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Spanish Close your eyes and imagine which food you would most like to eat right now. Maybe you’re thinking about a juicy steak or perhaps a crisp apple. For many people, this dream can easily become a reality. They can quickly fulfill their desires by going to the local grocery store or stopping at a diner for dinner. For others, however, eating the foods they love is not that easy. Those who wear traditional dentures find chewing much more difficult, which affects their dietary choices. This limited diet can create harmful nutritional deficiencies and affect quality of life. But what options exist for people who have lost all their teeth besides a traditional denture? At Aspire Dental Group, we recommend getting an implant denture as the ideal alternative. With implant-retained prosthetics, you can eat the foods you love again without a second thought!
Why Do Traditional Dentures Affect Your Ability To Chew?
While traditional dentures give you a new set of pearly whites, they’re missing a vital aspect of the tooth’s structure. Natural teeth have roots that stimulate the jawbone while chewing. Without them, the bone deteriorates over time.
Traditional dentures don’t replace the root, which means that even as you wear your new set of teeth, your jawbone continues to shrink. Unfortunately, the lower denture is designed to use your gums and jawbone to keep it secure. As your jawbone resorbs, your denture maintains its shape, resulting in ill-fit.
Ill-fitting dentures cause numerous problems, such as irritation and denture sores, but they also make it significantly harder to chew some foods. Hard foods like apples and tough meats like steak are painful and sometimes impossible to eat as dentures press harshly against your gums.
Avoiding certain foods due to loose dentures may result in a drastic diet change, leading to poor nutrition and health issues. Fortunately, Aspire Dental Group offers a more secure alternative!
How Do Implant Dentures Allow You To Chew Better?
Implant dentures replace your teeth like traditional dentures but with more stability. At Aspire Dental Group, we stabilize your prosthetic utilizing mini dental implants! But how do they work?
Mini implants are titanium posts that measure less than 3 millimeters in diameter. We secure them in your jawbone to anchor restorations. While that may seem daunting, the procedure is actually minimally invasive, requiring no incision or stitches. Because of their small stature and threaded design, we only need to create a small pilot hole in your gums for the implant to go through. Then, we secure the implant in the bone to stabilize your denture immediately.
The titanium posts act as artificial tooth roots, stimulating the jawbone while you chew and bite. Mini implants remove the need for your dentures to rest on your gums and ensure your jawbone remains healthy by preventing bone loss!
Due to their one-piece structure, we can place mini implants in just one appointment. During this visit, we can also secure a temporary restoration so you never leave our office without teeth!
With the stability of an implant denture, you can enjoy your favorite foods with confidence, knowing your restoration will always stay in place.
What Implant Denture Options Are Available?
At Aspire Dental Group, we offer three different implant denture options:
- Snap-in dentures: These are most similar to traditional dentures but significantly enhance stability. With this implant denture, you can easily remove the prosthetic anytime. Snap-in dentures “snap” on and off your implants, but only when you decide to remove them! In some cases, if your traditional denture is in excellent condition, we can transform it into a snap-on denture! You can be sure this prosthetic won’t slip or fall out.
- Semi-removable roundhouse: We only remove this implant denture option for cleaning at your routine appointments. The rest of the time, it stays secure on your implants. With semi-removable roundhouse dentures, we only use the bulky pink base if you need it for extra lip support. Otherwise, they appear to blend seamlessly and naturally in your mouth like real teeth.
- Non-removable roundhouse: If you want to feel like you have your natural teeth back, non-removable dentures are the best option for you. These prosthetics never come out, as we permanently cement them onto your implants. Made from an incredibly durable material, non-removable dentures provide a beautiful and natural-looking solution to tooth loss that allows you to eat anything you’d like without second guessing.
Implant dentures can last a lifetime, but only if you care for them properly. Brushing, flossing, and attending your routine dental cleanings will ensure your smile lasts!
Transform Your Smile Today With an Implant Denture!
Imagine enjoying your favorite meals again without hesitation—implant dentures make it possible. Unlike traditional dentures, which can slip, cause discomfort, and limit your diet, implant dentures offer unparalleled stability and improved oral health. At Aspire Dental Group, we provide three advanced options: snap-in dentures, semi-removable roundhouse, and non-removable roundhouse, each tailored to restore your smile and confidence.
Ready to take the next step? Schedule a no-cost consultation with Aspire Dental Group today and take the first step toward a secure smile that empowers you to enjoy all the foods you love!
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