by dentures.

Dental implants protect the remaining teeth and the jawbone. When teeth are removed jawbone loss begins. However, because implants fuse to the bone they actually help to prevent bone loss and preserve the integrity of facial structures. This prevents shrinkage and the sunken appearance that so often accompanies the removal of several teeth. In fact, in patients who have had dentures the appearance of wrinkles around the month caused by posterior bite collapse and facial structure collapse may be virtually eliminated.  The fact that dental implants look and feel more like natural teeth, gives patients a renewed sense of self esteem.

Bridges require that the surrounding teeth be ground down. Dental implants do not require alternation of the surrounding natural teeth.  Partial dentures have clasps that hook onto the adjacent teeth, over time this puts pressure on these teeth as the partial rocks back and forth. Eventually these teeth can loosen and be lost as a result of this pressure. Implants do not depend on the surrounding natural teeth for support so the adjacent teeth are not damaged.

Eating better is a benefit of implants that influences a person’s overall health. Sliding, clicking dentures can make chewing difficult and often embarrassing. Dental implants function like natural teeth, allowing you to eat your favorite foods even in public situations with confidence and without pain. A full upper denture covers the palate of the mouth and reduces the ability to taste foods. This severely decreases the pleasure of eating a favorite food. Dental implants don’t cover the palate and allow for a much more pleasurable eating experience. Being able to eat fresh fruits and vegetables without pain or inconvenience often leads to an improvement in a person health.

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