Dental Implants: 7 Reasons They’re Superior to Traditional Dentures

If you’re missing most or all of your teeth, you basically have two options for restoring your smile: traditional dentures and natural-looking dental implants. At Cotton Creek Dental, serving residents in St. George and Washington, Utah, we recommend dental implants as the superior choice. Implants are considered the next best thing to natural teeth, and with good reason.

In this post, Drs. David Brown and Jacob Jennings explore some of the reasons implants are superior to conventional dentures.  

1. Look and Feel of Natural Teeth

Traditional dentures rest on top of your gums and are supported primarily by suction and dental adhesives. Implants are small medical devices that serve as tooth roots and support replacement teeth. Your new teeth will have the same structure as natural teeth, making them look and feel true-to-life. Unlike dentures, which often slip, shift or fall out when you laugh or chew, implant restorations are permanently attached resulting in greater comfort and greater confidence.

2. Full Chewing Power

Implant restorations stay secure and stable when you chew, allowing you to eat the foods you love without worrying about your choppers coming loose. Not so with conventional dentures, which require avoiding certain foods. Implants eliminate dietary restrictions and allow you to receive full nutritional value from your food.

3. Improved Oral Health

Ill-fitting dentures can chafe your gums as they slip and shift, leaving them sore and irritated. If not cleaned properly, food can get trapped under dentures, increasing the risk of gum disease. There’s no slippage or movement with implants. Your new teeth are custom-fitted to the contours of your mouth and jaw for proper bite alignment and a secure fit. They also facilitate brushing and flossing to keep your gums healthy and strong.   

4. Greater Comfort, Stability, and Security

Implants mimic the stability, security, and comfort of natural teeth – something even well-fitting dentures can’t do. That’s because implants are the only restorations that come with tooth roots. Implants restore full functionality for eating, smiling, laughing, and speaking so you can enjoy a higher quality of life.

5. Jawbone Support

Tooth loss causes your jawbone to deteriorate over time as there are no tooth roots to stimulate bone growth. Implants provide the stimulation your jawbone needs to stay strong. Keeping your jawbone intact helps maintain facial support to preserve your youthful appearance.

6. Easy Maintenance and Care

Dentures require special solutions for soaking and cleaning, adhesives for support, and more rigorous daily care. In contrast, implants are cared for like natural teeth. Daily brushing and flossing, and routine dental cleanings will keep your smile going strong for years. 

7. Longevity

Whereas traditional dentures need to be replaced every 5-10 years, implants can last far longer. With proper oral care, implant restorations can last up to 20 years, making them a worthwhile long-term investment.    

Natural Looking Dental Implants Near Me

To schedule a consultation for implants in Washington or St. George, UT, contact Dr. David Brown or Dr. Jacob Jennings at Contact Creek Dental today at (435) 414-6275.