Centre for Distinctive Dentistry Blog - Dr. Ned Nippoldt
St. Paul, Woodbury, Minneapolis, Hudson, Lake Elmo, Stillwater, Minnesota
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Secure Aesthetic Dentures
Today I got a big hug from a patient! She was so happy with the looks and feel of her new dentures that she just jumped out of the chair and hugged me. (What a rush.) She said that her new smile changed her life by making her feel self-confident so that she could now project to others how healthy and vibrant she feels inside.
This lovely woman had lived with poor-looking teeth that had decayed and broken causing her pain. She also had gum disease, which resulted in bone loss and loose teeth. Because her bite was off, she had been called "Bucky Beaver" as a child. Discouraged, she had given up on maintaining her teeth and waited too long for us to treat the teeth that remained. I dreaded having to tell her that she was going to lose all her teeth! Truth be told, she was actually waiting for the day when the dentist said it was time for dentures.
At our initial visit, we learned that her mother struggled with her own teeth and ended up with dentures that never fit quite right. They were loose in her mouth and required lots of adhesive to keep them in place. Our patient did not want that for herself. We talked to her about the advantages of implants and together decided to create implant-supported dentures that are secure and aesthetically beautiful. With implant-supported dentures there is no no need for denture adhesives. Because the dentures are held securely in place by the implants, there is no need for anything on her palate, so she can enjoy the taste and feel of food in her mouth. At the same time she could feel confident that her dentures won't slip. My patient is now happy to flash her gorgeous smile and let her true personality shine through.
If you are interested in learning more about how aesthetic dentures or implant-supported prosthetics could improve your life, please give Dr. Nippoldt a call at the Centre for Distinctive Dentistry (651)739-8573.
This lovely woman had lived with poor-looking teeth that had decayed and broken causing her pain. She also had gum disease, which resulted in bone loss and loose teeth. Because her bite was off, she had been called "Bucky Beaver" as a child. Discouraged, she had given up on maintaining her teeth and waited too long for us to treat the teeth that remained. I dreaded having to tell her that she was going to lose all her teeth! Truth be told, she was actually waiting for the day when the dentist said it was time for dentures.
At our initial visit, we learned that her mother struggled with her own teeth and ended up with dentures that never fit quite right. They were loose in her mouth and required lots of adhesive to keep them in place. Our patient did not want that for herself. We talked to her about the advantages of implants and together decided to create implant-supported dentures that are secure and aesthetically beautiful. With implant-supported dentures there is no no need for denture adhesives. Because the dentures are held securely in place by the implants, there is no need for anything on her palate, so she can enjoy the taste and feel of food in her mouth. At the same time she could feel confident that her dentures won't slip. My patient is now happy to flash her gorgeous smile and let her true personality shine through.
If you are interested in learning more about how aesthetic dentures or implant-supported prosthetics could improve your life, please give Dr. Nippoldt a call at the Centre for Distinctive Dentistry (651)739-8573.
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