Old Fashioned Dentures

Denture Problems

Old-fashioned dentures are, well, old-fashioned. Nothing has changed with the concept of old fashioned dentures for thousands of years. Dentures are made to resemble teeth and then jammed into someone’s mouth. Dentures only look like teeth. They in no way function like teeth.  Dentures are big, bulky plastic prostheses that merely sit/float on the gum tissue. You are lucky if they stay put, and good luck trying to eat anything other than soft foods.

Problems with Old-Fashioned Dentures:

1. Poor chewing ability
2. Do not stay in place
3. Rub sore spots on the gum tissue
4. Fall out causing social embarrassment
5. Need messy denture adhesives for stability
6. INCREASE bone and gum tissue deterioration
7. Alter the taste of food
8. Difficulty speaking
9. Must be taken out at night
10. Bulky

“Old-fashioned dentures only increase your dental disability.”

—Michael Nugent DDS

When the teeth are lost, the underlying bone starts to disappear because the bone is no longer needed to support the teeth. Therefore, patients without teeth start to lose jawbone and gum tissue. Their jaws literally will start to disappear. Wearing old-fashioned dentures ACCELERATES the disappearance of bone. The old-fashioned dentures rubbing on the gum tissue increase the rate at which the bone and gum tissue disappear.

This leads to a Dental Disability Death Spiral:

1. The bone and gum tissue disappear because of the lack of teeth.
2.  Dentures rub on the gum tissue, accelerating gum tissue and bone loss.
3. The dentures become more unstable because the gum tissue and bone is disappearing.
4.  The denture then rubs more often on the gum tissue, and bone loss is accelerated.
5.  The dentures no longer fit because the jawbone is missing.
6.  New dentures are made. However, the jawbone is almost completely gone so there is nothing for the new dentures to rest on.
7. Bone loss keeps on occurring. Dentures never fit right no matter how well the dentures are made.
8. The patient becomes severely dentally disabled and is an oral invalid.

Denture Relines:

Dental Implant Dentures:

Dental Implant Dentures eliminate all the problems of old-fashioned dentures. The implant dentures will “snap” onto the implants that are anchored in the jaw. No more loose or unstable dentures.

Dental implants are the only dental treatment option that stimulates and preserves bone levels. Dental implants MUST be considered as your primary option when replacing missing teeth. Dental implants are extremely versatile. They can be used to replace single missing teeth or serve as anchor points for dental implant dentures. Advanced fixed (does not come out) total teeth replacement options like the All on Four are possible with dental implants.

Traditional dentures may have been the standard in the past, but today’s dental advancements offer superior comfort, function, and stability. If your dentures slip, feel bulky, or require adhesive just to stay in, you’re not alone—and you deserve better.

Old-fashioned dentures simply rest on the gums and rely on suction or glue. Over time, they can become loose due to jawbone shrinkage, making it difficult to chew, speak clearly, or feel confident in public.

Thankfully, dental implant dentures are changing everything.

By anchoring the denture to small titanium implants placed in the jawbone, we can provide a secure, locked-in fit—without messy adhesives or constant adjustments. These implant-supported dentures not only look and feel more like natural teeth but also preserve bone health and dramatically improve your quality of life.

At our Pasadena, TX dental office, we help patients transition from traditional dentures to modern solutions with care, precision, and cutting-edge technology. If you’re in Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, or surrounding areas, discover how Dr. Nugent can give you a stronger, more confident smile.