Are you an older person who wants to close a gap in your teeth? Or maybe you have had enough of wearing dentures and want something more secure?
This is where oral implants can be a game-changer!
Here are 5 of the most common advantages that older people can gain from having a dental implant Melbourne fitted.
No more sores!
Certain oral prosthetics can cause sores to occur on the gum line, even with the strongest padding and dental adhesive. Which is no fun when you are trying to eat your dinner.
Implants are firmly set in place and so, while they are in your mouth, there should be no rubbing against the gums. This means you can eat food without concerns about rubbing or sores.
Stronger bite and grip
A common concern among many dental patients who have dentures and bridges is that they can no longer bite or grip their food as they did when they had natural teeth. Thus, certain foods are removed from their diets, which tend to be healthier options like fruit and vegetables.
Implants are secure, so they can offer you increased bite strength and a better grip on your food. Therefore, there will be no need to say no to that tasty piece of corn on the cob!
Better oral health
Gaps in your smile can cause issues with your dental health. As gaps can allow bacteria to gain access to the backs of your teeth, allowing them to accumulate behind them. This can increase the chance of you developing cavities. Plaque can also cause gum disease. If you have gaps in your teeth, the chance of this is heightened due to prolonged contact with the gums. Oral implants close these gaps and so they prevent the plaque from accumulating and causing inflammation in your gums. This means better oral health all around!
Better physical health
If you have gaps in your smile caused by missing teeth, then you may be at a higher risk of developing secondary conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and even strokes. This is due to plaque accumulation in these areas due to easier access. Also, as these areas are not typically brushed during a standard daily hygiene regime, it allows plaque to hide away from your toothbrush. This allows bacteria to cause inflammation and pass through your gums and into your bloodstream. Thus heightening the chance of cardiovascular disease and strokes. As oral implants reduce the risks of plaque accumulation and gum disease, the secondary issues are therefore avoided and your physical health should not be affected.
Better sleep
Yes, it is the case that having missing teeth can cause your sleep to be impacted. Especially if the teeth that are missing are located at the back of the mouth. This can increase the chances of nocturnal grinding if you have any remaining natural molars. If you don’t, the health risks do not necessarily stop. You may be suffering from sleep apnoea; this is caused by the soft tissue at the back of your throat closing off the airway. This is more likely if there are no molar teeth to hold the jaws apart. Having an oral implant fitted can prevent nocturnal grinding, which can lead to disrupted sleep. Implants also create the space needed to reduce sleep apnoea, so you can wake up feeling refreshed every day.
DISCLAIMER OFFSITE
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.