If the idea of grinding down adjacent teeth to make a traditional bridge sounds terrible to you, you do have other choices. Implants are the best way to replace a single missing tooth or multiple missing teeth. Modern techniques make this process very predictable for long lasting results with regular maintenance.
For those who have lost many teeth, a technique called All-On-X may be suitable for you to restore the confident smile and chewing function you had not so long ago.
Years ago, the transition to dentures was usually the final outcome of gum disease or tooth decay whether it was a partial denture or a full denture. This loose fit of simply allowing the denture to sit on tissue or grab on to remaining teeth still resulted in biting/chewing efficiency of 15 to 20 percent of what patients had when they had all their natural teeth.
People in this situation found they are no longer able to enjoy all the foods they previously enjoyed. Today, dentures are just the starting point to many options. There are many options to securing the denture in place so you can chew again. These include implant supported dentures, Screw Retained Dentures, and All-ON-X.
We can help find a solution for you. Please contact our office for more information.
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My old denture moved a lot and I wasn't able to chew hard on it or it would tip and hurt. I am so glad I found The Perfect Smile as I can eat anything I want again. Best decision I've ever made!