Tooth loss can happen due to a number of factors, and the gaps left behind can cause issues with the health, function, and appearance of your smile. Which is why replacing your missing teeth is so important, and we have an option that can last for years to come. In today’s blog, your Brighton, MA, dentist talks about replacing missing teeth with dental implants.
The Causes and Risks of Tooth Loss
We could suffer from the loss of our natural teeth due to factors like tooth decay, infection, or even injury. The most common factor behind tooth loss is actually periodontal disease, or more accurate, the periodontitis stage. When we lose teeth, this could leave behind gaps that cause misalignment, as teeth drift from position. This leads to issues with your appearance and could increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Missing teeth could upset bite balance to allow TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding) to develop. You could have issues eating your favorite foods or even speaking clearly. Your jaw also loses mass and density, which causes further tooth loss and eventually, an older appearance. But we can help with the placement of dental implants!
Planning Your Tooth Replacement
You should schedule a visit with our team, so we can talk to you about your oral hygiene habits and also examine your smile with advanced digital x-ray technology. This allows us to assess the cause and beauty of your tooth loss. We also have a chance to look at the jaw and choose the best angles, positions, and depths to insert your dental implants. Every smile is unique, and we take a personalized approach to providing new teeth.
The Dental Implant Placement Process
The implant portion consists of a biocompatible titanium post, one that is inserted into the jawbone and acts like a new root. The body sees it as such, and the flow of key nutrients to the jaw resumes, so your smile doesn’t lose mass and density. This means your new implant has a chance to last for decades to come, maybe even a lifetime. For an individual one, we could complete the new tooth with a custom crown. But we could also use several posts to support a bridge or even a complete set of fixed dentures. If you have any questions about how we take on missing teeth with dental implants, then contact our team today.
Talk to Brighton Family Dental About Implant Dentistry
We want to help you obtain new teeth that will look and function like natural ones, and last for years to come. Learn more about how we address tooth loss by calling us at Brighton Family Dental Group in Brighton, MA, today at (617) 562-5210.
