How important is it to treat missing teeth?

20 / 01 / 2020

Consequences of missing teeth

If you are having regular check-ups with your dentist, any issues as a result of decay in your teeth should be addressed before the need for extraction.

However, in some cases, people do not visit their dentists regularly and as a result, they end up with teeth that have been so badly impacted by decay (possibly as a result of erosion from sugar, or a lack of oral hygiene) that there only solution is to have these teeth removed.

You may also suffer teeth loss from trauma or injury.

We understand these accidents happen and it is our job to find a solution moving forward for you.

Nobody wants to walk around with gaps in their mouths, so treating missing teeth, of course, has an aesthetic value before we even consider the health benefits.

Treating gaps with dental implants

It is normal to feel self-conscious about your smile even if you only have one single tooth missing.

Missing teeth is often a sign of illness and old age, and most of us want to look healthy and youthful for as long as possible.

With this in mind, it makes sense to want to take the steps to restore your smile if you do suffer from missing teeth.

Dental implants are an effective solution to target the specific teeth that you have lost and can leave you feeling confident again, and means you won’t have to hide your smile in photos.

They are the strongest solution since they are made from titanium screws that are inserted into the jaw bone. They work just as a natural tooth does.

Having dental implants will help restore your teeth back to their normal, healthy functioning but it will also help to restore your confidence.

Looking after your oral health

At Dorset Dental Implants, our main goal and the guiding principle is to provide the best possible dental care for you and leave you a smile that not only looks good but is also as healthy as can be.

If one of your teeth is missing, it can greatly impact the structure and health of the rest of your mouth.

If a gap is present, your remaining teeth may naturally move and tilt in relation to this space, which can cause issues for you long term.

If this happens, it can lead to long term bone loss, so it is best to have one of our dentists evaluate your teeth if you do suffer from a missing tooth or teeth.