What are the options available for loose dentures?

One of the main and most annoying problems reported by denture wearers is the looseness of their false teeth. This is something that can happen naturally over time, as the jaws of people who have lost most or all of their teeth can start to deteriorate and change shape, meaning that what were once well-fitting dentures now move around in the mouth, which can cause pain and discomfort. Loose dentures can also affect speech and can restrict what foods you can eat without causing further problems.

Previously, the only possible solution was to use more denture cream to try and fix them in place or buy a new set of dentures and wait for them to become loose. These days dental implants are a much more permanent and secure way of dealing with the stigma of missing teeth and even protect patients from jaw deterioration.

Implants, such as the one-day All on 4 implants, can replace your loose and removable dentures with new and secure false teeth that not only feel more comfortable but look more natural too. If your mouth is considered suitable for dental implants, you will have the usual X-rays and impressions taken, choose the false teeth you want for your smile and then return once they have been manufactured to have them installed. Unlike normal dentures, which simply slot into place over the gums, dental implants will require a small amount of invasive surgery. Small incisions will need to be made in the gums so that the implant screws can be placed into the jawbone. This may sound very painful but you should only experience some mild pain and discomfort in the days following the procedure and once the surgery has healed you can return to the dental clinic to have the false teeth attached to the screws. All on 4 dental implants can even be fitted in only one day, saving the patient a lot of time in the dentist’s chair.

The implant screws that are used to secure the false teeth in place also helps strengthen the jawbones and stops them from deteriorating by holding them in position. While the securely fitted false teeth help you appear and feel good on the outside, the fitted screws are helping to keep your mouth and jawbones healthy on the inside.