20 FOCUS MARCH 2018 462 Paxton Street, Port Perry Located across from the hospital in the Medical Associates building 905-985-8459 Call today to book an appointment. www.dentistportperry.com EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Stabilizing dentures with locators DENTURE IMPLANTS,ALSO KNOW AS LOCATORS The locator is a round metal stud or ball attachment. Two or more Locators are implanted into the jaw bone, to support and secure the dentures.The locator and dentures fit together in the same way Lego pieces do. BENEFITS OF LOCATORS * Can be removed daily for cleaning * Puts an end to slipping dentures * Restores proper chewing * Improves speech and confidence * Increased comfort * Ends the cost of denture adhesives * Often utilizes your existing denture * Minimally invasive procedure What can I do when my dentures slip or flop? Removable Implant-Supported Dentures After the implants have healed your denture is modified to snap onto the ball tops. The denture will be secure but may be removed for cleaning with a simple snap allowing you to go about your daily life with confidence. OUR DENTAL TEAM WILL DIAGNOSE AND DETERMINE IF A LOCATOR OVER-DENTURE IS RIGHT FOR YOU.