When you have lost most of your natural teeth, or all of them, that doesn’t mean removable dentures are your only option. We could offer hybrid dentures to secure replacement teeth that look and function like natural ones. In today’s blog, your Shrewsbury, MA, dentist talks about how we support a new smile with dental implants.
The Causes of Advanced Tooth Loss
What causes our smiles to lose so many of our natural teeth? For some, teeth could be lost due to injuries to the face or jaw, or as a result of tooth decay or infection. The most common cause of adult tooth loss is gum disease, as the advanced stage severs the tissues connecting your teeth and gums. When you lose teeth, the body stops sending doses of calcium and phosphorus to the jaw around the missing roots, which means without them the jawbone breaks down to weaken it can cause further tooth loss, aiding in your missing teeth and leading to an older appearance. But our team can help you smile with confidence again, and often in only one visit.
Hybrid Dentures
With hybrid dentures, we don’t rely on suction or adhesives to keep your new teeth in place. Instead, our team will insert multiple dental implants per arch, sometimes as little as four, which act as new roots and strengthen the jawbone. You then have a stronger smile, one that can secure your new roots and your new smile in place for decades to come, possibly a lifetime. We begin by planning the procedure in detail with digital imaging technology. We then numb your jaw and insert the posts into your smile at specific angles and positions. Sedation is also recommended, to ensure you have a comfortable experience. Once the posts are in place, we will connect abutments to them so we can attach your denture portion. You leave with a full smile, one that looks natural and functions like natural teeth too. With proper care and attention, these can stay in place for decades and will never slip when you eat or speak.
When you have advanced tooth loss, we can help with our hybrid dentures. If you have tooth loss, talk to our team now so we can start treatment and help you see results before the holiday season really kicks in. You can also use your 2024 benefits and health saving account funds before they expire at the end of December!
Do You Need a Dental Prosthetic?
We want to offer a way to protect your smile from the impact of total tooth loss. To learn more about how we secure a whole new smile, please call Modern Dentistry Of Shrewsbury today at 508-842-8838.
