Dr. Julie Glud has received extensive training and gained indispensable experience with dental implants early on in her career and continues to learn new techniques and technologies in the dental field. For the past 13 years she has proudly provided compassionate, personalized care to all of her patients. For patients with missing teeth, she believes dental implants are the best option. These threaded posts, made from surgical-grade titanium, serve as artificial teeth roots. Once placed, crowns can be connected for a beautiful, functional smile.
To learn more about dental implants or to set up an appointment, contact us online or call our Lombard office at (630) 629-5700 today.
Implants vs Dentures and Bridges
- Removeable partial dentures: Although this option is less expensive, it is also less natural-looking and feeling. These dentures are not as stable or as comfortable as dental implants when engaging in everyday activities like eating, talking, and laughing.
- Resin-bonded bridge: Typically made for the front teeth that endure less pressure, this option is also not as strong or long-lasting. Your front teeth, called incisors, are made for tearing food. These restorations cannot withstand these forces like implants do.
- Removeable complete denture: This low-cost option can last between 7 and 10 years. These removeable dentures may also cause sore gums, affect your ability to experience the full taste of food, and often click in your mouth eating, smiling, yawning, or coughing. In contrast, dental implants can last a lifetime, and with proper care, implant-supported restorations can last upwards of 20 years.
Although dentures and bridges serve a purpose and are beneficial in some ways, dental implants are proven to be the strongest and longest lasting option of the bunch.
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Look and feel great: With implants, only you (and your dentist) will know they aren’t your real teeth. You can be confident that they won’t fall out while eating or talking, and you can feel great knowing that your smile is permanently restored.
- Improved speech: Having empty spaces in your mouth can cause speech impediments, and dentures can be bulky and loose making it difficult to speak. Because they offer a secure and natural fit, implants allow you to speak normally.
- Durability– These implants will last at least 20 years, and with diligent care, a whole lifetime!
- Preserve facial bones: When a tooth root is missing, the jawbone begins to deteriorate causing your skin to crease or droop in those places. Dental implants will help protect and strengthen the bone just like your natural teeth do to help you look younger!
We believe the benefits of dental implants prove they are a worthy investment. Don’t let the cost of implants turn you away. If this is a concern for you, contact us to discuss insurance coverage and our payment plans and options for any of your dental needs.
Contact your Lombard dentist today!
If you or a loved one has been living with insecurity or a lack of self-confidence because of missing teeth, don’t wait any longer to get that confidence back! Dr. Glud and her team at Dental Care of Lombard are prepared to put you on the path to a restored, beautiful, healthy smile today.
To discuss your options, take the first step and give us a call today at (630) 629-5700 or visit us online.
