A single missing tooth not only impacts look of your smile but decreases the stability of your entire dental anatomy. Dental implants offered by Leon Springs Family Dental rebuild function and maintain your overall health. Properly taking care of your oral health means you are preserving your body’s well-being, and dental implants will help ensure your health in the long-term.
The Impact of Missing Teeth
If a single tooth is lost, whether due to injury or decay, surrounding teeth begin to shift in the direction of the void. The negative effects of a changing jaw structure are discomfort, an irregular bite, and a prematurely aged appearance.
An irregular bite causes improper you to improperly chew food, impacting your overall health. This is due to nutrients not being processed correctly resulting in poor digestion. Implant supported restorations give you the full function of your smile, allowing you to speak, eat, and chew with ease.
Dental Implants Function Like Natural Teeth
Complications regarding jawbone and facial structures missing teeth are left untreated for too long. Receiving dental implants, however, addresses all health issues associated with missing teeth. An implant post replaces a tooth’s root so jawbone density is conserved and preserved, and in some cases can be recovered. As a permanent tooth replacement option, they are one of the best ways to obtain a full smile again, although many patients avoid them due to the costs. Implant-supported restorations allow patients to clean and maintain their oral hygiene as if they had natural teeth and visit the dentist twice a year. The tooth replacement seamlessly blends in with the rest of your smile.
What Affects my Candidacy for Dental Implants?
If your teeth have already begun to shift due to a missing tooth, your dentist may require you to undergo orthodontic treatment before considering dental implants. Any signs of gum disease must be addressed as well before continuing with the implant procedure. Individuals with insufficient jawbone density need bone grafting to ensure there is sufficient healthy bone to sustain the implant posts.
Contact us at Leon Springs Family Dental with any questions or concerns you have regarding dental implants. Our San Antonio dental professionals want to help you regain the confidence you may have lost due to a missing tooth.