Dentures vs Dental Implants, Learn the Differences from Our Dentist in Coral Springs.
Replacing Your Dentures? You Have Options at Our Coral Springs Dental Office.
If you had dentures years ago and are now noticing discomfort, it may be time to replace them. Whether it is a full set or partial, our Coral Springs dentist can help. We have options that we can discuss such as instead of replacing the dentures, you may decide that dental implants are what you want. When you consult with our dentist, we will go over all of the possible options with you. After an examination, we can move forward with what would benefit your overall oral health as well as what is affordable to you.
Dentures vs Dental Implants, Learn the Differences from Our Dentist in Coral Springs.
To replace dentures, you will need to consider the time factor. Dentures will take several weeks to become ready and you will need to schedule numerous appointments in our dental office in Coral Springs. The steps in creating a new set of dentures are, first, the dentist will make sets of impressions of your jaw and will also need to measure the top and bottom jaw to determine the space between them. Next, models will be created in the exact shape and position needed. You will need to test this model to check for a good fit and accuracy. Then, the cast of the denture will be made after fitting the model perfectly. If any adjustments are needed, our dentist will then send the set back to the lab to fix.
Now if it is only a partial denture that you need, partial dentures are needed when you have one or several missing teeth. Fixed partial dentures are made to attach to the jaw with an artificial dental crown or they can be made to fit on the gum tissue. Removable dentures can be taken out and are used to fill in spaces where there is not a tooth, they also prevent the surrounding teeth from shifting, causing even more problems.
When you get dentures, you will most likely experience a time of adjustment. Many people need to get used to the feeling in their mouth and may have a bit of a difficult time chewing and even speaking naturally. If you have never had dentures before, your gums and cheek muscles will need to strengthen in order to keep them in place. You will also need to learn how to insert and remove them. Some people will experience irritation or soreness. Don’t worry, these issues will go away soon. If not, you will need to speak to your Coral Springs dentist to see if other adjustments will be beneficial. It is recommended that until you get used to chewing with the dentures, that you eat soft foods until you become used to eating with them.
There are alternatives to dentures which we can also go over. There are dental implants or porcelain veneers. It will depend on the damage of the existing tooth or teeth to determine which will benefit you. Dental implants will feel like your own natural teeth, improve your speech, make eating easier, are both durable and convenient and won’t negatively affect the surrounding teeth. With dental implants, you treat them as natural teeth and they will not require any special treatment. Also, they are a permanent solution. The process of dental implants is first an exam, then a post will be placed into the bone socket of the missing tooth. When the jawbone heals, it will grow around the post which makes it securely stay in the jaw. Next, the connector post will be attached to the implanted post for the tooth to be secured to. A crown will then be placed on the connector post.
Porcelain veneers cover the natural tooth, so if you still have a healthy tooth in place, this is an option to consider. Veneers approve the appearance of discolored natural teeth, chipped or cracked teeth or teeth with gaps in between each other. Once it is determined that veneers are what you want, then our Coral Springs dentist will take off a very small amount of enamel from your natural tooth. We will then make an impression of your tooth to send to the lab for a veneer to be created. Once it is determined that the veneer is the correct shape and color, it will then be cemented to your natural tooth.
Yes, You Can Afford Teeth Replacement at Our Coral Springs Dental Office.
Depending on your dental insurance and how much you can afford, your options may change. Usually, dentures are mostly covered by dental insurance, but dentures have drawbacks. Veneers and dental implants are not typically covered by insurance and the cost will be out of pocket. Whichever option you decide on, our knowledgeable office staff will help you with the insurance paperwork to make sure you are getting the most of your benefits. We also take most major credit cards and offer Care Credit® which is a form of credit for your dental needs. If it is determined that more extensive dental work is needed, then we can discuss financial arrangements with you as well. Contact us today to schedule an appointment! We care about our patients and use only high-tech equipment in order to minimize pain. Our services include teeth cleaning and prevention, cosmetic dentistry, restorations, periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, and laser dentistry. To contact our Coral Springs dental office, click here for more information.
