{"id":302,"date":"2019-12-07T14:28:51","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T14:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/?p=302"},"modified":"2020-01-23T14:29:04","modified_gmt":"2020-01-23T14:29:04","slug":"having-problems-with-your-dentures-dental-implants-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/having-problems-with-your-dentures-dental-implants-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Having Problems with Your Dentures? Dental Implants Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_256240028__1___1579789505_30958-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman enjoying her new dental implants\" class=\"wp-image-303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_256240028__1___1579789505_30958-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_256240028__1___1579789505_30958-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_256240028__1___1579789505_30958.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that by the time George Washington became\npresident in 1789, he only had one natural tooth remaining? Contrary to the\nlegend, he did not have a set of wooden teeth. Instead, he wore dentures made\nof ivory, which he often complained about for being painful and difficult to\nclean. While dentures have improved by leaps and bounds since Washington\u2019s day,\nthey\u2019re certainly not perfect. Some people still find them uncomfortable, a\nhassle to clean, or unrealistic looking. Does this sound familiar? If so, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a>\nmay be the ideal solution for rebuilding your smile that you\u2019ve been looking\nfor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Implants are Comfortable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent studies suggest up to 39% of people who wear dentures\noften feel pain or aching in their mouth, and 22% report that dentures can make\nit difficult for them to relax. While this can often be alleviated by getting\nthe dentures readjusted by a dentist, some patients will remain uncomfortable\nin their daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose to replace your missing teeth with dental\nimplants, you might even forget that they are there! Dental implants are\nsecurely anchored into your jaw to mimic the stability and functionality of\nnatural teeth. You won\u2019t feel them moving as you talk or eat, and they won\u2019t\nput any extra pressure on the surface of your gums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dentures Require Special Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As they rest in your mouth, your dentures naturally become\ncovered in a layer of bacteria known as biofilm. To keep this biofilm from\ncausing gum inflammation and disease, your dentures need to be removed, cleaned,\nand soaked at least once a day. If not, the bacteria can spread to your lungs\nand cause respiratory infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only do dental implants look and function like natural\nteeth, but they\u2019re cared for in the same way as well! You can keep them clean\nand the surrounding gums healthy with good dental habits like brushing,\nflossing, and using mouthwash. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Smile Will Look and Feel Natural<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentures do their best to look like your natural smile, but\nsome people still find that they don\u2019t seem real enough. Dental implants are\ndesigned to feel, function, and look just like natural, healthy teeth. With the\nhelp of attractive, high-quality materials like dental porcelain, your new\nteeth can seamlessly blend right into the rest of your natural smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unhappy with your traditional dentures, it may be time\nto make a change! No matter how many teeth you\u2019re missing, dental implants\ncould be the perfect solution for restoring your beautiful, natural smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dr. Neil Flenniken is a general, restorative, and implant\ndentist in Carlisle, PA. He is a graduate of Howard University in Washington\nD.C and Associate Fellow at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He has\nover 17 years of experience helping people rebuild happy, healthy smiles with\nimplant dentistry. If you\u2019d like to know more, he can be contacted at his <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/contact-us.html\"><em>website<\/em><\/a><em> or\nat <strong>(717) 249-7777. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that by the time George Washington became president in 1789, he only had one natural tooth remaining? Contrary to the legend, he did not have a set of wooden teeth. 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