Have you ever
wondered what the difference between implants, dentures, and bridges are? This
article answers your questions.
What’s
the first physical feature you notice when you first meet someone? Perhaps you
would guess that it’s their clothing, hairstyle, eyes, or even their physique.
However, think about the last time a friend or family member got a new haircut
and you didn't even notice until he or she mentioned it to you. And recall the
last time you tried to locate a friend in a crowd, but you forgot what color
shirt she was wearing (and whether it was long-sleeved or short-sleeved). Eyewitnesses
of crimes may even fail to remember the hair color of the perpetrator, as well
as body build and approximate height! Few people actually look at another
person’s eyes, and many don’t know whether their best friend has brown or blue
eyes.
One thing
that people always notice and never forget is a person’s teeth. If you have a
missing tooth, yellowing tooth, a noticeably false tooth, or a gold or silver
tooth, this will stand out in a person’s mind as being your most prominent
physical feature, even if the other person only saw your teeth for half a
second. That’s how important the appearance of the teeth are. And that’s
why the way your teeth look can affect every aspect of your social life, from
the personal to the professional.
If you
are missing one or more teeth, a general dentist may recommend getting dentures
or a bridge (or both). These are like snap-on teeth. You must remove them after
eating or drinking anything other than water, and you’ll need to soak them in
denture cleaner every day to prevent odors and bacterial buildup. They’re much
cheaper than implants, but the problem is that they must be replaced every few
years. This can add up and eventually be more expensive than dental implants in
the long run. Another problem with dentures in Colorado Springs is that they don’t protect the
surrounding teeth, gum tissue, and bone tissue in the jaw. After many years of
wearing dentures, you have a higher risk of developing gum disease and losing
more teeth. In addition, you are almost guaranteed osteoporosis of the jaw,
which can result in a sunken-in facial appearance.
Dental implants in Colorado
Springs, on
the other hand, have many advantages. They are permanent, and they don’t need
to be removed for cleaning. You clean them just like you clean your natural
teeth. Also, they protect the surrounding teeth and gum tissue, preventing gum
disease and further tooth loss. They will also make your jawbone stronger,
protecting you from osteoporosis of the jawline and the facial deformities that
can occur from such. Dental implants in Colorado
Springs do
require surgical placement in the jaw, but this is only a minor surgery which
is done under conscious sedation and local anesthesia. Therefore, the risks are
minimal and almost anyone is a good candidate for the procedure.