In a nutshell, dentures are the cheap, low-quality alternative to full-mouth dental implants provided by a New Teeth Now oral surgeon.
Many people recognize that dentures typically aren’t the best replacements for missing teeth. Dentures are notorious for slipping out of place, fitting poorly, and even causing mouth sores and gagging sensations. However, some of the alternatives aren’t much better. This is why people specifically look for high-end alternatives to dentures rather than just any substitute.
Here we’ll discuss some of the tooth replacement options besides dentures, starting with high-end alternatives like dental implants and why they deliver superior results.
Evaluating the Benefits of Denture Alternatives
Not all denture alternatives offer the same benefits, even when they’re in the “high-end” price range. That’s why it’s important to consider what you’re getting for the price instead of assuming that paying a lot will lead to the perfect choice. Dental implants are the true high-end alternative, which is why we specialize in perfecting them through the New Teeth Now procedure. Here are some of the benefits of high-end alternatives to dentures:
Functionality
Unlike bridges and dentures, dental implants function like natural teeth. They’re not designed purely for cosmetic improvement but to help you chew and maintain oral health without the inconveniences of dentures or temporary fixes. Among the many benefits that come with dental implants are fewer dietary restrictions. Our implant patients can enjoy anything they would be able to eat with natural teeth. Dentures cannot offer this!
Appearance
Although their primary purpose is to replace missing teeth, dental implants also provide a cosmetic benefit: They look much more realistic than dentures and are often mistaken for a natural smile. In fact, some patients may request that minor flaws be added to make their implants look more natural. Additionally, implants can help stop bone loss. As a result, they can prevent sunken or sagging facial features from becoming worse due to bone loss.
Compatibility
Dental implants are relatively easy on your existing teeth. They don’t put extra strain on surrounding natural teeth. They’re also easier to care for than dentures or other alternatives, as they require fewer trips to the dentist. Typically, implants need to be professionally cleaned only once or twice a year, just as natural teeth do.
Customization
Dental implants are also a fantastic option to fit the widest variety of oral health situations. They are the gold standard for tooth replacement and are great for patients who are missing one tooth or several, or who need the full-mouth implant we offer at New Teeth Now.
Longevity and Value
While dental implants are considered a high-end option, they are stronger and last much longer than dentures or other alternatives. This makes them a cost-effective option, as they typically last for a patient’s lifetime without requiring any sort of replacement or refitting.
Enhanced Quality of Life
With dental implants, patients experience higher confidence as they rediscover how to smile easily and freely again. Some have even attributed rejuvenated love lives to their dental implants!
What Are Some Other Alternatives to Dentures?
While not the highest-quality alternatives to dentures, there are other procedures that can help you maintain your smile before needing full extractions. These have benefits over dentures but lack the quality and lasting value of dental implants. You may hear about options such as:
- Overdentures – If you have teeth left, and they’re in the right places, they can be used to secure an overdenture. The benefit is that the appliance won’t slip around like a traditional denture; however, the natural teeth may fail prematurely because overdentures put a lot of excess strain on them, despite any crowning. As with bridges, the quality of the crowns used for the appliance and on the natural teeth can greatly affect the expense.
- Dental bridges – These devices can be used to replace one or a few teeth. They are supported by adjacent natural teeth, which must be crowned. The crowns for these teeth can sometimes be made of high-end materials that are cosmetically superior. Fancy crowns can make your bridge much more expensive than a bridge crafted from lower-quality options, but functionally, it will be no different. Another important consideration is that a dental bridge that does not have implant support requires the patient to sacrifice healthy surrounding teeth to support the bridge. This also will not protect the jaw from bone loss and can lead to unexpected complications.
What to Expect with High-End Alternatives to Dentures
Unlike dentures, bridges, and overdentures, implants don’t just sit above your gums. Instead, titanium posts are implanted in your jaw, and these support the visible crowns. This technique provides several benefits:
- Chewing forces are transmitted to your jawbone. This preserves the mass, shape, and strength of the bone. One benefit of this is that the problem of the fit changing is eliminated. You also won’t end up with the sunken chin and upper lip that often develops in long-term denture wearers.
- You won’t feel permanent implant dentures “sloshing around” in your mouth. Your speech will be crisp and clear. You’ll also be more comfortable.
- You have more choices. You can go with permanent implant crowns, which you care for much like real teeth but clean more like dentures. These options make it easy to keep your new teeth clean, even if you have dexterity challenges.
- Once your implants have healed, your dental replacement will be almost fuss-free. Other than cleaning, implants require very little maintenance. There’s no relining and refitting, and implants don’t move unless you want to move them. If you get the permanent kind, they won’t move at all – they’ll be cemented to their posts, much like a regular crown is cemented to its tooth.
- Implant crowns look natural. None of the implant hardware is visible once the installation is complete. What you’ll see in the mirror is a row (or two rows, if you have both arches done) of disease-free, natural-looking teeth. You can even get perfect-looking teeth if you want to, but most people go for a realistic look so it isn’t obvious to others that work was done.
Dental Implants Are an Investment
Implants are the largest investment for tooth replacement, making them high-end by definition. These denture alternatives require surgical procedures, meaning you need a skilled oral surgeon for the best results. However, they bring many extra benefits compared to dentures, bridges, and even overdentures.
The biggest advantage is that if you haven’t had extractions yet, then you can have any problem teeth pulled while under general anesthesia. For dentures, patients normally are awake during any necessary extractions, which can be a very uncomfortable experience.
In addition, dental implants preserve your jawbone integrity. Only implants can preserve your jaw and avoid a sunken appearance associated with toothlessness.
The Best Alternative for Full-Mouth Teeth Replacement
A dental implant is the ideal solution, no matter how many teeth need replacement. However, implants are especially beneficial for patients who have few viable teeth remaining in their dental arch. In many cases, it just makes sense to remove the remaining natural teeth to make way for a beautiful, new set of implants. Patients who need extractions as part of their full-mouth dental implant procedure benefit from the use of general anesthesia when they turn to the highly qualified oral surgeons at New Teeth Now.
Former Denture Wearers Are Thrilled with New Teeth Now
Our patients who used to wear dentures share with us all the time that they are happier with New Teeth Now. After being freed from the discomfort and hassle of dentures, they are overjoyed. Now, they no longer deal with ineffective denture adhesives, poor fit, or new bone loss. Instead, they have a set of replacement teeth that are the closest thing to natural teeth available!
Set Up a Consultation for Dental Implants
Here at New Teeth Now, we specialize in improving the lives of patients who are sick and tired of wearing dentures. We can handle routine and challenging cases, and our surgeons have the expertise to offer implant solutions to patients who have been turned away by other specialists. Call us today to request your treatment plan!
