If you still have all of your teeth, then dentures might not be at the forefront of your mind when you think of dental care. If you’ve lost all of your teeth and need dentures for your mouth to operate properly, then they may be all you think about regarding your dental health. Dentures can require you to attach them daily to your gums using special adhesives, and patients often need their prosthetics readjusted or replaced due to denture slippage. With implants, however, you can care for your dentures the same way you care for your natural teeth, and perhaps forget that they’re prosthetic until it’s time to visit the dentist again.
Why are Your Dentures Loose?
If you or someone you know has worn dentures for a while, then you might be familiar with the inconvenience that loose dentures can cause. Originally, dentures are custom-crafted to fit snugly along your gum line, but can lose their grip over time due to the changing shape of your dental ridge. Your teeth’s roots, which are embedded in your jawbone, help maintain your jawbone’s strength and density by stimulating a healthy blood flow every time you bite and chew. Without your teeth’s roots, your jawbone can begin to recede, or shrink, from the diminished supply of nutrients. Though dentures replace the tops of your teeth, they don’t replace the roots, and therefore dentures can’t help stem jawbone deterioration following tooth loss.
A Better Grip on Your Dental Health
Dental implants are small root devices that are implanted into your jawbone to support your custom-made dentures. They’re made from biocompatible titanium, which your jawbone fuses to as it heals, and the implants’ connective abutments can support your dentures like roots support teeth. The more secure connection helps prevent dentures from moving. More importantly, restoring root stimulation helps preserve your jawbone’s nutrient supply, increasing your chances of maintaining a strong and healthy smile.
About Downey Family & Cosmetic Dentistry:
Dr. Hadis Reyhani, Dr. Ben Reyhani, and Dr. Pasha Hakimzadeh, DDS, provide a wealth of combined experience, along with innovative technology and personalized care, to help improve our patients’ dental health and function and help them enjoy smiling again. To schedule a consultation, call Downey Family Cosmetic Dentistry today at (562) 472-2433.
