Can dental implants benefit older patients? Read on to find out

As we age, the work we have to put into keeping ourselves healthy increases. And with the loss of teeth becoming more prevalent past the age of 50, many people are curious as to how they can restore their smiles to their former glory.

You could wear dentures or bridges, but these can rub and cause sores. Luckily, if you are in general good health, you may be suitable for oral implants.

At High Dental, we have helped many of our older patients to restore their smile using dental implants in Melbourne. As long as you have good oral health, physical health and have enough jawbone to attach them to, you should be a good candidate and we will be more than happy to fit them for you!

So, what are some of the advantages of dental implants in Melbourne for those in their golden years? Read on to find out!

Better diet

With stronger prosthetics like dental implants in Melbourne, you will be able to bite into and chew food easily.

This allows you to expand your diet into areas which you may have given up on in the past, such as vegetables and fruit.

Better diet equates to better health, so what’s not to like about that!

Natural look

Oral implants are crafted to look like natural teeth.

Whereas dentures can appear overly white and fake looking, our team can design your implant teeth to match any shade of enamel you want and can even put in minor imperfections if you wish! After all, the final result is up to you and if you had a tooth that was at an odd angle that you want to recreate, we can make it happen with implants!

Saving money

OK, so the initial cost of having implants fitted can seem steep, but in the long run, they actually could save you money in the long term.

As you are no longer purchasing specialist cleaning soaks, denture gels and glues, you could save a substantial amount of money each month. And of course, as your implants are significantly stronger than dentures, you should never have to worry about paying for repairs.

Better health

Having gaps in your teeth can lead to an accumulation of plaque, which not only hurts your natural teeth but has been linked to heart disease, cancer and strokes, all things to be avoided.

By having oral implants fitted, you are protecting your gums and teeth from exposure to plaque and are thereby reducing your chances of developing these life-threatening disorders.

Easier care

So, you know the drill.

Each night, you have to take out your dentures, soak them overnight and put them back in in the morning.

You have to purchase special cleaning gels, as the teeth on your dentures become easily stained. And of course, you need to purchase denture glues to hold them in place. With oral implants, all you need to do is brush them with regular toothpaste and boom!

Be sure to attend biannual check-ups with our team, follow good dental hygiene at home and those new implants will last at least 15 years. Perfect!

DISCLAIMER

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.