Choosing between dentures and dental implants

November 2, 2011

Options for dental implants available at Shoreline Dental CareAny reliable dentist can offer you the choice between dentures and dental implants. However, you have an equal right to decide. After all, you have to live with a mouthful of artificial teeth, so might as well get the best!

For single teeth, dental implants are a great choice, since the new artificial tooth is firm and will not shake. This improves the support to the surrounding teeth, reducing long-term risk. Dentures can be tricky in such small areas. Even partial teeth gaps of 2 or 3 teeth can use a tooth implant for a permanent solution.

For a complete replacement, the choice is difficult. Dentures are easier to fit, but can be awkward for your lifestyle. A complete set of dental implants is almost like getting a brand-new set of teeth. Implants provide a natural bite, can be cleaned just like real teeth, and last for decades. An experienced implant dentist will also provide sedation dentistry. This specialization uses oral medication, sedation dentistry, just before a session, for completely painless and stress-free experience.