Having missing teeth can be both embarrassing and uncomfortable. If you have undergone tooth extraction, you are likely considering the best tooth replacement solution for you. The most common options are traditional dentures and dental implants.
Depending on how much health jaw bone you have, your oral health, how many teeth are missing, and your overall goals, choosing the best tooth replacement option can be difficult.
Traditional dentures are the classic choice to replace lost teeth. If all of your teeth are missing due to extensive decay or periodontal disease, complete dentures are the fastest and most affordable way to replace a whole mouthful of teeth at once.
Dentures are custom-fitted dental prosthetics designed to restore mouth function and the appearance of your smile. By replacing your lost teeth, you can avoid bone loss and a sunk-in facial structure.
In addition, a denture that is well-fitted will remain in place by suction. Technically, there should be no need for messy adhesives. With proper care, your dentures should maintain a tight seal and the support of healthy bone.
If you don’t need to replace a full set of teeth, you may do well with a partial denture. If you have several remaining healthy teeth, a partial is a good tooth replacement option.
Although traditional dentures are commonly used, some patients find them uncomfortable or painful to wear. Also, wearing dentures for long stretches can accelerate bone loss in the jaw. This can lead to:
Dentures have been the most affordable tooth replacement option for many years, but many people are opting for other tooth replacement methods. With advances in dental technology, removable dentures are no longer a go-to solution.
If you have lost one or more teeth, dental implants look and feel most like your natural teeth. Implants are created to function and blend in with existing teeth, seamlessly. There are many benefits to choosing dental implants in Houston, TX, including:
Tooth replacement with dental implants looks, feels and functions more natural than with any other method available. Implants are easy to take care of, you will treat them like your natural teeth. Simply brush and floss like you normally do and keep up with routine dentist visits.
Not everyone is a candidate for dental implant placement. If you have experienced bone loss, oral cancer, or gum disease, you might require treatment before you can be considered for implants. Sinus lifts and bone grafting are common treatments available for patients who lack adequate jaw space or a sufficient amount of healthy bone.
Before anything can be done, you must first decide which tooth replacement option is right for your case. During your consultation, you will receive a comprehensive exam, x-rays and tooth impressions. We will discuss your medical and dental history and any concerns that may impact treatment.
Contact Texas Dental Center today to learn more dentures or dental implants in Houston. Call us today to find out which type of tooth replacement is right for you!