It’s difficult to accept the fact that one’s natural teeth can no longer be repaired. At that point, decisions must be made about alternatives. While dentures may be fine for some, others are not so sure. They want to know more about their options. Choosing to talk with one of the Dentologem dentists about the idea of dental implants is a good start. Here are some of the reasons why people want to know more before they make a decision.

What Others Tell Them About Dentures

For many, the idea of dentures is unacceptable for one reason: what they’ve heard from other people. It could be someone from work, a neighbor, a friend, or a relative. It seems as if everyone knows at least one person who has dentures, and has a story to tell.  

Most of what you’ve heard isn’t particularly appealing. There are stories about denture plates slipping at the worst possible time, dropping plates and leading to damage, or just the fact that they never quite seem to fit. Given what you’ve heard, it’s no surprise that you would wonder if implants are any better.

Concerns About Retaining a Natural Look

One issue that more than one person has mentioned is the way the dentures look. It’s true that some dentures do look like the teeth they replace. Others seem to be a little too bright, too perfect, or possibly slightly off scale. Whatever the problem, it’s easy for others to tell that dentures are present rather than natural teeth.

This leads you to wonder if implants would be any better. Those who have implants are likely to indicate the scale, spacing, shape, and other elements of the crowns on those implants do look like the real thing. In fact, only those who know you have implants are likely to be aware of any difference at all, other than your smile looks better than it has in years.

Hoping for Solutions That Keep Oral Care Simple

What you’ve heard about caring for dentures doesn’t exactly fill you with anticipation. The soaking overnight, then the brushing before you can put them in doesn’t see like much fun. You also wonder what would happen if you did drop a denture plate; how would you get by while it’s repaired, and how long does a repair usually take?

What you will learn about the care of dental implants is that the process is much like what you are already used to doing. Implants stay in place, so you brush them just as you would real teeth. You can also use mouthwash to cleanse the mouth any time that you like. There’s even dental floss that’s designed for use with implants. That all sounds like a typical oral hygiene routine that won’t be difficult to follow.

Something Comfortable

There’s also the matter of finding a solution that feels comfortable. Dentures rest on the gums and are held in place with adhesives. Even so, there are those who report that the denture plates rub against the gums and cause irritation. Others note that even with the adhesive, there is some sensation of shifting when they chew. None of that sounds good to you.  

Implants fit into the gums in the same manner as real tooth roots. Once in place, they receive a cap or crown shaped like an actual tooth. They don’t shift, and they don’t rub against the gums. While you may need a little time to adjust to the presence of the implants, they soon will be just as comfortable as your real teeth were once upon a time.

And a Solution That Lasts More Than a Few Years

Unlike sets of dentures that have to be replaced every seven to ten years, implants are intended to last a lifetime. There is the possibility of needing to replace the crowns after they sustain years of wear and tear. Even then, you are looking at up to fifteen years before there’s the need to replace any crowns. That’s certainly good to know.

The decision is yours: will you go with dentures or implants? Talk with a dental professional about your concerns and get facts both options. Once you have the information in front of you, it will be easy to make the right choice.