If you have recently lost one of your teeth, it can become quite a disappointment. Dental loss immediately impacts your life in a variety of ways. While the effect on your smile’s appearance may be obvious, you immediately lose important functional aspects as well. Activities you once found simple like eating become more difficult as you avoid sharp or hard foods that hurt the open socket in your mouth. Because we rely on our teeth to help form words, you notice your speech begins to sound somewhat strange. To compensate for your awkward bite, you begin shifting your jaw in positions that put a strain on its joint. Over time this can lead to a painful condition called TMJ disorder. Without replacement, your alignment becomes even worse as neighboring teeth drift into the open area. But with the aid of a prosthetic implant tooth, you can restore your bite’s function and appearance at the same time!
At Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry, we know what a difference the right approach to replacing a missing tooth can make. When you visit our office, we can examine the extent of your dental loss, and provide a solution that restores your smile and preserves your bite’s function. With a dental implant, you can maintain important jawbone density by reintroducing the force of your bite through a titanium metal rod. This benefit is a unique aspect of implant dentistry that you cannot achieve with a traditional bridge or denture. To learn more, schedule an appointment with our team today!
How Teeth Go Missing
If you are currently suffering from missing teeth, understanding their cause can help preserve the remaining members of your smile. Poor oral hygiene can lead to advanced cases of decay that require dental extractions when not enough healthy material remains. Others experience physical trauma that fully knocks out teeth. But the most common cause of missing teeth among adults is periodontal disease. If you have active concerns with your gums, receiving periodontal therapy can help preserve your smile.
Receiving Your Implant
By inserting a biocompatible titanium rod directly into your jawbone through your socket, you can enjoy a replacement tooth that lasts for decades! After a few months of healing, we attach an abutment above your gumline that allows the attachment of a prosthetic tooth. For individuals with missing teeth, we place dental crowns. If you have a more advanced case, we can provide implant-supported bridges or dentures to replace multiple teeth with the same prosthetic.
TALK TO YOUR DENTIST AT SUNNY SMILES ABOUT A SOLUTION FOR DENTAL LOSS
Be proactive when it comes to taking on missing teeth! To learn more about restorative treatment or plan your next visit, please call our Sunny Smiles location on N Zaragoza Rd in El Paso, TX at (915) 849-9000.