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If you are missing a tooth, or teeth you could be an ideal candidate for implants, especially if your smile reveals missing teeth!
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If you are uncomfortable with the way your dentures fit. Loose dentures can cause sore gums because of friction or food trapped under the bridgework.
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Loose teeth from gum disease may need support.
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Dental implants can give you a new base to support new teeth to function and feel like natural teeth.
When are dental implants more advisable?
Dental implants are advisable in visible frontal areas or where a missing tooth could be replaced with a supporting tooth required for a bridge.
- Replacement of a single tooth.
- Replacement of multiple teeth.
- Replacement of the entire dental arch, both upper and lower.
When your dentures loose and your gums sore:
Without teeth, the jawbone looses mass over time. Without a solid base, loose dentures have a tendency to irritate the gums, causing pain and sores while at the same time trapping food under the denture.
- Implants combined with clips or attachments allow dentures to fit tight.
- While refitting or replacing your dentures may work for a short while, it is not a long-term solution.
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