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As a local Implant Dentist, we help senior citizens to
maintain their oral health and the full functionality of their teeth. Over seventy percent of U.S. adults will lose
some or all of their teeth. This is a
staggering number that demonstrates the importance of ongoing dental care. By visiting the dentist twice a year and
practicing good at home care, you may be able to prevent tooth loss.
Fortunately, modern dental technology has made it possible
for seniors to maintain the full functionality of their teeth. In the past, tooth loss meant that you had
two options – dentures or having a missing tooth. Seniors that could afford it would typically
choose to wear dentures, however, they can be uncomfortable. Even modern dentures
can pop out or float in your mouth while eating or speaking. Implant technology solves this problem.
As an Implant Dentist, we offer a variety of ways for
seniors to replace the teeth they have lost.
Here are some popular options.
Full Dental Implants
This procedure replaces each missing tooth, and its root
system, individually. We implant a metal
piece underneath the gum line and secure it to your jaw bone. The metal piece and jaw bone fuse together,
creating an extremely strong synthetic root.
Once healed, a second metal piece is attached to the first at the
surface of your gum line, and a new synthetic tooth is attached to it. This is ideal for patients that are missing
teeth in random areas throughout their mouth.
It can be used to replace all of your teeth or specific teeth and new
ones can be added at any time. Once in
place you care for them like a normal tooth and can eat all of your favorite
foods.
Implants and Dentures
One of the common complaints with dentures is that they pop
out. Simultaneously, replacing each
tooth individually takes more time. We
can replace entire sections of your teeth using a combination of the two
technologies. Dentures are created in a
lab and instead of popping them in and out at night, they can be permanently
secured to your jaw bone. Using a metal
implant, they can be either screwed into your jaw bone so that they stay in
place permanently, or the dentures can attach to a metal implant, allowing you
to remove them when you want to. Both
options are more stable and secure than traditional dentures and allow you to
eat, drink, and speak, without fear of their coming out.
During your initial consultation, we will evaluate the
health of your gums and discuss the various ways to replace your missing teeth. We will make recommendations based on your
lifestyle and timeframe for when you want the procedure to be completed. As an Implant Dentist we pride ourselves in
providing solutions for patients. There
is no one size fits all answer. Instead,
our recommendations are based on our patient’s needs and wishes. By working together, we can create a
treatment plan with extraordinary results.
