Dentures and dental implants are both popular options for restoring your smile after tooth loss. But which treatment should you choose? In this blog from Midtown Dental Clinic, we’ll discuss a few of the pros and cons of each treatment. Read on, and learn more about dentures and dental implants.

The Pros & Cons Of Dentures

At Midtown Dental Clinic, we offer both full and partial dentures, and we use the latest materials and techniques to provide dentures that fit perfectly, look great, and feel natural. Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of dentures

PROS

• Dentures can usually be built and fitted in just a few weeks, providing fast results, especially compared to dental implants.
• Dentures are affordable and are typically covered by dental insurance, so they’re a good option if you’re on a budget.
• Dentures are appropriate for just about any patient and can be used to replace a few missing teeth or an entire mouth of missing teeth.

CONS 

• Dentures can move and shift in your mouth, and it takes some time to get used to eating and speaking while wearing dentures.
• Dentures require a lot of special care, such as soaking overnight and rinsing after meals.
• Full dentures usually last between 5-10 years, and partial dentures last between 10-15 years, which is significantly less time than dental implants.

The Pros & Cons Of Dental Implants

Dental implants are widely considered to be the best way to replace missing teeth, and implant dentistry is one of our specialties at Midtown Dental Clinic. Here’s a quick look at the pros and cons of choosing dental implants.

PROS

• Dental implants look and feel completely natural. They’re anchored to your gums and jaw, and will never move or shift in your mouth.
• Most patients can keep their implants for the rest of their lives. With proper care, implants can easily last 30+ years.
• Dental implants help support the health of your jaw bone by preventing bone resorption after tooth loss. Dentures, on the other hand, will not prevent bone resorption.

CONS

• It usually takes at least 7 months to complete the dental implant process, which is much longer than dentures.
• Dental implants are quite expensive and are usually not covered by insurance, so they may not be the best choice if you’re on a budget.
• Not everyone is a good candidate for dental implants. For example, they may not be an option if you have a weak jaw bone due to bone loss or another health issue like osteoporosis. 

Need Help Choosing The Right Treatment? Come To Midtown Dental Clinic 

If you’re having trouble deciding whether dental implants or dentures may be right for you, the doctors at Midtown Dental Clinic are here to help. With an appointment at our office, you can get more details about each treatment from our expert dentists. So don’t wait. Contact us online to schedule a consultation and learn more about your options for tooth replacement in Richland or Kennewick.