Dr. Gary Joh Offers Denture Wearers Ideal Alternative for Better Overall Health

Michigan dentist Dr. Gary Joh of Comfort Dentistry is helping denture wearers in Clinton Township achieve better oral and overall health with the latest technology in dental implants. Using mini dental implants, Dr. Joh is able to give denture wearers permanent smiles that bring with them a variety of other health benefits. Best of all, the mini implants procedure can be completed in as little as two hours. Continue reading →

Nov 27, 2015 /prREACH/ -- Michigan dentist Dr. Gary Joh of Comfort Dentistry is helping denture wearers in Clinton Township achieve better oral and overall health with the latest technology in dental implants. Using mini dental implants, Dr. Joh is able to give denture wearers permanent smiles that bring with them a variety of other health benefits. Best of all, the mini implants procedure can be completed in as little as two hours.

Beyond giving patients confident, permanent smiles, mini dental implants also help preserve the patient’s jawbone density that can diminish over time while wearing removable dentures. Mini dental implants also allow patients to eat a more well-rounded diet compared to the restricted diet that is often necessary with removable dentures.

When permanent teeth are lost due to injury, decay, or other health problems, the jaw bone and gum tissues where the tooth or teeth once resided begin to diminish due to lack of use, similar to the way a muscle atrophies when not in use. Overtime, this bone and gum resorption can lead to the loss of surrounding teeth, removable dentures becoming ill fitted, and patients having a “sunken in” appearance. Because mini dental implants mimic the function of natural tooth roots, they are able to help keep the patient’s jawbone and gum tissues viable and healthy for years to come.

Additionally, mini dental implants allow denture wearers to chew properly and to eat a more well-rounded diet that often isn’t possible with removable dentures that require adhesive pastes or strips. Many denture wearers struggle with being able to chew their food properly, which can lead to digestive problems. Additionally, removable dentures prevent many patients from being able to eat leafy greens, fresh produce, nuts, and tough meat. As a result, they may not get the nutrients available in a well-rounded diet. With mini dental implants, patients can enjoy eating all of the foods that they once did before tooth loss.

The mini dental implants procedure is virtually painless for the patient and requires little, if any, downtime. Dr. Joh can complete this process in as little as two hours. The mini dental implants are inserted through the gums into the jaw bone, typically placed in a series of 4-6 on the upper and bottom arches of the mouth. These implants act as anchors for dentures, giving patients a permanent solution that is much more comfortable, functional, and aesthetic.

To learn more about Dr. Gary Joh and the mini dental implants he offers for denture wearers in Clinton Township at Comfort Dentistry, please visit www.drjoh.com.