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What would life be like if you could enjoy all your favorite foods again? How about talking and smiling without feeling self-conscious? When you’re missing multiple teeth it greatly affects your quality of life and it never leaves your mind. Did you know that it also takes a toll on your overall health and well being? When you’re unable to chew properly, it affects your digestion and health. If you’re considering replacement options for your teeth, we’d like to share the benefits of All-on-4 dental implants in Bedford with you.
In the past, dentures have been the only replacement option for patients who’ve lost most or all of their teeth. Dentures are acrylic plates that fit in your mouth that have prosthetic teeth attached, which are designed to complete your smile. They utilize suction to your jawbone to stay in place, which actually causes more bone loss or resorption over time. Dentures also have a learning curve when you first start talking and eating with them, and it takes some time to get used to them.
All-on-4 dental implants have revolutionized the way that patients wear dentures. Using four strategically placed dental implants, a denture is custom-fitted into the implants, which creates a stable and secure foundation for the implant-supported denture. The dental implants secure the denture so there’s no movement or slippage when you talk, eat, or smile.
Dental implants are surgically placed into your jawbone and their job is two-fold. While the implants provide a secure foundation for your denture, they also help to keep your jawbone healthy and stimulated. When you’re missing your teeth and roots, your jawbone will begin to deteriorate or lose density over time. This is what creates the sunken or sagging appearance of your face.
Dental implants take the place of your natural root and help to preserve your jawbone, whereas wearing a traditional denture actually progresses bone loss more quickly. All-on-4 implant-supported dentures are also less expensive than replacing each tooth with an implant, making it a more accessible treatment plan for patients.
At Maegan Elam, DDS & Associates, Dr. Maegan Elam specializes in restoring patients’ smiles through implant dentistry and other advanced treatments. If you’ve struggled with missing or damaged teeth, our doctors understand how it frustrating the situation can be. Our team will create a plan to help restore function and beauty to your smile and help you reclaim your oral health.
If you’ve considered dental implants in Bedford, contact our office today to learn more about how we can help you.