Dental Implants Over 60
Are you over the age of 60 and in need of teeth replacement? If so, you may be wondering, at my age what are my options? You may be worried that you’ll have to fall into the stereotypes of losing all your teeth, eating only soft foods, or having dentures that fall out randomly as you age. You’ve seen these stereotypes on tv or maybe even witnessed them with your own aging parents. Fear not though! If you are in good health, you are never too old for dental implants.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are prosthetics installed into your mouth that look, feel, and function just like natural teeth. A post is attached to your jawbone and the implant is attached to the post. This revolutionary technology secures the implant in place giving it the function, feel, and look of any natural tooth. With dental implants, the days of sliding, painful dentures are in the past. Furthermore, if you are in good health, regardless of your age, dental implants may be right for you.
What are the benefits of dental implants on people over 60?
There are numerous benefits of dental implants on all people, but in people over 60, these benefits are really important. Here are some of the benefits you can expect to come from your dental implants.
- Increased Life Expectancy: Dental implants can offer an increased life expectancy by impacting what and how you eat. Missing teeth can cause numerous health problems including infections. One of the biggest impacts though is the inability to eat or chew properly. Dentures only partially solve this. Yes, dentures replace teeth and allow you to chew and bite normally in theory. In practice however, dentures slip and move around in the mouth. This leads to a sore mouth and often a loss of desire to eat a well-balanced diet. Dental implants solve this. By staying in place in your mouth, you’ll be able to enjoy eating and this well-balanced diet as you age will help you live longer.
- Quality of Life: Regardless of how long you have left to live, everyone wants to enjoy a quality of life with the time they have left. Dental implants are sure to improve your quality of life by eliminating one extra thing you must worry about, your mouth. Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth. They therefore will allow you to live a normal life, eating what you want, when you want. This is sure to improve your quality of life in your golden years!
Are dental implants right for me?
If you’ve recently lost teeth or have been told you will soon, you may be wondering what your options are. Regardless of your age, if you are in good health, dental implants may be right for you. People as old as 85 and 90 have gone through the procedure. Dental implants are sure to improve your quality of life. Talk to your dentist today to find out if dental implants are right for you.
