Stop The Shift: A Denture Story
When you got dentures years ago, did you think that it was a permanent solution for your tooth trouble? You thought right; for the most part. Dentures can solve many dental problems, but as time goes by, they can start to feel differently. If you feel like your dentures are not quite as comfortable as they once were, or if they have begun to loosen up and shift when you eat some of your favorite foods, you might wonder what on earth is going on.
Changes In Your Gums
There are a few different reasons why your dentures have begun to loosen up on you. If you have been a denture wearer for quite some time, the problem has more to do with your mouth than with your dentures. As time goes on, the gum tissue under the dentures can compress and lose volume. You can also begin to lose bone tissue under the denture plate, which will cause them to become looser and not fit as well as they once did.
What To Do
There are a few options to help you stabilize your loose-fitting dentures, such as a reline. However, dental implants are an excellent option for denture stabilization. The placement of the implants will keep your denture plate from shifting and making you feel uncomfortable. And they work for both upper dentures and lower dentures.
When it comes to the procedure, you might be able to use your existing denture plate, or you might need to have a new set fabricated. Either way, you’ll have a much more comfortable mouth in no time.
A Better Fit
Once your full set dentures are stabilized by dental implants, your teeth will not only look better, but they’ll feel better, too. No more shifting, no more loosening, and no more adhesive paste or gel. That’s right, your new implants will stabilize your dentures without the use of nasty tasting adhesives. This means that you can smile more widely, feel more confident, and eat some of the things that you used to enjoy but might have given up due to your shifty dentures. In other words, you can enjoy life once again with confidence.
Come and see us at Community Dental Group to discuss the options for your loose dentures. We’ll examine your mouth and help you make the choice that is perfect for you and your smile.