If you’re trying to decide whether to restore your smile with dentures, implants, or a dental bridge, the Marco Island dental experts at Island Tower Dentistry will inform you that there is a fourth option to consider. Hybrid dentures combine the advantages of traditional dentures with those of implants to provide patients with a long-term dental solution for replacing missing teeth.
“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.”
—Miguel de Cervantes, 16th Century Spanish writer
Tooth loss is among the most severe symptoms of poor oral health. Missing teeth make it difficult to chew food properly, limiting dietary choices which can compromise nutritional intake. Gaps in the teeth can cause speech difficulties like slurring or the inability to pronounce certain sounds. The loss of each tooth often induces shifting and misalignment of surrounding teeth, while the underlying jawbone loses structural density in the absence of tooth roots. In addition to compromising oral health, tooth loss creates unsightly gaps that keep people from smiling and takes a toll on their self-confidence.