IMPLANTS & MISSING TEETH OPTIONS
The loss of one or more teeth can have a devastating effect on someone’s quality of life. People may experience problems chewing and be unable eat food they once enjoyed. They may become self-conscious and lose confidence socially, not smiling and laughing. Missing teeth can even affect the way you speak.
Why replace missing teeth?
Missing teeth not only have social consequences, they also pose problems for your long-term dental health. When a tooth is lost the jawbone can shrink, losing support for your face and making you look older. There is also a risk of movement of the teeth both opposite and adjacent to the missing tooth. The opposing teeth no longer in contact during biting may ‘over-erupt,’ while neighbouring teeth may drift or tip over into the space.
The slippery slope...
Of course there is the simple fact that for every tooth lost there is one less tooth to bite on. Not only is chewing reduced but the remaining tooth must carry the extra load. Overloaded teeth can fracture and fail and this may lead to the loss of more teeth in the future.
We can help!
If any of these problems sound like you, then we can help. With modern dentistry there are a variety of ways to replace missing teeth, depending on your needs. Together we can choose the treatment that is best for you. These options include: