If you have recently lost one of your teeth, you understand how difficult adjusting to your new bite can be. While the effect of tooth loss on your appearance is obvious, the impact on your bite can be much worse. Taking action to restore your full smile can prevent complications that arise from dental misalignment. To reduce your cavity and gum disease risk, we suggest placing dental implants. This prosthetic replacement tooth burrows deep into your jaw to secure permanently inside your oral tissues. Enjoy the unique benefit of jawbone stimulation that prevents the loss of bone density.
At your Santa Rosa, CA, oral surgery clinic, we spend each day helping patients recover the quality of life lost to missing teeth. We look forward to the smile each operation puts on our patients’ faces. In today’s blog, we discuss the benefits of combining dental implants with custom crowns.
The Consequences Of Losing A Tooth
Because of your teeth work in concert to provide a healthy smile, the loss of a single tooth can cause a worrying gap. While the look of an open socket can be uncomfortable, its effect on your bite is must worse. Because the pressure of each tooth holds its neighbor in place, tooth loss can lead to dental drift. As remaining teeth shift, your bite misaligns, leading to additional problems with your oral health. The increased risk for tooth decay and gum disease can cause an unfortunate cycle that increases your risk for losing additional teeth. To preserve your remaining oral structures, restore your smile with a dental implant!
A Dental Implant Mimics Your Missing Tooth’s Root
If your jaw is dense enough, we can insert a titanium post directly through your socket into the bone. Over the coming months, the biocompatible nature of your implant allows it to meld with your tissues, holding it in place for the rest of your life. By recreating the effect of your tooth’s root, your post can transfer the force of your bite into your jaw. This stimulation signals the brain to continue providing nutrients.
Complete Your Prosthetic With A Dental Crown
An abutment at the end of your implant post allows the connection of a dental crown. This prosthetic restoration recreates the appearance of a natural tooth completely above your gumline. The use of composite resin gives your new tooth a lifelike appearance, taking on the color of your smile. To preserve your new tooth, practice regular oral hygiene and attend semiannual checkups!
Do You Have Questions About Replacing Lost Teeth?
We would like to help you enjoy a complete smile again with lifelike and durable results. To learn more about the benefits of addressing your minor tooth loss, then schedule a consultation by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA, today at 707-545-4625.