Even after you stop growing, proper nutrition is still imperative to living a healthy lifestyle. In fact, as you age your nutrition can become even more important than it was in your youth, especially when dealing with many of the challenges your body faces over time.
Unfortunately, however, it can be difficult to get proper nutrition as an older adult, especially when wearing dental prosthetics like dentures. Dentures can replace lost teeth, but because they are not secured to your jaw, they simply do not have the same bite force as your natural teeth or as dental implants.
Replacing Lost Teeth with Dentures
If you have missing teeth and are considering replacing them with dentures or implants, there are certainly medical benefits to both. Leaving lost teeth unreplaced can cause bone degradation, gum tissue damage, the shifting of healthy teeth, and even further tooth and bone loss.
Dentures have long been used to replace lost teeth. In fact, the first pair of dentures was said to have originated around 700 BC! Dentures are a great way to restore your smile and chewing capabilities if you are missing teeth, but the truth is that while they do a great job checking all these boxes, there’s now a better way: dental implants
Why Dental Implants?
While they are still relatively new to the dental world, dental implants are now considered the gold standard in tooth replacement technology. Dental implants adhere to your jawbone like natural teeth, so they work better than dentures. They’re more secure, more comfortable, and longer lasting than dentures. They’re also more natural looking and feeling, and they can even help keep you healthier than dentures.
Because your dental implants are secured to your jawbone, they allow for greater bite force than dentures can provide. They also help you maintain chewing muscle control, so you don’t lose the chewing strength you’ve built up since childhood. Furthermore, dental implants can even help prevent your remaining natural teeth from shifting, helping keep your healthy teeth strong and secure, which also aids in chewing. Because of this, you can get a wider variety of foods in your diet, helping you avoid deficiencies in important vitamins and minerals.
Don’t let missing teeth prevent you from getting the proper nutrition necessary for living a long and healthy life. If you are missing teeth, replacing them with dentures but even more so with dental implants can help ensure you get adequate nutrition to help maintain your quality of life and protect your overall health as you age.
About Dr. Buchupally
Dr. Durga Buchupally provides a variety of oral healthcare services to the Bedford, TX community. From cosmetic dentistry to restorations and general care, Dr. Buchupally and her team are proud to provide personalized service to patients of all ages and walks of life.
Get to know D. Buchupally and her team while they help guide your oral health choices and help you achieve optimal wellness through proper dental care. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Buchupally at Meadow Park Family Dentistry, please visit our website or contact us at 817-345-7709.