Untreated tooth loss can lead to several problems for your oral health. It can become difficult to chew certain foods, and speak, and can even cause your facial bones to weaken over time. Methods like dental bridges or dentures can help improve your smile’s function, but they don’t help support your jaw. Implant-retained dentures may be able to help replace the roots and crowns of your lost structures and better support your smile. Today, your team at Sunny Smiles explains how this option works.
The Dangers Of Ignoring Tooth Loss
Tooth loss may happen due to accidents, periodontal disease, or other reasons. Regardless of why it has occurred, it’s important to address this issue promptly. When you lose one of your pearly whites, you may be mainly concerned with how it affects your smile. A gap between your teeth may cause you to feel self-conscious about your appearance. However, this problem can also lead to several oral health concerns for the future. You may have a decrease in function, making it difficult to eat or speak. When you lose a tooth, you are losing the entire structure, including the root which helps support your jaw and other teeth. If this is not replaced, you may experience further loss in the future.
Finding The Right Prosthetic Option For Your Needs
There are many options available to replace your lost pearly whites. All patients are different, so the prosthetic used will be chosen based on your needs. For some patients, a dental bridge may be the most helpful option. This may be used if you are missing up to three teeth in the same row. A bridge will look lifelike and can help improve your oral cavity’s function. Dentures are another popular method that may be used to replace some structures or an entire arch. Traditionally, dentures are removable and not secured in place so the patient can take them out to clean.
All-On-4 Offers Long Term Support
All-on-4 implants secure your prosthetic in place and provide security for your smile. This option is available for patients with a strong enough jaw to support the posts. You may still qualify for this option even if you have traditional dentures. You will need a consultation with your dentist, where they will go over your oral health history, examine your smile, and determine if this option is appropriate. During the oral surgery, the posts will be inserted strategically to ensure the bite pressure is balanced throughout your dentures. You will not have to remove your prosthetic to clean, and you can have confidence in knowing your new smile is lifelike and secure.
Do You Have Questions About This Treatment? Talk To Our Team Today
Implant-retained prosthetics provide stability for your smile. To learn more about this option, schedule an appointment with Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry in El Paso, TX, today by calling 915.759.7000.