TREATMENTS

Dentures

 
Moving to a denture many times can represent great loss. You may feel regret or shame for having lost your original teeth.
 
Difficulty eating favorite foods, sometimes gagging or a psychological rejection of the denture is common.
 
Often times, there is a loss of social confidence due to the difficulty that is encountered with eating and speaking.  It is not uncommon for dentures to shift at a key moment, making it something you can't always count on.
 
The underlying bone gets the message that it is no longer needed to support the teeth and begins to shrink away (significantly in the first year). Long time denture wearers can attest to the changes that occur over time, especially with the lower denture.
 
While this all sounds a bit despairing, we at Hickory Hills Dental Care are excited about the options that we have to present to you! While we grieve the loss of your natural teeth with you, the truth is sometimes a healthy mouth is a mouth without teeth. 
 
A denture is a terriffic restoration but as we explained earlier, they can leave alot to be desired. Dr. Evans has been placing implants to retain dentures for 20 years.  Dental implants allow for a more secure fit of the denture. The implants also stop the bone from shrinking away. Ability to eat foods of choice and social confidence are restored. 
 
It is also possible to place the implants to hold the denture with the long-term goal being to restore the arch with permanent fixed teeth. 
 
We are excited about your oral health and are eager to help you in this restoration phase.