Dentures Vs Dental Implants - The Right Choice For You
If you have unhealthy or missing teeth, you may be considering dentures or dental implants and wondering which makes more sense for you. How important is it to replace missing or failing teeth, and which option is best?
Why replacing missing teeth matters
Many people manage for a while with gaps, or with cracked or decayed teeth. But leaving them untreated can cause problems for your mouth and general health over time.
Even one missing or decayed tooth can leave the surrounding gums and teeth open to trapped food and bacteria, and neighbouring teeth may drift or tip into the gap. Over time this can affect your bite and make other teeth more likely to decay or be lost.
Living with unhealthy or missing teeth can lead to:
- Changes to your bite, and gradual shrinkage of the jawbone, which can affect your speech and facial shape.
- Loss of confidence when smiling, speaking or eating with others.
- Difficulty chewing some foods, which can make a balanced diet harder.
- A higher risk of gum disease, which has been linked with general health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.
Rather than just getting by, it’s worth talking to your dentist about replacing missing or failing teeth with dentures or dental implants.
So, are dentures or dental implants better for you?
Dentures are removable. A partial denture fills the gaps between your remaining natural teeth, while a full (complete) denture replaces all of the teeth in the upper or lower jaw. Dental implants can replace a single tooth, several teeth or a full arch. An implant is fixed into the jawbone and topped with a crown, bridge or denture made to match your natural teeth.
Both dentures and implants help protect your mouth from the problems caused by missing teeth. Dentures are generally less expensive, but they rely on your gums or remaining teeth for support, so they can sometimes move or slip.
Implants cost more upfront, but offer several advantages:
- They are fixed, so they don’t slip or move, which can boost your confidence when speaking and eating.
- They don’t rely on the neighbouring teeth for support, and because they are anchored in the jawbone they help preserve jawbone.
- They tend to last longer, which can save time and money on future maintenance compared with dentures.
Implants aren’t suitable for everyone, and a well-made denture — or a denture held in place by implants — can be an excellent choice. The important thing is to find the treatment that is right for you, and we’ll talk you through the options honestly.
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I've had several treatments at The Dentist, Implants, Veneers, Emergency Centre, including wisdom tooth extraction, crowns, and fillings, and I couldn't be more pleased with the care I've received. The team is professional, caring, and ensures every visit is as comfortable as possible. The dentist took great care to make sure I …
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I've had several treatments at The Dentist, Implants, Veneers, Emergency Centre, including wisdom tooth extraction, crowns, and fillings, and I couldn't be more pleased with the care I've received. The team is professional, caring, and ensures every visit is as comfortable as possible. The dentist took great care to make sure I felt at ease during each procedure, and the results have always been excellent. Whether it's routine dental work or something more complex, I highly recommend trying this place. They truly go above and beyond to provide exceptional service
I was up in Birmingham doing a course I had an accident and nocked my front tooth out and the other two was really wobbly, so I phoned up and went the staff was A1 I couldn't fault them as dentist scare me 🙄 he told me what he needed to do and extracted the two teeth he explained everything and what I needed to do he then gave m…
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I was up in Birmingham doing a course I had an accident and nocked my front tooth out and the other two was really wobbly, so I phoned up and went the staff was A1 I couldn't fault them as dentist scare me 🙄 he told me what he needed to do and extracted the two teeth he explained everything and what I needed to do he then gave me antibiotics and I left then a week later one of there staff phoned me up to see if I was OK which I find really nice it is a shame there only private but I can not fault them what so ever thank you so much for your help not much pain swelling gone down know just waiting for my dentist to see what's my next step on the denture side
Cannot fault this dentist. Rikki and Ana made me feel at ease, explained all of the options and are super nice people. They helped me cure my gum disease quickly, and then continued with pain free dental implants which has given me back my confidence. No long waiting for appointments and communication from them is excellent and …
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Cannot fault this dentist. Rikki and Ana made me feel at ease, explained all of the options and are super nice people. They helped me cure my gum disease quickly, and then continued with pain free dental implants which has given me back my confidence. No long waiting for appointments and communication from them is excellent and professional. They also offer a great teeth whitening service. I seriously can't stop smiling, I am so happy with my treatment and would highly recommend the Dentist to anyone and in particular to nervous patients like myself.
Thank you Rikki and Ana, you 100% met my expectations :)
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