Floating Dentures Causing Discomfort? Discover How Dental Implants Can Anchor Your Smile

Picture yourself on a boat adrift in the vast, open sea. There’s no anchor in sight, and the vessel sways unpredictably with every passing wave. You grasp the rail, trying to steady yourself, but the uncertainty keeps you on edge, never allowing you to fully relax. Now, imagine that floating vessel is your dentures—constantly shifting, never securely in place. Each bite you take and every word you speak feels like a struggle to regain control, as if you’re fighting against the relentless push and pull of the tide. The sense of unease is always there, a reminder that your dentures are more of a hindrance than a help.

But don’t fret. Just like an anchor that grounds a ship, there are solutions designed to secure your dentures, giving you the stability you deserve. With the right approach, we can help you reclaim the confidence to eat, speak, and live without the fear of slipping back into that unsettling drift.

Why Are My Dentures Loose?

Conventional dentures have long been a solution to tooth loss, helping people regain their smiles. However, they come with their own challenges—one of the most common being that dentures can become loose over time. While dentures restore the appearance of teeth, they don’t address the changes occurring beneath the surface in the jawbone.

Our teeth do more than just help us chew and smile. They also play a crucial role in keeping our jawbone healthy. When we bite or chew, our teeth send signals to the body, indicating that the bone is needed. In response, the body works to maintain and rebuild the bone. This process, called bone remodeling, involves breaking down old bone and forming new bone. But when teeth are lost, the jawbone starts breaking down faster than the body can rebuild it, leading to bone loss, a process known as atrophy.

Conventional dentures sit on the gums and help restore the look of your smile. However, they don’t stimulate the jawbone like natural teeth. In fact, the pressure they apply to the gum surface can speed up bone loss. Without the natural stimulation from teeth, the jawbone deteriorates over time, causing dentures to become loose and less stable. As bone loss progresses, dentures that once felt secure may start to shift, causing discomfort and making it harder to eat and speak. Conventional dentures rely on adhesives or suction, but their fit becomes increasingly unstable as the jawbone changes shape. Frequent adjustments and relining become necessary, adding frustration to a challenging situation.

Dental Implants: Your Solution To Floating Dentures

At Carolina Dental Arts, we provide a more reliable and comfortable solution: implant dentures. We place titanium dental implants directly into your jawbone, ensuring a stable foundation. Then, we securely attach the dentures to these implants, eliminating the risk of slipping and discomfort. You no longer need to worry about your dentures shifting or causing painful sores. Placing implants in your jawbone also helps preserve its structure, maintaining your facial appearance and preventing further bone loss. With implant dentures, you’ll enjoy improved chewing, clearer speech, and the freedom to live without messy adhesives. It’s a natural-feeling solution that offers lasting stability far beyond what conventional dentures can provide.

Mini Implants and Traditional Implants: Secure Your Floating Dentures

Our practice offers different implant options to support your dentures, allowing us to tailor the treatment to your needs. Traditional dental implants are one of these options. These implants consist of a titanium post that we place directly into your jawbone and an abutment that serves as a connector for your dentures. This method provides strong and reliable support but may not be the best fit for everyone.

If you’ve been dealing with floating dentures, it’s likely due to some bone loss. In such cases, traditional implants often require bone grafting to provide sufficient support. However, mini dental implants offer a less intrusive solution if you want to avoid more invasive procedures. We can place these slimmer alternatives using a minimally invasive technique, and they typically don’t require bone grafting. As a result, they’re an excellent choice for stabilizing your dentures without the need for additional surgery.

Secure Your Smile With Confidence

It’s time to stop drifting and start living with the confidence you deserve. At Carolina Dental Arts, we offer mini dental implants that securely anchor your dentures, eliminating the hassle of slipping and discomfort. With three convenient locations in Raleigh, Durham, and Goldsboro, expert care is always within reach. The sea may be unpredictable, but your smile doesn’t have to be. Schedule your free implant consultation!

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