Still life with dentures
If you are about to have to have all your teeth replaced, you may be wondering how on earth you are going to cope with wearing dentures. In Richmond, many people are finding that a great way to get the most out of their dentures is to have them stabilised with dental implants.
At Sheen Dental Implants in Richmond, dentures are kept under control by inserting a small number of mini dental implants through the gum and into the jawbone. Once they have integrated with the jawbone, they are fitted with abutments that hold fittings onto which the dentures can be attached.
This is a wonderful win-win solution for people who do not wish to invest in replacing all their teeth with dental implants, but wish to receive the benefits that these root replacements offer.
The importance of roots
Having something that replaces the tooth roots gives a firm anchor the likes of which cannot be achieved by relying on adherence to the gums, as normal dentures do.
With no tooth roots in the bone to stimulate the jaw to renew itself, the bone cells do not renew themselves and in fact, they start to resorb, dissolving the bone tissue in order to release the apparently unnecessary nutrients for use elsewhere in the body. As the jawbone shrinks and the gums recede, the dentures become loose and wobbly and no longer reliable for eating and speaking.
This embarrassing situation is easily avoided by using dental implants to stabilise the dentures. In Richmond, at Sheen Dental Implants, we can customise your current dentures to fit your new implants, but if they are getting on a bit and are worn, you may well be better off getting new ones made.
You still treat your dentures the same as normal ones, in that it’s a good idea to take them out, give them a good clean, and soak them overnight. This gives your gums and mouth a rest too, once you have also cleaned them with a soft toothbrush. However, you won’t ever need to use messy dental adhesives again, and will find a much wider range of foods are now eatable.