According to recent statistics, 69% of adults over the age of 35 have lost at least one permanent tooth. Do you have one or more , Dr. Amanda Foust, provides a safe and natural looking method of restoring your smile. Dental implant-retained dentures can return your smile to optimal appearance and full function. In today’s blog, Dr. Foust discusses the advantages of dental implant-retained dentures.
Importance of Replacing Missing Teeth
What happens when we lose a tooth? First, the body responds by suspending the flow of crucial nutrients to the surrounding jawbone. Starved of essential doses of calcium and phosphorus, the jawbone begins to degrade. The loss of jawbone dentistry increases the risk of further tooth loss. In addition, bone loss also affects your facial structure and appearance. Patients who don’t seek the dental care necessary to restore their smiles often develop jowls, sunken cheeks, and even a ptotic, or witch’s, chin. In addition, your remaining natural teeth may drift toward the empty sockets, leading to misalignment that may make chewing, and even speaking, difficult.
Dental Implant-Retained Dentures
Dental implants help prevent bone loss. Implants are constructed from biocompatible materials; as a result, the body accepts implants as natural teeth. The body resumes the flow of nutrients, halting the degradation of bone tissue. The bone tissue will bond with the implants, anchoring them into place. Dr. Foust can use dental implants to help secure partial dentures or even a full set of permanent dentures. Patients no longer need to endure sticky adhesives or worry about embarrassing slippage. Your smile will be gorgeous and whole.
Schedule an Appointment with Your Ankeny Cosmetic Dentist
Do you have one or more missing teeth? Interested in restoring your smile with our innovative implant dentures? Then talk to your Ankeny cosmetic dentist, Dr. Foust. Dental implant-retained dentures can restore your smile to full function and appearance. Contact Dental Impressions today by calling (515) 965-0230 to make an appointment with your cosmetic dentist. Located in the 50021 area, we proudly serve patients from Ankeny, Polk City, Bondurant, Elkhart, Alleman, and all surrounding communities.
