If you’ve lost all of your teeth on one or both dental
ridges, then chances are that you now rely on a complete denture to restore
your mouth’s ability to function (as well as your smile’s pleasing appearance).
Made from an entire row of lifelike replacement teeth situated on a comfortable
plastic base, dentures have long been the go-to solution for patients who’ve
lost most or all of their teeth on the upper and/or lower dental ridges. Grand
Prairie dentist, Dr. Quinn Smith, often advises patients who need dentures,
or any form of replacement teeth, to support their prosthesis on one or more
dental implants. As prosthetic teeth roots, implants help provide unmatched support
for your new teeth, and help eliminate the common and often-frustrating problem
of loose dentures.
Why Dentures Lose Their Grip
As you bite, chew, speak, and smile with your custom-made
dentures, they may exhibit wear and tear over the years. However, when dentures that were once
designed to fit snugly begin to lose their grip, the problem lies with your
jawbone, which begins to shrink as soon as teeth are lost. The roots of healthy
teeth facilitate a healthy jawbone by inviting an ample supply of nutrients to it
when stimulated by biting and chewing. When a tooth is lost, the bone around
its socket is resorbed, and your body redirects the minerals and nutrients intended for
that tooth to other areas of the body. Left unchecked, the nutrient deficiency
and bone resorption can lead to jawbone degradation, which will cause your
dentures to seem too large for your mouth.
The Advantages of Dental Implants
Dental implants are small root
devices that are crafted from biocompatible titanium and surgically inserted
into the jawbone, where missing teeth should be. Through a process known as
osseointegration, your jawbone will fuse to the implants and create a sturdy
foundation that mimics your natural teeth roots. After the healing process
(typically about 4-6 months), Dr. Smith can expertly attach your
custom-designed denture to the series of implants. The prosthetic roots will give
your replacement teeth a foundation as secure as your healthy teeth, as well as
restore the stimulation that helps keep your jawbone strong.
About Your Grand Prairie Dentist:
Dr. Quinn Smith is a well-respected and highly experienced
dentist in Grand Prairie, TX. He takes a patient-first approach that starts
from the moment patients enter our Park Tree Dental office, and he
offers a three-year guarantee on all dental work that he performs. Whether
you’re a new or returning patient, you can schedule a consultation or your next
appointment with Dr. Smith by contacting
us at (972) 262-5111.
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