Imagine biting into a crisp, juicy apple and pulling away, only to find that your teeth came out of your mouth along with the fruit. This sight is actually quite common for those with dentures, as any hard, tough, or sticky foods can easily dislodge their prosthetic. Traditional dentures are notorious for coming loose in your mouth, creating dietary difficulties. In many cases, patients may even have to alter their diets, sticking to soft foods and missing out on important nutrients! Fortunately, by adding dental implants, we stabilize your denture and restore your bite! At Riviera Dental Care in Foley, AL, we provide snap-in dentures that offer a perfect blend of stability and convenience for patients like you.
Why Do Dentures Loosen Over Time?
Traditional dentures have the typical gum base that’s often associated with dentures. This base rests directly on your gums and jawbone for support, and uses suction to keep the upper denture in place. However, your jaw is a poor choice for a denture foundation, as tooth loss has a direct effect on its shape and density.
After losing teeth, your jaw begins to shrink over time, losing mass and volume. The gradual loss of bone may cause issues with:
- Changing face shape: As your jawbone shrinks, the shape of your face will gradually change. Your bone will shrink inwards and downwards, affecting the appearance of your chin and overall facial structure.
- Wrinkling skin: The skin around your mouth relies on your jaw to fill it out. Without bone structure, your skin may wrinkle or sag, making you appear older than you are.
- Loosening dentures: Because traditional dentures rely on your jaw for support, they begin to shift and slide in your mouth as your bone shrinks. Loose dentures make chewing and speaking more difficult, and even cause denture sores to appear on your gum tissue.
Fortunately, dental implants help prevent bone resorption by promoting jawbone health and vitality! These titanium screws provide important stimulation to the bone, keeping your jaw healthy and full.
The Stability of Snap-In Dentures
Using mini dental implants, we secure denture restorations in your mouth. These small titanium posts anchor your prosthetic in place, keeping your bone healthy and your smile functioning. This incredible strength is due to the biocompatibility of titanium, which allows the metal to bond with your bone. Over time, your jaw will integrate with the titanium material, stabilizing the implant in your jawbone.
With the unwavering stability implants provide, you can speak and eat without hesitation!
Snap-in dentures are a particular type of implant denture we offer here at Riviera Dental Care. This prosthetic requires 4 to 8 mini implants that we strategically place around your jaw. Then, after the stabilization process, we attach your restoration on top to secure it in place.
The Convenience of Snap-In Dentures
However, despite their stability, snap-in dentures are fully removable. This versatility allows patients to easily clean their gums and dentures without sacrificing the stability of their smile.
To remove a snap-in denture, simply push up at the front of the bottom arch or push down at the back ends of the upper restoration. Push carefully until your prosthetic “snaps” off your implants, allowing you to remove it with little trouble.
In general, we recommend removing your dentures after eating and before bed, as your prosthetic and gums require routine care. Gently rinse off your denture after eating, and leave your prosthetic in a safe denture solution overnight.
For gum and implant care, gently brush your gums and around your implants with a soft-bristle brush and a water flosser. Then, to snap it back in, gently press until your prosthetic “snaps” onto your implants.
Transforming Your Smile Into Snap-In Dentures
In some cases, if your traditional denture is in good condition, we may be able to transform it into a snap-in denture! By placing mini implants around your jaw and creating a housing in your denture base, we eliminate the need for denture fabrication, securing your smile in just one appointment.
Secure Your Smile With Mini Dental Implants in Foley, AL
Traditional dentures leave a lot to be desired when it comes to stability. Thankfully, Riviera Dental Care can secure your smile with mini dental implants! By adding implants to your denture, we provide you with a stable bite. Snap-in dentures are also removable, making them easy to clean and maintain!
Book a free implant consultation at Riviera Dental Care today to begin your journey to a secure smile.
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