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I\u2019m wondering if I should switch to dental implants, but I\u2019m not sure they\u2019re worth the investment yet. I have three missing teeth and two of them show when I smile. I generally wear a partial denture and I\u2019m quite bothered to go without it. I don\u2019t like to take it out, even at night, because I\u2019m self-conscious about missing those teeth. I also worry that people notice I\u2019m wearing a denture when I talk to them. I\u2019ve actually started worrying so much that I have been refusing to dine out with my acquaintances. I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s all in my head or if people really can tell. I\u2019m having a tough time justifying the costs, though. Is it worthwhile for me to switch to dental implants or am I going to face the same problems?<\/p>\n

Beth – Detroit<\/p>\n

Dear Beth,<\/p>\n

The hard truth is that nobody knows how you, personally, will feel about them if you switch to dental implants<\/a>. If you\u2019re someone who normally suffers from any kind of anxiety, it could stick around afterward. However, there are some big benefits to switching and it may be enough to help you resume your normal activities. Based on what you’ve expressed, dental implants will be a great option for you. Peace of mind is often worth a little extra cost.<\/p>\n

First of all, you won\u2019t be taking them out. They\u2019re permanent, so there\u2019s no concern about going to bed without teeth. A lot of people worry about losing dentures during a meal or about what they can eat without getting food trapped or breaking the denture. This is another thing you won\u2019t have to worry about.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also worth noting that people who have lost teeth start losing bone in that area as well, and this leads to facial collapse. Facial collapse makes people look older than they are, but dental implants can stop or slow down bone loss, so you\u2019ll retain a youthful look longer.<\/p>\n

Considering only the teeth, yes, they tend to look cosmetically better as well. The crowns are generally made of layered porcelain, which does a good job of mimicking a natural tooth. They reflect light differently and have some translucency. Dentures are typically made of acrylic or another plastic and they don\u2019t have the same depth to them.<\/p>\n

All in all, you\u2019ll probably be much happier because so much of your concerns surround being without teeth, but it\u2019s a good idea for you to see a cosmetic dentist for a consultation on this. You\u2019re going to want someone with extra training and lots of experience doing the work, so you get the best results possible.<\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Dr. Duane Delaune<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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