5 Reasons to Replace Missing Teeth

If you have one or more missing teeth then we can replace them with dental implants. From a single tooth option to replacing all missing teeth with All-on-4 implant dentures, we can return your ability to eat and speak with ease. At Ft. Worth Dental Implants we can replace missing teeth with a lifelike prosthetic. Let’s look at the benefits of addressing your tooth loss.

5 Reasons to Restore Lost Teeth

1. Improve You Appearance: Missing teeth can hurt the appearance of your smile. Many people feel self-conscious and may avoid smiling in public or social interactions entirely. However, restoring the smile can boost confidence and allow a person to smile without hesitation.

2. Avoid Loss of Jawbone Tissue: Often, losing a tooth means the body responds by suspending the flow of nutrients to the jawbone surrounding the lost teeth. Without these key doses of calcium and phosphorus, the bone may begin to deteriorate. Loss of jawbone density can lead to further tooth loss and an aged appearance, including sunken cheeks and a ptotic chin. Since the body accepts a dental implant as a natural tooth, you can avoid the loss of jawbone tissue.

3. Prevent Misalignment: When you lose a tooth the adjacent teeth may begin to drift towards the now empty space between teeth. The result can be embarrassing misalignment. In addition to appearance, misalignment can endanger oral health by increasing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. By replacing the lost teeth you prevent the onset of misalignment.

4. Avoid Tooth Decay and Gum Disease: As briefly touched on above, the misalignment that develops when you lose one or more teeth can boost the risk of cavities or periodontal disease. This occurs because thorough brushing and flossing becomes difficult if the teeth are crooked or overlap. Soon, food particles remain trapped between teeth, where bacteria break them down and create plaque buildup. Plaque not only weakens the enamel, but inflames the gums as well.

5. Reduce the Risk of TMJ Disorder and Bruxism: Tooth loss can place pressure on the jaw joints, leading to TMJ disorder or even bruxism (teeth grinding). Restoring lost teeth can stop the onset of these common oral health concerns. 

Schedule An Appointment With Your Fort Worth Dentist

Ryan Knight, DMD, offers a comprehensive and proactive approach to dental care to help patients enjoy healthy, functional and beautiful smiles. From implant dentistry to wisdom tooth extraction, we can help you achieve your highest level of oral fitness.

To schedule an appointment, contact our Fort Worth office by calling (817) 737-6601.

The post 5 Reasons to Replace Missing Teeth appeared first on Fort Worth Dental Implants.

from Fort Worth Dental Implants http://ift.tt/1G1yKmr
via IFTTT