Dentures or Dental Implants?

It may not have happened to you, but it’s a scenario you know only too well from watching too many gag shows or YouTube videos: Someone is laughing hysterically at something and then... WHOA! Something comes flying out of his mouth and lands on the table. It’s the poor man’s dentures!



It sure is hilarious but the unfunny thing is, it does happen to some people; in fact, it can happen to you. Dentures help those with missing teeth restore the ability to smile and chew their food. Missing teeth can make one’s cheeks appear sunken, and dentures help correct that problem. Problem is, dentures are also notorious for their limitations. Over time, the gums may shrink, causing dentures to become loose and eventually fall out when a person speaks or laughs. Cheap and poorly fitted dentures may cause bleeding gums. When not properly cleaned, dentures may cause irritation and mouth sores. Dentures may also move out of place, causing difficulty in chewing certain foods.



The good news is that, you no longer have to choose between enduring a gapped smile or having dentures that make you feel uneasy, unattractive and deprived of your favourite foods. You have another option: dental implants.



A dental implant is an artificial tooth "root" (consisting of a titanium screw) that is placed in the jawbone to support an artificial tooth or group of teeth. Dental implants can be used to support crowns, bridges, even dentures. The "root" is allowed to bond with the bone, (which may take up to 12 weeks) before an artificial tooth is placed on the implant.



Not only will you have artificial teeth that look and feel so natural as your original teeth; you will also get to eliminate the limitations you previously endured with dentures. Your teeth’s chewing ability improves and you will be able to enjoy all your favourite foods. Dental implants are fixed or non-removable, so you don’t have to worry about your newly acquired beautiful set of teeth falling out when you speak or laugh. You will be able to smile broadly and confidently knowing that your dental implants will always stay in place.



Harris Dental Boutique is based in Bargara (Bundaberg, QLD), providing implant dentistry. Contact Harris Dental Boutique today to see if you are a suitable dental implant candidate. For more information visit Dentist Gladstone