Avoiding Problems With Poor Denture Support

If you have dentures, you have to depend on them to hold up in tasks that you once depended on your natural teeth for. This is one reason it can be so frustrating to deal with dentures that feel like they are not securely held. For those who want a stronger hold, dentures that are held with dental implants can help. With the use of dental implants, you will not need to depend on epoxies or suction to make sure your dentures are held firmly. Instead, your dentures will be locked into their position, onto a sequence of implants.

How Dental Implants Are Placed

Dental implants are placed directly into your jaw – they actually occupy the spaces that formerly housed tooth roots. They are able to enjoy a strong bond due to their being made from biocompatible material. During the healing process, your bone will actually fuse to the implants you have received.

Dental Implants Can Be Good For Your Jaw’s Health

One problem with tooth loss that is NOT resolved by most prosthetic dental pieces is the way that you can lose mass in your jaw over time. This is because your jawbone depends in part on your tooth roots to stay healthy. When they are lost, your jaw can lose nutrients, and can deteriorate. Dental implants can actually do what your tooth roots once did – create stimulation that helps keep blood flowing to your jawbone.

Other Uses For Dental Implants

Dental implants are often used to replace individual lost teeth. They can hold a restoration without requiring work to be done on neighboring teeth.

About The Author

Dr. Brian Evans

Dr. Brian Evans, the current owner of Wager Evans Dental, initially worked as a CPA before transitioning to dentistry to make a greater impact on people's lives. He joined his father-in-law to expand a three-decade-long legacy in the northern Nevada community, eventually taking over the practice. Dr. Evans prioritizes a comfortable environment for his patients and stays at the forefront of dental technology and medical techniques through continuous education and advanced training, focusing on oral and systemic health.

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