Over time, many dental patients find that their dentures don’t fit as snugly as they did when first installed. This is because your dentures are constructed so as to fit firmly over the jawbone structure, and that tends to keep them in place. After a period of time goes by, it’s possible that a patient will experience additional tooth loss, and that changes how the dentures will fit within the mouth. This can cause looseness which impacts speaking, eating, and general comfort levels. Denture stabilization is a process which helps to fix your dentures firmly in place, so there is no slippage whatsoever.
The procedure involves inserting somewhere between two and six mini-implants, which are surgically emplaced within the jawbone. Then it becomes necessary to wait for several months, so that these implants can actually fuse and become part of your jawbone. Once this happens, it will be possible to retrofit your dentures so that they can be snapped into place over these implants. You will then enjoy all the benefits that come from having very stable dentures which do not slip or slide around in your mouth.
There are some additional benefits you will realize when having the denture stabilization process performed on your mouth. There will be virtually no pinching or pain when eating, and there will be no irritation to the gums, tongue, or cheeks. There won’t be any embarrassing noises which occur when you’re speaking or eating, because the dentures are much more secure. You will also feel much more confident about yourself, and more than likely, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life after having undergone the procedure.
We’ll be glad to answer any questions you may have about denture stabilization, or to set you up with an initial consultation. Contact us at Ammons Dental by Design and take the first step toward better oral health, and a more winning smile.
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