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Spanish Losing all your teeth can make everyday activities like eating or speaking challenging, and it’s common to feel self-conscious about your smile. We know this experience can feel very isolating, but know that you’re not alone. Nearly 13% of adults 65 and older experience total tooth loss, a number that increases with age. While many turn to traditional dentures as a solution, these bulky prosthetics often come with frustrating drawbacks, like slipping when you eat or laugh. At the Mini Dental Implant Center of America in Syracuse, we believe you deserve better. For more stable dentures, Dr. Bradford uses mini dental implants as secure anchor points. This innovative solution doesn’t just keep your teeth in place—it transforms your quality of life!
Problems Traditional Dentures Bring
Traditional dentures are a reliable way to restore oral function, but only temporarily. While well-made dentures can be stable for some time, they’ll ultimately loosen and cause issues, which include:
- Jawbone resorption: The roots of your natural teeth stimulate your jawbone when you chew or bite. After tooth loss, the roots no longer provide this stimulus, causing the jawbone to lose mass. As the jawbone shrinks, your dentures no longer fit properly. Unfortunately, loose dentures can wreak havoc on your life.
- Denture sores: When dentures shift, they create friction against the inside of your cheeks and gums, leading to inflammation and soreness. This discomfort can make it challenging to wear your dentures.
- Inconvenient relines: As your dentures loosen, they’ll need to be adjusted to ensure a proper fit. Denture relines can restore fit, but they can be inconvenient and costly if you need them frequently.
- Loss of taste: While the lower denture relies on your jawbone for support, the upper denture relies on suction against the root of your mouth. To create the proper suction, the denture base covers the upper palate, blocking key taste buds. This construction makes it difficult to fully taste the foods and drinks you love.
- Difficulty eating: When dentures are unstable, consuming all the foods you love is much more difficult. Some tougher foods can be impossible to eat with shifting teeth, and food often gets stuck underneath the prosthetic as it moves while you chew. This is problematic, especially if you find yourself changing your diet to accommodate your dentures.
Ill-fitting dentures don’t just create little annoyances—they can steadily threaten your quality of life. The good news is there is a solution! At Brent Bradford, DDS, we offer mini dental implants to anchor dental prosthetics. With mini implants, you can experience the peace of mind of more stable dentures!
How Mini Implants Contribute to Stable Dentures
Mini dental implants are small one-piece titanium posts less than 3 millimeters in diameter. To place them, Dr. Bradford creates a small pilot hole in the gums to screw the implant into the jawbone. This minimally invasive procedure is a far cry from the surgical techniques needed to place conventional implants. Unlike their larger, multi-piece counterparts, mini implants don’t require incisions or stitches. Dr. Bradford can place them in just one appointment with minimal healing time needed afterward.
When using mini implants to stabilize dentures, we start with a free consultation to take a CBCT scan and evaluate your needs. We’ll either create a new, custom implant denture or convert your current denture if it is in good condition. Before Dr. Bradford places your implants, he’ll have the dental lab create your denture, designed to “snap” on and off of your implants with ease. When you come in for your appointment, Dr. Bradford will place 4-8 implants into your jawbone and secure the restoration on top. In just one appointment, you’ll walk out with a secure, stable smile that looks natural and feels comfortable.
Immediate and Long-Term Implant Denture Benefits
From that day forward, it’s smooth sailing. With stable dentures, you can savor your favorite foods, laugh with confidence, and live comfortably. Denture sores, shifting prosthetics, and trouble speaking? They’ll be a thing of the past.
Plus, with mini implant dentures, you won’t need a bulky base that covers your upper palate. You’ll regain the ability to fully taste and enjoy your meals with a smile that feels natural and functions flawlessly.
Beyond comfort, mini implants provide crucial support for your jawbone. As artificial roots, these titanium posts stimulate the bone, preventing the deterioration that accompanies traditional dentures. This means you can maintain your jawbone health and never have to deal with the hassle of denture relining again. With mini implants, stability and confidence are yours to keep!
Experience the Difference of Stable Dentures With Mini Implants!
Tooth loss creates many problems, and traditional dentures aren’t always the best solution. Dentures stabilized with mini implants offer an excellent alternative to restore your smile, improve your ability to eat and speak, and enhance overall comfort. With a secure, stable fit, they eliminate the slipping and irritation often associated with conventional dentures while also supporting jawbone health. This reliable, long-lasting solution helps you regain confidence and enjoy life without limitations!
Schedule a free implant consultation today at Brent Bradford, DDS, to learn how stable dentures will change your life!
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