We are here today to talk about the ways that dental implant technology can be used to vastly improve the denture-wearing experience. As adults age and lose their teeth, it becomes more difficult for them to speak, chew, and eat like they were able to when they had natural teeth. Many adults choose to have dentures made to replace the missing teeth and increase quality of life. Complete dentures, however, are not as functional as natural teeth are and many adults experience frustration as they try to adapt to living with dentures. The American Academy of Prosthodontists has seen vast improvements in dental implant technology in recent years, particularly when it comes to replacing the entire dentition. Implants can now be used effectively to improve the fit and comfort of complete dentures. Today, we would like to explain the ways that this technology may be beneficial for you or for some of your older family members. Many people are unaware that there is a better solution than dentures when it comes to replacing missing teeth.
Implants Can Improve Your Denture-Wearing Experience!
December 31, 2015
What is the Best way to Replace Missing Teeth? The Definitive Guide to Dentures
July 13, 2015
Today we are going to cover the various denture-related treatment options that exist at Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry. Did you know that there are more than 35 million Americans who do not have any teeth at all and over 170 million people who are missing at least one tooth? According to the American College of Prosthodontists, the number of people with missing teeth is expected to increase over the next twenty years. At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are committed to our patients and offer many treatment options for missing teeth. Our blog serves as a powerful dental education tool for our patients. If you have multiple missing teeth or no teeth at all and are interested in treatment options to replace them, please contact us at any time electronically or call (904)285-7711.
Dental Implants are the Present and Future of Tooth Replacement
January 8, 2015
At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are dedicated to educating Ponte Vedra and surrounding communities about oral health issues. In today’s blog, we feel it necessary to discuss dental implants. If you would like to read more about a wide variety of dental topics, feel free to check our or past blog topics.
New to Dentures? Denture Instruction and Education Guide
November 29, 2014
Denture Delivery Instruction and Education
Congratulations on your new set of dentures. This new prosthesis can create significant impacts in your life. You should be aware that there will be a period of adjustment to the dentures. Below is a guide to help you navigate through this period and attain the best possible results. Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry is committed to providing the residents of Ponte Vedra and surrounding communities with oral health education. We welcome questions and new patients so do not hesitate to contact us any time.
Are You Missing Teeth? What are Your Options to Replace Missing Teeth?
February 19, 2014
Are you missing teeth? Does this make it more difficult to chew or speak? Do these teeth show when you smile? Teeth are lost due to many different reasons. Trauma, decay, systemic complications, and other reasons can leave a person without one or more teeth. Your dentist cares about your existing teeth and one of the primary goals in dentistry is the retention of the healthy natural teeth. When teeth are already missing, however, whats done is done. Here we will discuss several different treatments that are available for you from your dentist. (more…)
Benefits of Dentures
January 16, 2014
When teeth are missing there is a number of reasons to replace them. First aesthetically, this can be a difficult social problem. People with missing teeth have reported to think about the “tooth gap” with every smile and every conversation. In addition, eating can be problematic. Food can become lodged in an area with missing teeth and be annoying as well as damaging to the gingival tissue where the tooth or teeth previously resided. Functional problems also arise from missing teeth. Speech patterns can be affected if teeth in the front are missing. Missing teeth also make the face sag and indent and give the “old maid” look where the chin appears protruded. (more…)