Living with floating dentures can feel like navigating a world where the ground beneath you is never quite stable. It’s like walking on a surface that shifts and slides with each step, making it difficult to trust your footing. Enjoying a meal, engaging in conversation, or sharing a laugh becomes challenging when there’s the constant worry that your teeth might shift unexpectedly. Even the simplest activities can turn into sources of stress and unease when you’re never fully confident in your smile. The impact goes beyond physical discomfort; it also takes an emotional toll. The unpredictability of floating dentures can erode your confidence, making you hesitant to fully engage in the moments that matter most. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
With mini dental implants, you can regain the stability and comfort that floating dentures have taken away. This approach goes beyond simply addressing a dental issue—it’s focused on restoring your peace of mind and allowing you to live without fear of losing your footing.
What Are Floating Dentures?
Floating dentures move or slip out of place, often causing discomfort and potential oral health issues. This problem is common with traditional dentures, which depend on the shape of the jawbone to fit properly. As time passes, the jawbone changes shape due to bone loss, leading to loose dentures that “float” in the mouth.
So, why does this happen? When teeth are missing, the jawbone stops receiving stimulation from everyday activities like chewing. Without this natural activity, the bone gradually shrinks and weakens. As the jawbone becomes thinner and shorter, dentures lose their snug fit, making them more prone to slipping and shifting. This bone loss also changes the shape of your face, leading to a sunken look, often called “denture face.”
This change can make a person appear older because the facial structure loses its natural support. The cheeks may look hollow, and the lips can start to thin and turn inward. The overall facial profile can appear more drawn and saggy, giving an aged, tired appearance. Without the underlying bone structure to support them, the soft tissues of the face begin to sag, resulting in deeper wrinkles around the mouth and a less defined jawline.
Dental Implants: Your Solution To Floating Dentures
When your dentures become loose, you can bring them to our office for relining. We’ll reshape the underside to fit more snugly against your gums. By adjusting the base, we’ll ensure your dentures sit securely and comfortably in your mouth.
However, it is important to note that as your jawbone changes, your dentures will become loose again. You will need to have them relined repeatedly, which can become costly.
Dental implants offer a great alternative for securing dentures and improving comfort. We can anchor your dentures onto dental implants, providing a much more secure fit. Unlike traditional dentures that sit on your gums and rely on suction or adhesives, small titanium posts firmly hold implant dentures in place.
We place these implants directly into your jawbone, where they act like artificial tooth roots. This system creates a stable foundation for your dentures, giving you better stability and comfort than conventional dentures ever could.
Mini Dental Implants and Traditional Implants: Understanding Your Options
If you’re considering upgrading from loose dentures, mini dental implants are likely your best option. While traditional implants are effective, they may require additional procedures if you’ve experienced significant bone loss. For instance, opting for conventional implants might mean undergoing bone grafting to rebuild the jawbone, ensuring a strong foundation. This process involves adding bone tissue to the weakened area, and it can take several months to heal before implants can be placed.
Mini dental implants offer a unique solution that sets them apart from conventional implants. These implants are much smaller, nearly half the size of traditional ones. Because of their slender design, we can often place mini dental implants using a minimally invasive technique without needing bone grafting. Once inserted into the jaw, they provide immediate stability, allowing eligible patients to walk into our office and leave the same day with a secure, confident smile.
Take Control of Your Smile: Explore Mini Dental Implants
Ready to leave the uncertainty of floating dentures behind? Step into our office with concerns and walk out with a smile that’s not only secure but also full of confidence. With mini dental implants, you can reclaim the stability and comfort that traditional dentures have taken away. Don’t let another day pass feeling unsure—take the first step toward a stable, worry-free smile. Schedule your free consultation today and discover how easy it can be to transform your life with mini dental implants.
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