Once you lose a tooth, you experience more than just a problem with your smile. The cosmetic effect of tooth loss is nothing to shrug off, but you should be aware that your incomplete smile will make biting and chewing more difficult. You should also know that you are more likely to lose more teeth if you do not address the gap that has already been created by tooth loss. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we can meet with individuals who are worried about the loss of a tooth. Through the placement of a restoration on a dental implant, it is possible to permanently replace your missing tooth, improve your bite support, and prevent long-term oral health issues that stem from tooth loss!
What Tooth Loss Does To Affect A Person’s Quality Of Life
If you have a missing tooth, there are several unpleasant oral health issues that you can experience. A single missing tooth can change the way you bite and chew. The stress linked to this will make you vulnerable to chronic aches and pains, and may lead to issues with chronic teeth grinding. In time, the lack of support for teeth next to a gap can lead to the loss of more teeth, and the lack of stimulation from teeth roots can cause your jawbone to lose mass, which creates oral health and cosmetic concerns.
Are You A Good Candidate For Implant Placement?
Before your dentist can approve you for a procedure to place a dental implant, your oral health will need to be evaluated. It may be necessary to address an active problem with periodontal disease or trouble with the health of teeth before you can have your implant put in position. In addition to watching out for active problems, the initial study performed by your dentist will be used to determine the right place and angle for your implant.
We Can Also Restore Your Full Smile With A Dental Bridge
Is it possible to keep a dental prosthetic in place without the use of a dental implant? With a custom dental bridge, we can actually use a pair of dental crowns to keep your restoration in position. A bridge is made to address one missing tooth, or several adjacent teeth that have been lost. When the pair of crowns at each side are placed on your natural teeth, they will hold the restoration securely enough to ensure it stays in place even when you use it for biting and chewing.
Talk To Your Ankeny, IA Dentist About Dental Implant Placement
Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office is prepared to help patients regain their incomplete smile by helping plan their dental implant placement and restoration. If you have questions about this procedure, or any other treatment we can use to restore a person’s oral health, please call Dental Impressions at (515) 965-0230.
