Utah Valley Periodontics

Life with A Denture??

The longer I practice dentistry, the more often I wonder how people who wear dentures, complete or partial do it? I cannot imagine having to be cautious about speaking, laughing, smiling, let alone eating without the worry of my teeth falling out, or food getting caught underneath my denture creating me discomfort. To me having a denture would be like having a rock in my shoe and never stopping to take my shoe off and dumping out the rock….
I am convinced that denture patients simply do not know what their options are. They have been lead to believe that there are no other options because they no longer have natural teeth. Nothing could be further from the truth! Denture patients have at least three options to improve their “quality of life”. First, the most economical way to enhance the retention and stability of a denture is to place two dental implant to allow the denture to “snap into” the implants. The second option is the placement of four implants, which allows for complete stabilization and retention of the denture. These patients are now able to chew anything food item they desire without worry of slippage or denture dislodgement. The final option is the placement of six implants to allow for fixed bridges. This option results in teeth that are permanent, never to come out and never decay!
Contact your dentist today and ask him what your options are to rid yourself of your unwanted denture!