Denture Woes. What’s the Fix?
Are implant-supported dentures or an implant bridge for you?
As the old song goes “Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen...” Ill-fitting dentures can cause trouble like:
Constant pain
Sore spots
Limited chewing ability
Limited food choices and
Embarrassing situations
One in four adults over the age of 74 has lost all of their permanent teeth. Dentures provide a quick solution, but end up being a temporary fix and can actually accelerate the jaw's bone loss! Studies show that after five years, only 40% of denture wearers are still using the original denture made for them, and 50% said they chew better without it! 30% of denture wearers can only eat soft foods, decreasing their nutritional intake. Some studies have even shown a ten-year shorter lifespan because of this. For those wearing partial dentures, another study showed that after eight years, 40% of the supporting teeth that the partial denture anchored to were lost due to decay or fracture.
If this sounds like you or someone you know then Dr. Ripplinger can help!
First, call today to make an appointment! Our office will get you scheduled for a complete dental exam with x-rays so Dr. Ripplinger can evaluate the health of your teeth, gums, and jaw bone.
Next, Dr. Ripplinger will discuss your options. If your gums are healthy and your bone is thick enough, he may suggest dental implants which can be used to anchor a denture into place eliminating all those “troubles”. Or, you may be a candidate for a full mouth restoration using multiple implants to attach crowns and bridges to around your mouth.
Implant-supported bridges or dentures have 95% success rates over ten years without severe loss of supporting bone and some have lasted over 35 years. Enjoy your smile again. Eat and live better.
Dr. Ripplinger has placed hundreds of dental implants, and his work is always 100% guaranteed. The options are many and only a complete exam will give Dr. Rippolinger the information he needs to present those options to you. If you’ve got denture troubles, Dr. Ripplinger has denture solutions.
