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If you’ve recently lost a tooth, you may be wondering if you need to replace it right away or if you can wait. Besides the obvious inconvenience and embarrassment tooth loss can cause, you should also know that leaving a missing tooth untreated can lead to a variety of oral health problems. Here are a few of the top risks associated with missing teeth, and how dental implants can help you avoid these risks.   Bite Changes   The way your upper and lower teeth fit together when you close your mouth is often referred to as your “bite”. When your bite is off, it can make it more difficult for you to speak and chew. A misaligned bite can also cause strain and discomfort in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Unfortunately, if you are missing teeth and don’t seek treatment, the remaining teeth in your mouth will slowly start to shift and fill in the gaps left by the missing teeth. Over time, shifting of the teeth will cause your bite to change. If you receive dental ...

It may not seem like a big deal to lose one or a few teeth. However, failing to replace your missing teeth can lead to serious issues that can negatively impact your oral and overall health. To prevent these issues from developing, it’s important to receive dental implants soon after you lose your teeth. Here are three unexpected complications that can be caused by missing teeth if they’re not quickly replaced. Bone Loss Did you know the roots of your teeth constantly stimulate your jaw bone and prevent it from losing mass over time? When the roots of a tooth are no longer there, the area directly beneath the site of tooth loss begins to degrade. Although the degradation process is generally slow, it can cause the shape of the jaw to change over time. If you have a periodontist quickly replace your missing teeth with implants, you can maintain your jaw bone health because implant posts stimulate the bone much like natural tooth roots do. Bite Changes When a tooth socket is left unfille ...

There are many drawbacks to having missing teeth, but advances in technology have made it possible for people to have dental implants and get their mouth and health back. The implant procedure involves your dentist placing a titanium post in the jawbone and topping it with a natural-looking crown. The procedure is often completed over several visits, and not everyone may qualify. If implants are a suitable option for you, however, you could enjoy these health benefits. Eat the Foods You Love Because the dental implants are posts embedded into your jawbone, they do not move around the way other dental prosthetics might. This means you do not have to worry as much about eating your favorite foods; your dental implant will function like a real tooth and help you eat and drink like normal. Speak With Ease In addition to eating what you like, dental implants also make it easier to speak like normal because they stay securely in place. There is no awkward movement of your jaw to worry about because your ...

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If you are missing a tooth, your periodontist may recommend a dental implant. Many people who take hypertension medication to lower their blood pressure falsely believe they cannot have implants. Here are the steps we take in implant surgery and how your medication may affect the procedure.

People lose teeth for many reasons, and a good percentage of adults in the United States have at least one missing tooth. Fortunately, there is no need to suffer from lack of confidence because of missing teeth when you have the option of dental implants from a periodontist.

With strong, fully functional dental implants, you no longer need to worry about passing up the Thanksgiving feast. Dental implants are strong enough to protect your mouth and gums, even during the holidays.