There are many different dental options that are available to patients that are suffering from a specific issue.
For example, when someone has many missing teeth in their mouth, they might be recommended to get dentures, but this is not the only option available to someone. Another option a dentist might recommend are dental implants. Homosassa residents might not know much about dental implants, but they are not the same thing as dentures.
There are many overlaps between dentures and dental implants, and today we are going to discuss some of the benefits or improvements that patients gain when they have dental implants fitted into their mouth.
Improved Eating Capability
Having a broken or missing tooth makes it much more difficult for an individual to eat and drink food or beverages comfortably. This is only a bigger problem when a patient has multiple issues with more than one tooth.
When multiple teeth are missing or damaged, a dental professional may recommend that they go through a procedure to get dental implants. Homosassa residents should know that after the procedure there may be a couple of days to a few weeks when a patient will still have a lot of discomfort eating with dental implants, but after that they will notice a dramatic change in their ability to eat.
It is important to keep in mind that when someone has teeth removed to make room for dental implants, they are much different than real teeth and take some time to get used to. For example, there is a lake of feeling when chewing food, which can be hard to adjust to for some.
Permanent Missing Teeth Solution
Because both dental implants and dentures can serve the same functions, many people will often ask to know about what are some of the differences between the two, and there are a few.
The most obvious difference is when it comes to dental implants, Homosassa residents should know that they are permanently installed into someone’s mouth unlike dentures. Dentures can be removed, which is common to do at night when sleeping, but dental implants are not removable.
This is something that an individual needs to think about and what would make them more comfortable. Both options work well, but dental implants are the more permanent solution.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*