{"id":920,"date":"2016-01-26T09:51:44","date_gmt":"2016-01-26T09:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.leslatnerdds.com\/?p=920"},"modified":"2016-07-22T18:09:24","modified_gmt":"2016-07-22T18:09:24","slug":"modern-dentures-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/modern-dentures-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need To Know About Modern Dentures in Los Angeles"},"content":{"rendered":"\"dentures<\/a>To say I\u2019ve seen a lot of teeth throughout my career would be an understatement. One thing I\u2019ve learned during these years as your <\/span>trusted Los Angeles dentist<\/span><\/a> is that no two mouths are the same — ever. What works for one patient may not (and probably won\u2019t) work for another. That\u2019s why at Westside Dental Associates, we make sure to offer variety with each of our services. It\u2019s no different with dentures. If you\u2019re missing teeth and need a good, sturdy replacement in 2016, keep reading to learn about your options with modern dentures in Los Angeles.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n

A Variety of Options for Your Dentures in Los Angeles<\/span><\/h3>\r\nWhen it comes to advancements in dentistry over the past few decades, tooth replacement might top the list as the area with the most improvement. We\u2019re not talking about your grandmother\u2019s dentures here — today\u2019s tooth replacement is affordable, effective and can be just as sturdy and beautiful as your own natural teeth.<\/span>\r\n

Traditional Dentures<\/span><\/h4>\r\nWhen you think of dentures, you\u2019re probably imagining the conventional kind: a full set attached to a gum-colored base. Traditional dentures are secured in the mouth by denture adhesive or natural suction. For patients only missing a few teeth, partial dentures can be created, too.<\/span>\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, traditional dentures often result in an ill-fit, and must be remade as the mouth degenerates due to the missing teeth. <\/span>\r\n\r\nA better option for tooth replacement is a denture that\u2019s held in place by dental implants. <\/span>\r\n

Implant-Retained Dentures<\/span><\/h4>\r\nWhile the treatment time is longer, nothing offers a better tooth replacement than one secured by dental implants. The implants are tiny titanium posts, inserted directly into the space left by missing teeth. They act as a prosthetic root, stabilizing the beautiful denture that fits on top.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe benefits of implant-retained dentures are many compared to non-implant supported options. Some include:<\/span>\r\n