“Can I get dentures for just my bottom teeth?” The short answer is yes. But should you get only bottom dentures? You won’t want to after this-
Bottom dentures aren’t the only way to replace missing teeth. In fact, using dentures to replace missing teeth can have some long-term consequences that can prevent you from getting more permanent and comfortable solutions in the future. Keep reading to find out what they are.
If you’re ready for a permanent solution for missing teeth on the top or bottom that won’t have the same consequences as dentures - take the 60-second quiz to see if you may be eligible for dental implants
Why You Don’t Want Just Bottom Dentures
“Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time.”
Famous last words …
Although getting bottom dentures only or any set of dentures may seem like a good idea initially, it’s kind of like planting a bunch of trees right next to your house. It looks good for a little while until those tree roots start destroying your home’s foundation!
Dentures may solve the problem of missing teeth temporarily, but after wearing them long enough, your jaw bone and oral health will be at risk for bigger problems.
Problems with Bottom Dentures
The first issue is replacing your bottom teeth with dentures means you no longer have any of those teeth. When you no longer have those teeth, it is detrimental to your jawbone.
Your natural teeth have a root system that connects to the jawbone. When you bite down and chew on your food, the pressure of the chewing travels through the roots to the jaw and stimulates your bone cells to regenerate.
The physical act of chewing with natural teeth can actually strengthen that jawbone and encourage it to remain healthy and thriving.
So what happens when you’re missing your natural permanent teeth?
Well, it’s not good. The bone cells that are no longer being stimulated by your natural teeth begin going through a process of resorption. Resorption is when the healthy bone cells are reabsorbed by the blood stream and taken away from the bones that need them to fulfill their purpose.
When the jawbone no longer has cells regenerating and helping it to increase in strength, it does the opposite and begins to get weaker and lose volume.
What does this have to do with bottom dentures?
When you no longer have teeth, your jaw bone deteriorates. Bottom dentures can’t solve that problem - They aren’t placed in the bone like dental implants are. They just rest on top of your gums, providing a temporary fix that comes with a series of other problems.
So why is it so bad if your bone begins to shrink? For one, It starts to change how your face looks.
Unfortunately, there’s more. Yep. There are more reasons why bottom dentures are not a decision you want to stick with.
Bottom Dentures Don’t Stay in Place!
If you’re replacing missing teeth with dentures, you expect them to do their job, right? Unfortunately dentures don’t always work as well as people hope.
Your bottom dentures rely on gravity and your cheek muscles to hold them in place. Not to mention, they’re made to fit your jaw as it is when you first get your dentures.
As previously mentioned, your jaw will shrink and eventually those bottom dentures won’t fit so well. Muscles also get weaker with age. This doesn’t help those dentures stay in place very well.
Many people use adhesives to try to keep their dentures in place, but with a bad fit - adhesives can only do so much.
Even if you are able to get them refitted, the jaw will continue to shrink and change, beginning a seemingly endless cycle of discomforts and getting refittings.
Unfortunately, dentures just can not function like natural teeth. And they certainly shouldn’t be used as a permanent replacement for missing teeth.
So what’s the solution for missing bottom teeth? (And top teeth for that matter…)
Dental Implants vs Bottom Dentures
Dental implants are the permanent solution that dentures try to be, but just aren’t. They aren’t removable like dentures, they don’t need to be refitted, and they help keep the jawbone healthy and prevent it from shrinking.
BE WARNED - to be a candidate for dental implants, you must have enough healthy jawbone for the dental implants to be placed.
In other words, wearing dentures for too long can put you at risk of not qualifying for a more comfortable, permanent solution to missing teeth.
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What Should You Do to Replace Your Bottom Teeth?
Now that you know some of the drawbacks of bottom dentures and some of the benefits of permanent dental implants, let’s talk about how you can get your smile restored, fast.
Traditional methods of doing dental implants may take up to 10+ months to get patients their permanent teeth. While they wait, they’re given temporary teeth that are hardly a step up from dentures.
With Nuvia Dental Implants, you can expect to have new permanent teeth in twenty-four hours.
You won’t be stuck with temporary dentures that can easily break or some other version of false teeth for weeks. Nope. Your final set is in your mouth within a short, twenty-four-hour period after surgery.
And there is even more good news about Nuvia full mouth dental implants. That liquid diet that some dental implant patients are put on? Mmm-mm. None of that. You are not stuck slurping protein shakes and soup. You can begin eating real food immediately, as long as it’s soft enough to cut with a plastic fork.
The dental implants and permanent zirconia teeth you get at Nuvia are designed to last a lifetime with proper care.
Dental implants let you totally skip the hassle of bottom dentures and top dentures alike. No need to worry about your teeth slipping, losing alignment, needing to be refitted, or sore gums from your dentures rubbing on them.
You also don’t need to worry about future issues with your jawbone shrinking and changing the structure of your face. That’s a huge win!
Finding a Provider You Can Trust
Getting dental implants requires oral surgery. Elsewhere, some people are given local anesthesia, or numbing of the area being worked on only. Yikes!
Every patient at Nuvia is sedated with general anesthesia so they can comfortably sleep during the procedure.
Your health and safety are a top priority for us. Your surgery and sedation will not be left up to chance. You are assigned your very own anesthetist for sedation, allowing your dental implant surgeon to be solely focused on your procedure.
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In Conclusion - Can You Get Bottom Dentures For Just Your Bottom Teeth?
You bet. You sure can. We have seen plenty of people who decided to get dentures to replace their bottom teeth. It is a definite possibility for you.
We’re not saying it’s a good idea, we’re just telling you that it’s a possibility. That’s true.
However, getting dentures on your bottom teeth most certainly has consequences.
Getting dentures for your bottom teeth may seem like a good idea. In fact, you’ll find plenty of resources on the internet that may point you in the direction of dentures.
Remember, the internet also has resources that show you how to crochet your own shoes. It doesn’t make it a good idea.
Just like your doctor begs you not to google your medical symptoms and self-diagnose, we advise that you get all the facts about your current oral health and what will be the healthiest, most permanent solution for you.
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