Tooth loss causes problems that can last years if you don't restore your missing teeth. Dental implants offered by your Glendale, AZ, dentist, Dr. Gregory Becker, completely replace lost teeth from root to crown.
Why tooth loss matters
Looking in the mirror after you lose a tooth can be a little disconcerting. Your eyes are immediately drawn to the gap in your smile, no matter how many times you glance in the mirror. Although tooth loss certainly doesn't affect your personality or your abilities, you may feel a little less confident when interacting with other people.
Issues with your appearance aren't the only changes that you'll experience after you lose a tooth. Every tooth plays an important role in your ability to bite and chew. The sharp incisors at the front of your mouth cut food into small bits, while the molars at the back of your mouth help you grind and chew food. Losing one or more teeth may make eating challenging.
If food isn't chewed thoroughly, your stomach must work harder to break it down, and you may experience indigestion. Some people avoid entire categories of food and eat only soft foods after losing a few teeth. Unfortunately, a soft food diet may not contain all of the vitamins and minerals you need. As a result, your health may suffer.
Your other teeth may slowly begin to drift toward the open space in your mouth, overlapping as they shift. Overlapping teeth make it difficult to remove plaque, alter your appearance, and can cause bite problems.
Tooth loss may also cause jawbone resorption, a condition that occurs when your jawbone shrinks because it no longer receives stimulation from your tooth roots. Resorption can cause facial sagging and loosen teeth.
What you can do to restore missing teeth
Restoring your missing teeth with dental implants help you keep your smile strong, healthy, and attractive. Implants are tiny titanium posts that serve as artificial roots. They're added to your mouth during a minor oral surgical procedure in Glendale and soon begin to bond to your jawbone.
Adding dental crowns to the tops of implants gives you brand new teeth that look and act just like your natural teeth. Since your new teeth are firmly attached to your jawbone, you'll be able to bite and chew all sorts of foods. Dental implants stimulate your jawbone the same way natural teeth do and help you maintain the strength of the bone.
Complete your smile with dental implants! Call your dentist in Glendale, AZ, Dr. Becker, at (623) 979-9454. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, office hours and services have been modified.