The Toothache That Changed My Life

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The Toothache That Changed My Life

I never really had problems with my teeth. Consequently, I never really saw the need to visit a dentist on a regular basis. That was until last year when I developed a sudden toothache that over-the-counter medications simply could not handle. This toothache prompted my first dental visit in more than a decade. I went in expecting to have a tooth pulled and walked out a changed man. I was expecting to hear I had a few cavities. I never expected my dentist to tell me that I had gum disease. What shocked me even more was when he told me this problem could have been prevented with regular dental care. I have not missed an appointment since that day. It is my hope that the information in this blog can prevent you from making the same mistake I did.

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Choosing Dental Implants Over Dentures

24 May 2021
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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For many years, individuals had no other viable option other than to utilize dentures if they wished to replace missing teeth. However, this is no longer the case. Nowadays, individuals can choose to use dentures or dental implants and crowns to replace their missing teeth. If you have yet to consider dental implants for replacing your missing teeth, you will want to take a few moments to check out some of the awesome benefits that these implants have to offer when compared to dentures.

A Lasting Solution

Dentures can wear down your jawbone over time. This can result in dentures that no longer fit properly and need to be replaced. With dental implants, this is not a problem. In fact, implants are widely accepted as a permanent solution to tooth loss since these implants can easily last a lifetime with proper oral care.

However, it is important to remember that good oral care habits are essential to preventing future tooth loss and preserving the longevity of your implants. Consequently, you will need to make sure that you follow through with your regular visits to the dentist, as well as brush and floss each day in order to keep your gums and teeth healthy and your dental crowns and implants intact.

Superior Strength

Since dentures sit on top of your gums, they can actually make your bite weaker as time goes on thanks to the wear and tear they put on your gums and jawbone.

Dental implants, on the other hand, anchor directly into your jawbone. As a result of this surgical implantation, you will be able to enjoy a bite that is just as strong, if not stronger, than your natural teeth. This means no need to give up the crunchy or chewy foods you love just because you have had to replace one or more of your natural teeth.

Natural Appearance

One of the biggest complaints that most people have when using dentures is that they simply do not look natural. For many people, this can have an impact on their confidence and self-esteem. 

Dental implants use dental crowns to replace the tooth above the gumline. Since these crowns are made using a mold of your natural teeth, it is possible to achieve a far more natural appearance when choosing this tooth-replacement option. In fact, in many cases, you may not even be able to tell the difference between your remaining natural teeth and those that have been replaced using crowns and implants.