Dental Dentures vs Implants: Which Should You Chews?
Having gaps in your smile can severely knock your confidence. Failing to replace tooth loss can also have several oral health consequences as exposed gums are vulnerable to infections and gum disease. Missing teeth can also shift the structure of your jaw, potentially causing more tooth loss and creating problems with eating and talking.
Losing teeth is more common than you think. A recent survey found that almost three-quarters of Brits don’t have a full set of natural teeth and 6% have none left at all(1).
Dentures and implants are common tooth replacement treatments with varying benefits. But which option is best for you?
Dental Dentures vs Implants
Dentures
Dentures(2) are false teeth made from acrylic, nylon, or metal. A plate is moulded to the shape of your mouth and clips onto your natural teeth with a metal clasp. The false tooth or fake tooth is then attached to it. A complete denture replaces a full set of teeth whereas a partial denture replaces just a few missing teeth.
What are the benefits?
If you’ve been living with gapped teeth because you don’t have the budget for a permanent replacement, dentures are ideal as they’re available on the NHS as a band three treatment. Affordable treatment is even more beneficial if several or all of your teeth need replacing.
Dentures also don’t take too long to produce so you can fix your smile within weeks.
Due to the modern advancements of dentistry, dentures are now very natural looking. The dentist practice, Churchfield Dental, provides a bespoke denture service with a wide range of natural, gender-specific tooth shapes and shades. This ensures the false teeth will seamlessly match your regular teeth and hugely boost your confidence.
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