“Dental Implants vs. Dentures: What’s Best for Your Smile and Budget?”
Missing teeth can make it hard to chew, smile, or feel confident. But don’t worry—there are good ways to fix it! Two of the most common choices are dental implants and dentures. So, what’s the difference, and which one is right for you?
At Family & Cosmetic Dentistry of Murfreesboro, we help people find the best way to get their smile back.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are fake teeth that are placed into your jawbone. They stay fixed in your mouth and look and feel like real teeth. They are not removeable.
Why People Like Implants:
They last a long time (over 15 years!)
They help keep your jawbone strong
They look and work like real teeth
You don’t have to take them out
Best For:
Healthy People with strong bones in their jaw
People who want a long-lasting fix
Those who want something that feels just like real teeth
What Are Dentures?
Dentures are fake teeth you can take out. They come in two types: full dentures (for replacing all your teeth in one or both jaws) or partial dentures (if you still have some teeth and are only replacing the missing ones).
Why People Like Dentures:
They cost less at first
They can be made pretty quickly
They’re a good option if your jawbone isn’t strong enough for implants
Best For:
People missing many teeth
People looking to save money
People who want to avoid extra surgery
Quick Look: Implants vs. Dentures
Feature Dental Implants Dentures
How Long They Last 15+ years 5–10 years
Help Jawbone Stay Strong Yes No
Comfort Very comfortable Can move around
Cleaning Brush and floss like normal Take out and clean daily
Starting Cost More expensive Less expensive
Time to complete Sometimes up to one year Typically less than one month
How Do You Choose?
Here are a few things to think about:
Are your gums and jaw healthy enough for implants?
How much can you spend?
Do you want something that stays in or comes out?
We offer free consultations at our Murfreesboro office to help you decide what’s best for your smile.
Why Come to Family & Cosmetic Dentistry of Murfreesboro? Our team is friendly, skilled, and uses the latest tools to help you smile with confidence. We also offer easy ways to pay, gentle care, and clear advice about your options.
Let’s Get Your Smile Back!
We’d love to help you feel great about your teeth again. Book your free consultation at Family & Cosmetic Dentistry of Murfreesboro today. Whether you pick implants or dentures, we’ll help you choose the right path for you.