In this video, Dr. Robert Ellis explains what a snap-in denture is, how it works, and what patients should know about daily care and wear.
A “snap-in denture” is another term for an implant-stabilized denture that you can remove yourself. We generally recommend removing it at night to give your gums time to rest and recover, but it’s not strictly necessary. The important part is cleaning underneath the denture regularly.
The denture simply snaps on and off the implants using O-rings, making it easy to remove and replace. Many patients, especially women, choose to wear their dentures 24/7, and that’s perfectly fine as long as they are kept clean.
If you or someone you love is struggling with missing teeth or loose dentures, contact Dr. Robert Ellis in Rigby, ID, for a free consultation to learn how our life-changing treatments can enhance your smile, improve your function, and restore your self-confidence.
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If you have Idaho Medicaid dental benefits, Idaho Smiles provides your dental coverage. Patients in the state’s Medicaid dental program deserve to get the most out of their coverage, especially when they’re looking to replace missing teeth. An important question you might ask yourself: Does Medicaid cover dental implants? The answer is that state insurance may cover some of [...]
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