{"id":156,"date":"2019-12-21T14:15:41","date_gmt":"2019-12-21T14:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/?p=156"},"modified":"2026-07-02T13:02:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T20:02:38","slug":"4-dental-implants-bellingham-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/4-dental-implants-bellingham-differences\/","title":{"rendered":"How All-on-4 Compares to Other Kinds of Tooth Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you may take your smile for granted for most of your life, the sad truth is that tooth loss is all too common; in fact, over 35 million Americans have lost all their upper or lower teeth. In cases like this, continuing to live a full, high-quality life depends on choosing the right kind of tooth replacement. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/all-on-4-implant-dentures.html\">All-on-4 dental implants<\/a> in Bellingham might seem like a perfect solution once you\u2019ve learned about them, but it\u2019s important to see how they stack up next to your other options first. Read on to learn more about All-on-4 and its pros and cons compared to other restorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are All-on-4 Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All-on-4 implants work a little differently than traditional implants. A full row of teeth are placed on \u2013 as the name suggests \u2013 four dental implants. However, the implants near the back of the mouth are inserted at an angle so that they\u2019re supported by the natural density near the front of the jawbone. Because of this, All-on-4 patients can usually avoid the need for bone grafting, and their implants are often stable enough to support dentures immediately after placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All-on-4 VS Traditional Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compared to dentures that rest directly on the gums, All-on-4 is much more stable and prevents your false teeth from slipping while eating and laughing. Also, All-on-4 implant dentures will improve your chewing power by about 70%, meaning you can comfortably enjoy a wider variety of foods; with regular dentures, while you\u2019ll be able to eat most things, certain meals (such as steak and corn on the cob) might be more challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All-on-4 VS Implant Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dentures can be supported by traditional implants instead of ones placed by the All-on-4 technique. Both kinds of implant-retained dentures will provide strong, stable smiles, and they\u2019ll help stimulate the jawbone to stop it from breaking down (which happens when teeth are lost). However, traditional implants need time to join with the bone before they can support dentures, meaning you\u2019ll likely have to go a few months without teeth. With All-on-4, you can receive temporary dentures right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All-on-4 VS Dental Bridges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dental bridge is comprised of a pair of crowns that holds a false tooth between them; this type of restoration can be supported by two implants. While they\u2019re usually used to replace a few teeth in a row, about four bridges can replace an entire arch of teeth. Compared to All-on-4, this option requires more dental implants, and the false teeth usually can\u2019t be placed right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not everyone is a candidate for All-on-4, so take the time to ask your dentist in Bellingham about all the available options; they\u2019ll help you make a choice that will ultimately have you smiling again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patients at Young Dental Advanced Dental Arts benefit from two dentists and an anesthesiologist who are passionate about improving people\u2019s lives by enhancing their oral health. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/meet-dr-young.html\">Dr. Young<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/meet-dr-montileaux.html\">Dr. Montileaux<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/meet-dr-pfeiffer.html\">Dr. Pfeiffer<\/a> collaborate to offer a comprehensive menu of services, including cosmetic procedures, to meet your family\u2019s unique needs under one roof. They take the time to get to know your unique concerns and goals, then provide customized services to address them. You can request an appointment on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>&nbsp;or call <a href=\"tel:+13606760642\">(360) 676-0642<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"While you may take your smile for granted for most of your life, the sad truth is that tooth loss is all too common; in fact, over 35 million Americans have lost all their upper or lower teeth. In cases like this, continuing to live a full, high-quality life depends on choosing the right kind of tooth replacement. All-on-4 dental implants in Bellingham might seem like a perfect solution once you\u2019ve learned about them, but it\u2019s important to see how they stack up next to your other options first. Read on to learn more about All-on-4 and its pros and cons compared to other restorations. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/4-dental-implants-bellingham-differences\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":157,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-156","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>All-on-4 Implants Bellingham | Tooth Replacement | Young Dental Advanced Dental Arts<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"While All-on-4 dental implants in Bellingham can very effectively replace an entire arch of teeth, take the time to consider other options as well.\" \/>\n<meta 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