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If you describe someone as a “loose cannon,” it generally means they’re unpredictable. You never know how a loose cannon is going to react or what they’ll do next. While that may be a fun trait for a college buddy or a reality show personality, it’s not what you’re looking for if you want reliability. The same goes for your replacement teeth—loose dentures are just as unreliable as that loose cannon friend. When you’re eating out at a restaurant or talking in a crowded room, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your teeth might slide around or even fall out. Snap-in dentures provide a stable solution to the issues caused by loose dentures while maintaining the removability that many patients find convenient.
Why Do Dentures Lose Their Fit?
The traditional dentures you see on your grandparent’s nightstand have difficulty maintaining their fit over time. This is largely due to our jawbone’s natural deterioration after tooth loss, which traditional dentures do nothing to prevent. Since conventional dentures sit on your gums for support, they lose their fit as bone loss increases. The prosthetic will start to move or “float,” causing discomfort, difficulty eating and speaking, and embarrassment in social situations.
There are three ways to fix this problem. One is to have a dentist reline your existing dentures. Another is to use gobs of messy adhesive to hold your dentures in place. Both solutions are temporary, cost extra money, and will test your patience over time. The third and most effective way is to secure your loose dentures with mini dental implants, affixing them to your jawbone and turning your old floating dentures into a stable set of snap-on dentures.
Understanding Snap-On Dentures
Snap-on dentures, a form of implant dentures, have emerged as an effective solution to the challenges of loose dentures. Utilizing mini dental implants, snap-on dentures are anchored directly to the jawbone, offering stability that traditional dentures cannot match. Sometimes referred to as overdentures, this innovative approach ensures that dentures stay firmly in place, eliminating the fear of dentures slipping or falling out at inopportune moments.
Choosing snap-on dentures comes with numerous benefits over conventional dentures:
- Increased stability and comfort: Because we anchor snap-on dentures to the jawbone, they won’t shift or slide and provide a comfortable fit all day.
- Improved oral functionality: The implants that hold your denture provide increased biting and chewing power compared to missing teeth or old-fashioned dentures. You’ll enjoy a broader range of foods, improving nutrition and overall enjoyment of meals.
- Enhanced aesthetics: Snap-on dentures are designed to look more like natural teeth, giving you a confidence boost thanks to their smaller plastic base and tighter connection to your gums.
- Bone preservation: By stimulating the jawbone, the mini implants used in snap-on dentures help prevent bone deterioration, a common issue after tooth loss.
The Advantages of Using Mini Dental Implants
Dentists have used dental implants to support tooth restorations like crowns and bridges for many years. However, they have drawbacks, including an invasive procedure and lengthy healing times. Snap-on dentures are supported by mini dental implants, which offer several advantages over larger traditional implants:
- Less invasive procedure: Mini implants don’t require surgical incisions or stitches, making the placement procedure less daunting.
- Quicker healing time: Thanks to the simple, fast procedure, patients can expect minimal discomfort afterward and a speedier recovery. Mini implants fuse with your jawbone in 3-4 weeks compared to 3-6 months, which means you’ll be using your new teeth much sooner.
- Impressive reliability: Mini implants boast a 97% success rate and will last a lifetime if taken care of properly.
- More affordable: The efficiency of the mini implant procedure translates into fewer appointments and significant cost savings, making snap-on dentures a more accessible option for many patients.
Addressing Financial Concerns
At Happy Smile Family Dentistry and Mini Dental Implants, we understand that the cost of dental care, particularly for more comprehensive solutions like snap-on dentures, can be a concern. Our team is committed to helping patients access the care they need with minimal financial stress. At your consultation, we’ll work with your insurance company to help you maximize your benefits. If you don’t have insurance, we offer an in-house discount program to help make treatment more affordable. We also work closely with multiple financing companies to provide options that can work for any budget.
Schedule a Consultation for Snap-On Dentures
If you’re tired of the challenges posed by loose dentures, snap-on dentures are the solution you’ve been searching for. We invite you to schedule a free implant consultation at our Schaumburg, IL, practice to learn more about how snap-on dentures can enhance your dental experience.
