Multiple missing teeth greatly affect your life in many ways that most of us take for granted. For example, eating and chewing the foods you once enjoyed can become difficult and even embarrassing when you have to eat in front of other people. You may feel this way about talking and smiling as well. Missing teeth truly affect your confidence and even your health. Thankfully, Dr. Pamela J. West has solutions for you and we’ll discuss the difference between dental implants vs. dentures in Summerlin so you can make the choice that’s right for your needs.
How Dentures Will Benefit You
A denture is a removable appliance that is designed to replace an entire arch of missing teeth. It’s typically made of acrylic, and designed to complement your skin tone and facial structure. It relies on suction and a snug fit to stay in place, and often involves a learning curve as you get used to talking and eating with your new teeth. Most patients are pleasantly surprised at how a denture can immediately restore their smile and even change the appearance of their face.
How Dental Implants Can Restore Your Smile and Oral Health
Dental implants in Summerlin are ideal for restoring one or more missing teeth, while also protecting the integrity of your oral health. This is because they also replace your root, which protects the health of your bone. A titanium post is placed into your bone during surgery, which creates the foundation for a new tooth or prosthetic.
Implants can replace one missing tooth with a porcelain crown or multiple missing teeth by becoming the foundation for dental prosthetics such as dentures. Dr. West can design your denture to snap onto a few strategically placed implants, which will provide a firm foundation and secure fit for your denture.
The benefits of combining both dental implants and dentures are that your dentures will be more stable and there’s no movement or slippage when you eat or talk. Implants also keep your bone from resorbing, or deteriorating, which happens with traditional dentures. In fact the pressure created by the fit of traditional dentures can actually accelerate bone loss.
Which Option is Right for Me?
Dr. West can help determine if dental implants, dentures, or a combination of both are right for your needs with a thorough examination and x-rays. By discussing your desires and goals for your smile with you, she can recommend which option is going to be the best for reclaiming your smile and your oral health.
Contact Summerlin Center For Aesthetic Dentistry
Don’t let missing teeth hold you back from life any longer! Contact our office today to schedule your consultation with Dr. West.