The condition of your teeth has a a significant impact on your health and well-being. Denture wearers understand this all too well. But denture-wearers have new options from Thompson and Frey in Owensboro.
The path from oral health to a toothless mouth is downhill. Tooth decay and gum disease are painful. Treatment such as fillings and root canals can strain the budget. If the teeth can’t be saved, tooth extraction brings more physical and psychological pain. Extraction can result in bone recession.
The Drawbacks of Dentures
While dentures are superior than having no teeth at all, they certainly come with a plethora of drawbacks. They can irritate gums and make breathing, eating, tasting food, talking, and laughing difficult. And dentures are not a once-and-your-done solution for missing teeth. As the jaw shrinks, they necessitate relines.
Stop The Progression
But there is hope on the horizon! Dental implant technology can improve the quality of life for people who have been wearing conventional dentures. To a certain extent, implants halt the downhill progression of declining oral health due to tooth loss.
Dental implants can be used to replace several teeth and/or anchor overdentures. Mini dental implants (also called denture-stabilization implants) allow your dentist to securely attach an appliance so that it won’t slip or irritate gums. Small titanium posts are placed into the jawbone and fuse with the surrounding bone, creating a stable base for an overdenture.
Restore Chewing Ability
Did you know that some denture wearers retain only ten percent of their chewing ability? Implant-supported dentures can curb bone recession and restore near-normal chewing ability. Improved chewing function with implants can result in better nutrition and overall physical health and vitality. The psychological benefits are equally valuable. When Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry patients are free of embarrassing denture-slipping, they are happier, more confident, and socialize more frequently.
Before you spend money on another denture reline, talk to Thompson & Frey about implant-supported dentures. We also provide family dentistry. Make an appointment today.
Contact Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry:
270-683-0620
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
3164 Alvey Park Dr E
Owensboro, Kentucky
42303
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