A great smile is always something people in San Francisco and around the Bay want to achieve. And today, there are two main choices to get them there: dental implants vs. dentures. 
For someone focused solely on the price tag, dentures might seem like a more affordable option – until they experience the daily interruptions required to care for them. One old saying is ‘time is money,’ and it takes a lot of time to maintain a set of dentures!
Denture maintenance is vastly different from dental implants because bacteria associated with dentures must be consistently dealt with. Here are a few things a denture wearer is advised to do to maintain a healthy mouth:
- After every meal, rinse the dentures with warm water. It’s also important to rinse out the mouth. All food particles should be removed before putting the dentures back in.
- Dental powder must be cleaned out regularly and reapplied to keep the dentures secure. This can happen several times a day because old powder can stick to the roof of the mouth or in globs between the gums and dentures.
- Dentures must be removed every night and left to soak in a special cleaning solution.
To review more details, the World of Dentistry posted some content about routine denture care . In comparison, today’s dental implants only require the standard oral care needed for real teeth such as regular flossing, brushing, and rinsing. Having the power to manage oral care easily is a relief to our Bay Area men and women on the go.
Dental Implants are a Flexible Choice for Globe-Hopping San Franciscans
We always tell our patients that dental implants are an investment. You pay for teeth that are meant to function like real teeth 24/7. And that can be a relief to someone who lives with an unpredictable schedule. San Francisco is a world-class city with many locals being seasoned world-travelers. They know how to pack lightly for a long trip and prepare for layovers along the way. A flexible oral care process supporting their on-the-move lifestyle may be preferred.
Here are a few instances where investing in dental implants may save a busy person time:
Long overseas red-eye flights can mean snoozing in the chair without a nightstand nearby. With dental implants, they don’t need to worry about soaking dentures. When you wake up, a quick trip to the bathroom and brushing is just fine.
If a traveler has stopped for a quick snack, they might not have time to rinse out their mouth after eating. Dental implants allow a person on the move to handle rinsing after they’ve slowed down.
Whether a traveler freshens up in an airport bathroom or a small outdoor retreat, brushing teeth is less effort than removing teeth (and less embarrassing, too). And a bright, resilient smile is a great way to make a great impression on your travels!
If you’re curious about the cost of dental implants or how dental implants might be good for you, please reach out to our San Francisco team for a free consultation.
