If you're missing all your teeth, you need to think about replacements. If you can't afford dental implants, you might think standard dentures are your only option. That's not the case. You can also choose overdentures. Overdentures are an excellent option for replacement teeth. One benefit of overdentures is that they're not like standard dentures. Instead, overdentures use both methods. Overdentures start with several implanted posts. The implanted posts secure the overdenture in place. 

Overdentures can get removed for dental hygiene purposes. In fact, they should get removed at night. If you haven't talked to your dentist about overdentures yet, now's the time to do that. If you're not sure that overdentures are right for you, read the list provided below. Here are four important reasons to choose overdentures. 

They Support Good Nutrition 

If you've decided on dentures, you need to think about your nutrition. You might not realize this, but dentures can interfere with your health. In fact, traditional dentures can interfere with your health in a couple of ways. First, dentures can prevent you from chewing your food properly. Second, dentures can leave sores on your gums, which can hinder your ability to eat without pain. Overdentures are different. Overdentures allow you to chew your food properly. Also, because the dentures attach to implants, they don't cause gum sores. That means you can chew your food without pain. 

They Protect the Jaw Bone

If you want to protect your jawbone, it's time to talk to your dentist about overdentures. Traditional dentures can lead to bone loss. The pressure of the dentures can cause the jaw bone to deteriorate. Not only that, there's no structure there to protect the bone. That's why overdentures are so beneficial. The implants are placed into the jaw, which helps maintain bone strength. Plus, the dentures don't press on the gums, which protects the jaw bone. 

They Ensure a Secure Fit

If you wear dentures right now, you know how uncomfortable they can be. You also know how often dentures can slip. Even if you use adhesive, the dentures can still slip out of place. Overdentures are different. Overdentures attach right to the implanted posts. Those posts hold your overdentures in place to ensure a secure fit. That means you can enjoy life, without worrying about your dentures slipping. 

Don't settle for traditional dentures. Talk to your dentist today about the benefits of overdentures.