{"id":116,"date":"2016-09-08T11:16:51","date_gmt":"2016-09-08T11:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=116"},"modified":"2016-09-16T21:53:20","modified_gmt":"2016-09-16T21:53:20","slug":"5-reasons-people-choose-dental-implants-over-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/5-reasons-people-choose-dental-implants-over-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons People Choose Dental Implants Over Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/toothbrushing-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/toothbrushing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/toothbrushing-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/toothbrushing.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>From presidential candidates\u2019 smile-frequency to Taylor Swift\u2019s post-breakup grin, smiles get us talking. Is yours newsworthy? If you\u2019re missing one or more teeth, it probably doesn\u2019t feel that way &#8212; but dental implants in Houston renew your confidence and allow you to eat, speak, and smile with ease once again. They\u2019re the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/affordable-dental-implants-houston.html\">best choice in tooth replacement<\/a>, especially compared to, well, every other option. Let\u2019s take a look at the differences between dental implants and dentures, and the top five reasons people choose implants.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>#1: Dental Implants Improve Oral Health<\/h2>\r\nOur bones need stimulation to thrive, and the natural tooth\u2019s root provides that activity for the jawbone. But when the tooth has been lost, so has its supporting root &#8212; and the jawbone will start to degenerate even as teeth are replaced by dentures. You know the sunken look we associate with tooth loss, dentures, and old age? That\u2019s caused by the shrinking jawbone. Fortunately, dental implants keep the bone structure healthy and whole by providing a prosthetic root for the tooth replacement that sits on top. That\u2019s why we call them a comprehensive tooth replacement.\r\n\r\nIll-fitting dentures also cause oral sores and blisters as the slip and slide around in the mouth. Aside from causing real discomfort, these sore spots can also result in serious infection and have even been linked to oral cancer. But with dental implants, your tooth replacement fits just like it should from day one, and for years to come.\r\n\r\n<h2>#2: Dental Implants Look Natural<\/h2>\r\nDental implants look, act, and feel just like your natural teeth. The crowns are also highly customizable, so when healthy natural teeth are still present in the gum line, they are indistinguishable from your dental implants. And because they function just like your natural teeth, there\u2019s no time spent adjusting to the way your dentures feel in your mouth &#8212; with dental implants, you\u2019ll be talking and eating just like you are used to in no time.\r\n\r\n<h2>#3: Dental Implants Last a Lifetime<\/h2>\r\nWhen properly maintained with good hygiene and care, your dental implants can last a lifetime. And because the jawbone stays healthy and whole with the stimulation provided by the implant, there is no need to worry about getting your denture relined or adjusted to keep with your mouth\u2019s changing shape. Dental implants will fit just like they should for their lifetime.\r\n\r\nIn rare cases, the condition known as peri-implantitis can cause even initially successful dental implants to fail. Prevent peri-implantitis by keeping plaque buildup at bay. Brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day, floss daily, and visit your dentist as recommended continued smile health.\r\n\r\n<h2>#4: Dental Implants Free You From Denture Adhesives<\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denture adhesives are messy, bothersome, and, more often than not, they just don\u2019t work. Fortunately, dental implants provide a stable solution. With implant dentistry, your teeth fit properly without the aid of creams or adhesives &#8212; just like natural teeth.\r\n\r\n<h2>#5: Dental Implants Contribute To Overall Self-Confidence<\/h2>\r\nLosing teeth can be a traumatic event, but a good tooth replacement helps to renew your confidence in your smile and live carefree one again. We <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/blog\/sideways-view\/201410\/the-surprising-psychology-smiling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">know the influence a smile has on our psychology<\/a> &#8212; and that\u2019s why the team at Piney Point Dental Implant Center is dedicated to helping our patients regain their teeth after loss. Are you interested in improving your life with the best tooth replacement option currently available? If so, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/request-a-consultation.html\">contact our office to discuss dental implants today<\/a>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From presidential candidates\u2019 smile-frequency to Taylor Swift\u2019s post-breakup grin, smiles get us talking. Is yours newsworthy? If you\u2019re missing one or more teeth, it probably doesn\u2019t feel that way &#8212; but dental implants in Houston renew your confidence and allow you to eat, speak, and smile with ease once again. They\u2019re the best choice in tooth replacement, especially compared to, well, every other option. Let\u2019s take a look at the differences between dental implants and dentures, and the top five reasons people choose implants. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/5-reasons-people-choose-dental-implants-over-dentures\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-116","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>5 Reasons People Choose Dental Implants Over Dentures | Piney Point Dental Implant Center Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Time &amp; time again, people are choosing dental implants over dentures. Why? 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