Most people think that losing teeth as an adult is part of aging. However, missing teeth can cause serious health issues if not addressed by your dentist. In Alpharetta, we work with you to help you understand all the options. For many of our patients, choosing dentures or dental implants is a decision that helps them to protect their overall health. The hardest part is simply choosing which is better for their life.
Pros and Cons of Dentures
Restorative dentistry is far more advanced now than it used to be. Today’s dentures are not as uncomfortable or “fake” in appearance as they used to be. In fact, dentures can be created to look just like your original teeth, and there are many types of dentures available. This ensures a better fit and more comfort for you.
However, dentures are still not as strong as natural teeth. They can be damaged, and will most likely wear down over the years. It is very likely that you will need to replace dentures at least once or twice, and you may not like the inconvenience of taking the dentures out to clean them.
Pros and Cons of Dental Implants
When choosing dentures or dental implants, many patients hear that dental implants are permanent fixtures and are already sold. It is true that dental implants stay in the mouth permanently, with no need to remove to clean. These are designed to look, feel, and work just like your natural tooth, and you may even forget it is in there at times.
However, dental implants are not always perfect. They do require a surgical procedure, performed by your experienced dentists here in Alpharetta. They do require more healing time, and they are not as fast as dentures. It may be several weeks or months before you have your final implant.
Choose Dentures or Dental Implants Easily Today
In many cases, dental implants may not even be a valid option, making dentures the only logical choice. If you are having a hard time deciding which path you might be interested in, please contact our Alpharetta office. We can help make choosing dentures or dental implants easy and painless. Our office can be reached during business hours at 678-624-0370, or you can get in touch with us online.