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Can you go from wearing dentures to getting implants? Yes, many people in the UK do exactly that. Some do it after a year. Some after twenty.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the thing. Dentures can do a decent job. They fill the gaps, they\u2019re not too pricey, and they\u2019re quick to make. But after a while, the rubbing, the slipping, the glue, the sore spots \u2013 it all builds up. That\u2019s usually when people start whispering, \u201cCould implants be better?<\/p>\n
Short answer: yes, it\u2019s very possible, even if you\u2019ve worn dentures for years. The main question isn\u2019t your age. It\u2019s your bone.
\nOver time, dentures don\u2019t stimulate the jawbone, so the bone slowly shrinks. That\u2019s why cheeks can start to sink a little, and dentures loosen even when they once fit well. Implants are different. They sit in the bone like new roots and help keep the jaw stronger and more stable.<\/p>\n
Every case is different, but the rough journey looks like this.<\/p>\n
1. Assessment: X\u2011rays or a scan to check bone, gums, and general health.<\/p>\n
2. Plan: Decide if you need bone grafting or can go straight to implants.<\/p>\n
3. Placement: Implants are gently placed in the jaw under local anaesthetic.<\/p>\n
4. Healing: The bone bonds with the implant posts over a few months.<\/p>\n
5. New teeth: A fixed bridge or implant\u2011supported denture is fitted on top.<\/p>\n
Quick tip: in some cases, you can have \u201cteeth in a day\u201d or All\u2011on\u20114 style treatment, where a full arch is supported on fewer implants. Not everyone is suited, but it\u2019s worth asking.<\/p>\n
People don\u2019t just talk about chewing. They talk about feeling like their teeth belong to them again.<\/p>\n
1. Eating: Implants can restore much more bite force than dentures, so tougher foods feel doable again.<\/p>\n
2. Speaking: Less slipping means fewer worries about words \u201cclicking\u201d or the plate dropping at the wrong moment.<\/p>\n
3. Confidence: Many patients say they simply stop thinking about their teeth all day. That\u2019s the quiet win.<\/p>\n
In short, dentures can be a helpful starting point. Implants often feel like the long\u2011term upgrade.<\/p>\n
Implants do cost more up front than dentures, especially for full arches. But they tend to last much longer, and they can protect the jawbone, which dentures don\u2019t. Many UK clinics now offer finance, so people spread the cost over months or years instead of paying everything on day one.<\/p>\n
The main \u201ccost\u201d people notice, though? Time. Implants usually need several months from first scan to final teeth, especially if grafting is needed. That wait can be annoying. But for many, once they\u2019re biting into normal food again, the delay fades into the background.<\/p>\n
1. Can I get implants if I\u2019ve had dentures for 20 years?
\nOften yes, but you may need bone grafting or a different implant approach, depending on how much bone is left.<\/p>\n
2. Do I have to go without teeth during treatment?
\nNot usually. Many dentists can adapt or provide temporary dentures so you\u2019re not left toothless while the implants heal.<\/p>\n
3. Are implants painful compared to dentures?
\nMost people describe implant surgery as \u201cpressure and odd noises\u201d rather than sharp pain, and simple pain relief handles the soreness. Day to day, well\u2011fitted implants usually feel more comfortable than loose dentures.<\/p>\n
Tired of your dentures bossing you around at mealtimes? Might be time to see if implants could finally put you back in charge.<\/p>\n
Can you go from wearing dentures to getting implants? Yes, many people in the UK do exactly that. Some do it after a year. Some after twenty. Here\u2019s the thing. Dentures can do a decent job. They fill the gaps, they\u2019re not too pricey, and they\u2019re quick to make. But after a while, the rubbing, … Continue reading Can You Go From Wearing Dentures to Getting Implants?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":247,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Can You Go From Wearing Dentures to Getting Implants?","_seopress_titles_desc":"Wearing dentures and dreaming of secure implants? See if you can switch, what it involves, and real UK-friendly tips \u2013 click to know more.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=244"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/244\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":417,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/244\/revisions\/417"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}