Enjoy Comfort and Stability With Snap On Dentures

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A smile is one of the first things we notice about others, making it a powerful form of nonverbal communication that transcends language barriers. But if you feel insecure about your teeth, smiling can be a challenge. In particular, missing teeth can cause embarrassment, leading you to hide your smile. While traditional dentures provide a solution to tooth loss, they come with some drawbacks. For instance, they can slip or come loose, leaving wearers worried about them falling out when they smile, laugh, or eat. Fortunately, snap on dentures, secured by mini implants, offer a more stable and comfortable alternative.

Snap On Dentures vs. Traditional Dentures

Snap On Dentures in Lake City, FL | Book a No-cost Consultation

Traditional dentures are artificial teeth on a large pink base that stay in place using suction and support from your gums and jawbone. A full upper denture covers the roof of your mouth for added stability. However, this retention method blocks your palate, interfering with your taste buds and affecting your ability to taste food fully.

For a lower denture, your jawbone and gums provide support. Unfortunately, full lower dentures are notoriously unstable. They lack the suction ability of the uppers, making them even more likely to shift around in your mouth. This movement can lead to gum irritation, dentures falling out, or food getting trapped underneath the prosthetic. The most effective way to stabilize these loose dentures is by securing them with dental implants.

Implant dentures eliminate the problems of floating dentures, preventing them from shifting or losing their fit. Snap on dentures, a popular type of implant dentures, securely attach to mini dental implants. Unlike traditional dentures, snap on dentures don’t require a palate that covers the roof of your mouth. With an uncovered upper palate, you can fully taste all the food and drinks you love and enjoy a more comfortable denture experience.

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With mini implants anchoring the dentures, they stay securely in place and only come out when you choose to remove them. This system is especially beneficial for those struggling with unstable lower dentures or anyone frustrated by loose or ill-fitting dentures.

Understanding Snap On Dentures

As the name suggests, snap on dentures “snap” onto mini dental implants embedded in your jawbone. These dentures feature housings with rubber o-rings that securely fasten them to the implants, eliminating the need for suction or a bulky palate like traditional dentures. This secure fit provides stability without compromising comfort, and you can easily remove the dentures for cleaning.

If you have a denture that’s in good shape, we may be able to retrofit it to snap onto the mini implants. This can be a budget-friendly option for those looking to save on costs.

Why Mini Dental Implants?

Mini implants are an essential component of our snap on dentures. They’re less than 3 millimeters in diameter, which is about the width of a toothpick. As a result, we can use a minimally invasive procedure to place these small titanium posts. Dr. Harvey or Dr. McNair will drill a small pilot hole through the gums and thread the implant into the jawbone. An advantage of mini dental implants is that they are immediately stable once placed in the jaw, leading to quicker results than dentures anchored to conventional dental implants.

Conventional dental implants average 5 millimeters in diameter and require a much more invasive procedure. These implants require incisions, stitches, and a 4-10 month healing period. Mini implants heal much faster while providing a solution that’s just as reliable as traditional implants.

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At Aspire Dental Group, our doctors use mini implants because we believe in providing cutting-edge, patient-centered solutions. As a Mini Dental Implant Center of America (MDICA), Aspire Dental Group is dedicated to improving patient comfort and treatment outcomes with minimally invasive dentistry.

Arrange a No-Cost Consultation for Snap On Dentures!

If you are looking for a more comfortable and stable denture solution, we invite you to explore our snap on dentures using mini dental implants. These implant dentures provide the benefits of traditional dentures without the common issues like slipping or discomfort. If you’re interested in learning more about snap on dentures, schedule a complimentary consultation today!

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