What to Expect from a Missing Tooth
Nothing’s more bothersome than one or more missing teeth going into your later years. Even if you can live with the embarrassment of a missing tooth, there’s far greater problems that come to fruition down the road. The best solution in this situation is a dental implant, but not many people quite realize that yet as over 200 million Americans are living with at least one missing tooth! Fortunately, One Stop Implants & Dental wants to educate you on the consequences of not restoring a missing tooth. Take a look here at how an untreated missing tooth can leave a scar in your life.
Missing Teeth are Really Painful to Deal With
There are negatives to having a missing tooth. First is your appearance, you obviously have a gap in your teeth and that’s not something to be proud of. Next is your confidence, as there’s no way you’re going to embrace a missing tooth. However, there’s worse consequences for having one or more missing teeth that pose a threat to your oral and overall health. This includes:
Gum Disease and Tooth Decay – These are the two biggest problems a missing tooth brings. Your body will try to cover as much of the surface area where your missing tooth is by shifting the position of adjacent teeth. This involves lots of pain and tooth discomfort, making eating and speaking near impossible without it hurting. This also makes it hard to clean your teeth without feeling painful, allowing plaque to form and increasing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
Crooked Teeth – Once your teeth start to shift, you’re going to experience crooked teeth. The only thing we see coming out of this is embarrassment of your teeth and of your smile. However, crooked teeth also create bite problems and join pain. Crooked teeth are extremely hard to deal with, as the only solution available to repair the problem is by extracting them.
Bone Loss – Losing a tooth is detrimental to the structure of your jawbone. Your teeth are the anchors for your jawbone, keeping it secure and in shape. With the loss of a tooth, the portion of the jawbone beneath it will begin to deteriorate, resulting in jaw atrophy and a sunken facial appearance alongside unbearable pain. Even worse, temporomandibular joints (TMJ) that connect your jaw to your skull will experience lots of strain, which can cause massive headaches and further discomfort.
How to Handle Missing Teeth in the Back of Your Mouth
One misconception lots of people have is they don’t need to worry about a missing tooth in the back of their mouth. After all, out of sight out of mind, right? However, you can’t ever ignore a missing tooth, as it will come back to bite you sooner than later.
First and foremost, a missing tooth in the back of your mouth will make eating a lot harder, as you use your molars more often than not to chew your food. A gap in your teeth also is extremely hard to clean, making the area more prone to exponential bacteria growth, plaque and eventual tooth decay. Plus, all of the problems above will begin to surface, making simple tasks like eating and speaking extremely difficult.
Your best bet for replacing any missing tooth is to get a dental implant. Dental implants are the number one solution for restoring a missing tooth and are gaining widespread popularity in the denture and edentulous communities.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a permanent solution for any missing tooth. They’re made of strong titanium with the ability to bond easily to your jawbone, thereby preventing bone deterioration underneath. A crown that’s colored to match your other teeth then connects to the dental implant with the help of an abutment.
There’s plenty of long-lasting advantages that come with getting a dental implant. It’ll last a lifetime so the investment you make into one will certainly pay off down the road. You’ll feel more confident in your smile and stop feeling embarrassed over a missing tooth. Moreover, you won’t have to go through any pain or troubles we cited above. These, and plenty of other reasons are what make dental implants the go to solution for restoring a missing tooth.
What About Other Solutions?
We cannot forget other solutions like dentures and bridges. However, neither of them are as beneficial as dental implants.
Bridges are only good for filling in the gap left by a missing tooth. The two adjacent teeth by the gap require whittling to support a bridge. While they may last for years on end, they do absolutely nothing to prevent the oncoming effects of a missing tooth.
Dentures are not much better. They provide no support for edentulous people, making them prone to jaw atrophy and bone loss. Plus, dentures are a hassle to maintain and clean.
How to Fix Your Missing Tooth Problem
If you’re done feeling embarrassed of your smile, it’s time to get dental implants. There’s no better place in Southern California to get a dental implant than One Stop Implants & Dental. Here at One Stop Implants, the cost of dental implants starts as low as each! Check out our full dental implant costs here.
There’s no better time to fix your smile than now! Schedule your Free Consultation with One Stop Implants & Dental today or give us a call at (800) 862-2249.
