Do missing teeth keep you from enjoying the lifestyle and the foods you love? Natural teeth are one of our most precious personal assets, affecting our lifestyle, health, and appearance. More than just causing us to avoid social situations and miss out on favorite foods, missing teeth cause the jawbone to deteriorate. If left untreated, it only takes a few years for the bone to resorb to where it is impossible to have a functioning removable denture. And not only does the resulting facial collapse make you look much older than you are, but restoring such a mouth becomes very complex and expensive.
There are various ways to replace missing teeth. If there are many missing teeth, you can have a complete removable denture, a removable partial denture, or you can use dental implants.
Implant-supported dentures are the new standard of care for the twenty-first century. Only with implants can you prevent bone resorption and facial collapse and restore your ability to eat normal foods. Implants provide the most stability possible, while eliminating slippage, the need for messy adhesives, and the resultant embarrassment.
Whether you need complete dentures or only a partial, Plano dentist Dr. Whitmore can help you get back to the lifestyle you enjoy. Call our office in Plano today for more information and to set a consultative appointment. Located just east of the Tollway, we are convenient for patients in The Colony, Frisco, and Richardson.
