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Spanish If you struggle to eat certain foods because of loose dentures, you’re not alone. In fact, many patients with traditional dentures have difficulty with everyday activities, as their dentures no longer fit. Because these restorations tend to come loose over time, they make everyday tasks a hassle. If you’re tired of chewing problems, dietary restrictions, and reduced flavor perception, we recommend securing your smile with dental implants! At Brent Bradford, DDS, we offer mini implant dentures that restore your smile while keeping your teeth securely in place. With these prosthetics, patients experience better comfort, stability, and chewing ability. To learn if you’re eligible for implant dentures, book a free consultation with Dr. Bradford in Syracuse, NY.
Why Is Eating With Dentures Difficult?
Traditional dentures restore your smile, but not the strength or stability of your natural teeth.
Upper dentures use saliva and suction to adhere to the roof of your mouth, while lower dentures rest on your lower jaw for support. Unfortunately, these retention methods are unreliable, especially for the lower denture. While your upper denture blocks key taste buds, your lower denture typically shifts around as you bite.
This instability is due to gradual bone loss caused by missing teeth. Natural teeth have roots at their ends, embedded in your jawbone. Whenever you bite or chew with natural teeth, these roots stimulate your bone to keep it healthy. Without stimulation, your jawbone will lose mass and volume over time.
Traditional dentures replace missing teeth but not the roots, allowing your jaw to continue deteriorating. As your jaw deforms and your denture remains in its original shape, it will no longer fit securely in your mouth.
Loose dentures cause more than just trouble chewing. For many patients, floating dentures cause problems with speaking clearly, shifting teeth, and even premature signs of aging as their cheeks sink inward. The solution? Replace your missing tooth roots with dental implants to prevent bone loss!
Implant-supported dentures replace your smile down to the root, securing it in place. And not only do they keep your jawbone healthy, but implants also bring function back to your smile.
The Advantages of Mini Implant Dentures
Dental implants are titanium screws that we anchor into your jaw to support dental restorations, such as dentures.
At Brent Bradford, DDS, we often use mini dental implants due to their many advantages. These single-piece titanium posts are small, allowing Dr. Bradford to place them in just one appointment using a minimally invasive procedure!
Mini implant dentures come with a plethora of benefits over traditional dentures, including:
| Traditional Dentures | Mini Implant Dentures | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability | These prosthetics rely on your jaw for support. However, your jawbone deteriorates over time, making it a poor foundation. Traditional dentures tend to slip and slide when you speak or eat, making them generally unstable. | These dentures rely on dental implants for support while also supporting jawbone health. By anchoring to mini implants, implant dentures stay secure all day and won’t slide around on your gums. |
| Strength | Because these dentures typically come loose, traditional dentures don’t function like your natural teeth. Patients may struggle to chew certain foods, as their smile lacks the strength it once had. | Mini implant dentures rely on durable titanium implants for support. These metal posts provide a strong foundation for your teeth. With implant dentures, you can chew all the foods you love again without any issues. |
| Permanence | Loose dentures can be refit to your smile through a denture reline. But denture relines are not a permanent fix. Eventually, you will always need to schedule a new reline appointment. | When stabilized on dental implants, your denture becomes permanent. In some cases, we may even be able to provide you with a permanent implant denture that never comes out, functioning just like your natural teeth. |
With our innovative implant dentures, you can be sure your teeth will stay in place.
Eat the Foods You Love With Mini Implant Dentures!
Eating with traditional dentures is often tedious and even painful. Their instability and impact on taste may take the joy out of eating your favorite foods. Fortunately, Dr. Bradford offers mini implant dentures: a secure and comfortable alternative to loose dentures. With mini implant retained dentures, you can savor your favorite meals without the frustration. Schedule a free implant consultation today to discover how mini implant dentures transform your smile and quality of life!
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