DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter SHOULD I GET DENTURES OR IMPLANTS? One or more missing teeth can be replaced with either dentures or implants. When choosing between them, factors to consider are age, jawbone density comfort, dental hygiene habits, and price. Implants are significantly more expensive than dentures, but they function like permanent teeth and last much longer. Implant roots (called posts) are placed in the jawbone, so it must be healthy enough to support them. Dentures are an option regardless of jawbone health, and they can be used to replace rows of missing teeth or just a few missing teeth. They look like natural teeth but must be secured to the gums with a special adhesive. They also require more daily maintenance than implants, which are maintained like natural teeth. At CARPENTER DENTAL, we'll be happy to help you weigh the pros and cons of both dentures and implants. We know that what's best for one person may not be the same for another. With the many options available today to help you achieve the smile you've always wanted, we're here to help you make the right decision for you, your lifestyle, and your oral health. We're located at 1086 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort; please call 507-331-0909 for an appointment. PS. In addition to dentures and implants, dental bridges, temporary partial dentures, and snap-in dentures are also an option for filling the gap between missing teeth in some patients. Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA (570) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter SHOULD I GET DENTURES OR IMPLANTS ? One or more missing teeth can be replaced with either dentures or implants . When choosing between them , factors to consider are age , jawbone density comfort , dental hygiene habits , and price . Implants are significantly more expensive than dentures , but they function like permanent teeth and last much longer . Implant roots ( called posts ) are placed in the jawbone , so it must be healthy enough to support them . Dentures are an option regardless of jawbone health , and they can be used to replace rows of missing teeth or just a few missing teeth . They look like natural teeth but must be secured to the gums with a special adhesive . They also require more daily maintenance than implants , which are maintained like natural teeth . At CARPENTER DENTAL , we'll be happy to help you weigh the pros and cons of both dentures and implants . We know that what's best for one person may not be the same for another . With the many options available today to help you achieve the smile you've always wanted , we're here to help you make the right decision for you , your lifestyle , and your oral health . We're located at 1086 Wyoming Ave. , Forty Fort ; please call 507-331-0909 for an appointment . PS . In addition to dentures and implants , dental bridges , temporary partial dentures , and snap - in dentures are also an option for filling the gap between missing teeth in some patients . Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort , PA ( 570 ) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com