Snap-on implant teeth in Timonium
When a denture slips or rubs, implants can hold it. Snap-on teeth click onto implants—a removable set anchored to your jaw, with an upper design that leaves most of your palate uncovered.
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Timonium, MD
Snap-on implant teeth in Timonium
~30% savings vs. fixed
Compared with a fixed implant set of teeth.
Premium snap attachments
Locator and Equator attachments connect your teeth to the implants.
Open-palate upper design
A horseshoe shape that doesn’t fully cover the palate like a denture.
Every dental service in Timonium, all in one place.
Snap-on implant teeth are one part of a full-service practice, and every one of these dental services is available in the same Timonium office.
Snap-on implant teeth, step by step
Here’s how a snap-on set of implant teeth is planned and made at the practice.
Talk through your teeth and budget
At a consultation, Dr. Haywood looks at the teeth you have and what you want from a new set. Implant work doesn’t mean losing all your teeth: any useful teeth that can support a good final result are kept.
Place the implants
An upper set usually rests on 4 or 5 implants. A lower set uses a minimum of 2, spread apart so chewing forces are shared and the denture doesn’t rock; 4 or more are often preferred for extra stability.
Snap on your new teeth
Your removable teeth are made with snap connectors that join them to the implants. If you start with fewer implants, more can often be added later, so you can upgrade stability as finances allow.
Patients in Timonium and Towson. In their words.
4.7 stars from 147 Google reviews · Dr. Steven W. Haywood, DDS: 35+ years in practice, Fellow of the ICOI, member of the AACD
“I came in knowing I’d have all of my teeth pulled — they were terrible and not worth fixing. Even I find it hard to believe these are not my real teeth. They look great, I feel and look younger, and I can eat anything I want with no trouble.”—Ed
“When I realized Dr. Haywood could give me implants that would be just like my natural teeth, I signed up immediately. After only a few painless visits, I had a smile like never before.”—Robert
“I’ve been putting off some serious dental procedures because of anxiety… Dr Haywood has been awesome with me. I have had major bone loss and need multiple implants, and he has made the whole experience very easy.”—Amanda
“My anxiety was put to rest in one visit… Now I actually get compliments on my teeth and I enjoy smiling more than ever.”—T.S.
“Best dental experience I ever had. The office feels more like someone’s home than a sterile office… I have always been terrified of dental visits. Not anymore.”—Kelli White
of flexible payment plans with Cherry
- No-interest financing options with CareCredit for up to 12 months
- Cherry uses a soft credit check that won’t affect your credit score
- Out of network: we file your insurance paperwork for you
- Apply online before your visit and get a decision in minutes
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A removable set of teeth, full or partial, that is secured by implants in your jawbone. A snap connector joins the teeth to each implant, so the set stays anchored while you eat and speak but can still be taken out. The connectors are durable and offer a lower-cost option than fixed, screw-in implant teeth. See all dental implant options.
In the upper jaw, usually 4 or 5 implants are placed. In the lower jaw, a minimum of 2 implants is used, spread apart so chewing forces are distributed over a larger area and the denture doesn’t rock. Four or more are often preferred in the lower jaw, to stop the teeth rocking forward or back and to keep food from collecting underneath while you chew.
Often, yes. Many people choose the 2-implant option for financial reasons. In many cases more implants can be added over time, so you can upgrade your implant denture when finances allow or when you want more stability.
Conventional dentures can cause sore spots on the gums, especially with harder foods or long wear. Anchoring the teeth to implants can relieve many of those difficulties, with stronger chewing and more comfort. The upper snap-on set is horseshoe-shaped and doesn’t fully cover the palate, while a conventional denture is bulkier and can change how you sense food temperature and flavor.
A full upper snap-on denture costs roughly 30% less than a comparable fixed implant set of teeth. Fixed teeth are screwed in or cemented and can’t be removed to clean underneath, while snap-on teeth are removable. Dr. Haywood can walk you through both at a consultation. See fixed full-arch implant teeth.
Yes. If you still have teeth that can be saved, they’re kept. Implants secure a partial better than the clips on a conventional partial, and there are no clips or wires to show in your smile. Clips also put stress on the teeth they grip, which can eventually cost you that tooth; an implant connection removes that risk.
With a conventional partial, losing a tooth can mean losing everything you paid for and starting over. With a snap-on implant partial, a tooth can simply be added, which makes it an easier way to plan ahead for changes that come with aging.
Upper snap-on dentures are made with snap connectors from two brands the practice likes: Locator attachments and Equator attachments. These premium attachments are chosen for long-term success.
Sedation options are available at the practice to help you feel calm and relaxed. Laughing gas is breathed through a nasal mask and wears off quickly enough for you to drive yourself home. Oral conscious sedation is a pill taken about an hour before your appointment; it stays in your system for several hours, so you’ll need a ride to and from the visit. See sedation dentistry.
108 W Timonium Rd, Ste 200, Timonium, MD 21093, serving Timonium, Towson, Pikesville, Baltimore and the surrounding communities. New patients are welcome. The practice is out of network with insurance companies: you pay at the time of service and the office files the paperwork on your behalf for maximum reimbursement. HSA and flex plans are welcome, and financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry. See financing options.