Have you lost a tooth recently? Or perhaps you’ve had one or more teeth extracted recently due to damage, decay, or gum disease? Regardless of how a missing tooth goes missing, it is important to replace said tooth in a timely manner. Although you may not be worried about replacing missing teeth, especially if they are not immediately visible when you speak or smile, not replacing them can cause serious problems for your remaining teeth. Here are five reasons why you should replace missing teeth
PREVENTING
OVERGROWTH OF TEETH
When you have gaps left by
missing teeth, it can lead to the teeth next to them shifting in an attempt to
fill the void. If you have a tooth missing on the bottom, the tooth directly
above it may grow longer due to the gap.
RETAINING
FUNCTION
The primary function of your
teeth is to grind and bite. When teeth are missing, it affects your ability to
chew correctly. Your teeth also affect your speech, and missing teeth affect
how the air flows during speech and can lead to speech impairment.
MAINTAINING AN
EVEN BITE
To have an even bite, the
whole upper and lower jaw must be full of teeth. When teeth are missing and
there is a gap, eventually, the teeth will shift to try and fill the void,
affecting the way the lower and upper arch meet. If you have an uneven bite, it
can cause various issues that affect the jaw and teeth.
IMPROVING YOUR
SMILE
When you replace your missing
teeth, it will improve the aesthetics of your smile.
It has been proven that having a pleasant smile that you feel good about has
social, emotional, and professional benefits.
PREVENTS BONE
LOSS
Once a tooth is lost, the
jawbone is no longer getting stimulation from chewing, which will result in the
body absorbing the bone tissue from the jawbone and using it in other
locations. Eventually, the bone loss may cause the shape of your face to change
significantly. If you want to prevent this, replacing your missing teeth with dental implants is ideal.
Options
For Replacing Missing Teeth
IMPLANTS
Dental implants integrate
with your natural bone and are an ideal option. Implants are made
from titanium, a biocompatible material and once the implant is secure and
fully healed, a prosthetic tooth is attached. Implants are the latest,
aesthetic options that do not involve adjacent teeth.
BRIDGES
These are often considered the second best option right
behind implants.For a bridge, the two teeth on either side of your missing
teeth will receive crowns, and then a fake tooth is added to replace your
missing tooth. So it is like a set of joint caps. A bridge is fixed so you
don’t have to constantly remove it, which gives it better functionality
compared to the removable options.Bridges are also less expensive, and take much less
time to complete than dental implants.
DENTURES
Various types like complete dentures, removable partial
dentures, cast partial dentures, Implant supported dentures are available. All
have their specific indication which can be explained to you by your Dentist.
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iDent, Idyll Dental Clinic
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