Advantages of dental implants for older people

It is an image that is somewhat stereotyped, but it is exceedingly common for people who are over the age of 60 to have a missing tooth or several missing teeth. Hence why dental restoratives such as bridges and dentures are linked to older patients.

But if you are somebody who is in this age category and is fed up with needing to buy dental adhesives to hold your dentures in place, you may be happy to learn that you could be suitable for oral implants.

When you come to see our friendly team at High Dental Implants, irrespective of your age (as long as you’re over 18) we will be happy to assess your suitability for dental implants Melbourne. Amongst other things, we will need to check that your jawbone is thick enough and that you have no underlying health issues which could negatively impact your procedure. Meaning that for instance, if you have good overall health and you are 85 you could have implants fitted. Brilliant!

However, you may be wary about the surgery itself and the aftercare relating to dental implants Melbourne. So, in this article, our team has come up with 5 key advantages of having oral implants fitted.

No soreness

If you wear a denture or a bridge, there may be times when they come loose and rub against your gums. This can cause a bit of soreness and inflammation which is unpleasant. Dental implants Melbourne are fitted to your jaw and the prosthetic teeth will not rub or cause any painful sensations, meaning that you can eat whatever food you wish to without them coming loose or causing friction.

Better diet

Studies have found that older people who wear prosthetic teeth such as dentures often eliminate certain food items from their diets, out of concern that dentures will not be able to handle them. As oral implants are held firmly in place, they will be able to handle biting into an apple or eating corn on the cob without issue, meaning you can have a more balanced healthy diet which will improve your general health.

Improved digestion

If you have missing teeth that have not been restored with a denture or a bridge, then it is likely that the food you eat is not being correctly digested. This is because the teeth need to pound and grind the food into smaller pieces for it to be digested correctly, so you may be suffering from symptoms such as heartburn or acid reflux. As oral implants allow you to chew food as you would with your natural teeth, digestive issues are eliminated and you should notice improved digestion.

Better oral health

There is a link between having teeth missing and gum disease or tooth decay, due to there being more spaces for plaque and bacteria to accumulate. As oral implants fill these gaps, you will not have to worry about higher incidents of these dental issues and your general dental health will improve.

Clearer speech

If you have gaps in your teeth, or you have a denture which is moving, it can be hard to speak clearly and correctly. As oral implants are held firmly in place, they can allow you to speak with more clarity and better inflection.