Dental Implants Or Dentures – Which Is Right For You?

The aging process brings with it a number of dental issues such as an increased risk of teeth falling out due to a number of factors including periodontal health problems. Replacing those teeth for the purposes of appearance, comfort, and function can be accomplished in one of two ways. You can solve the issue by either getting dental implants or dentures (full or partial). Although both of these options will help to correct the issue of missing teeth, there are significant differences between the two that you should be aware of.

Some of the factors that you need to consider in the decision-making process include appearance, comfort, cost, durability, longevity, etc. Interestingly enough, 70% of the prospective patients out there typically decide on dentures when they have a large number of teeth missing. In most of those cases, cost and manufacturing time is the deciding factor between choosing dental implants or dentures. In fact, these are two positives of getting dentures which in turn are the primary negatives of getting dental implants. But in most cases, these are oftentimes the only advantages to getting dentures.

The reason that the cost of dental implants is higher and that it takes longer to manufacture them is attributed to the fact that they are comfortable, durable, and will last a lifetime in many instances. At Stony Brook Family Dentistry, we have heard from patients in the past that both the cost of dental implants and the time involved in their manufacture is usually worth it, even though the entire process may take several months. Once the procedure has been completed, eating and talking will be as easy as it once was. Most importantly, you’ll have to get used to something that has been missing in your life – not being afraid to smile.

On a closing note, it’s true that getting dental implants will cost more than dentures, require oral surgery, and take longer to complete the entire process. However, in the long run, they are still the better option of the two. As the long-term solution to the replacement of missing teeth, they will provide you a more stable way to eat food and talk normally. When you compare the advantages and disadvantages of each option, dental implants will provide you with a longer lasting, more natural option than dentures. If you would like more information on either of these options, please contact Stony Brook Family Dentistry today.