You probably see dentures as a convenient way to fill the gaps in your mouth. They restore your smile, let you talk and eat with a full set of teeth, etc. What’s not to like? However, research shows that dentures can also harm your nutrition. That said, is there any way to overcome this effect?

The short answer to that question is “yes.” For a longer answer, here’s a summary of how dentures hurt nutritional health and how attaching them to dental implants can fix things.

If you’ve been wearing dentures for a while, you may have decided to switch to dental implants. However, perhaps you’re still unclear on a few things. What exactly makes implants so special? How do I make the transition from dentures?

Leesburg dentists can answer these questions. Here’s a summary of dentures’ weaknesses, implants’ strengths, and tips on moving from the former to the latter.