A missing tooth is more than just an aesthetic concern. An out of site out of mind attitude, can be a huge oversight! Try to think of a missing tooth as a space where a tooth used to be.
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Above and beyond its appearance a tooth acts as a chewing surface, a place holder for adjacent teeth and the jaw bone along with many other structural and preventative roles.
Without that tooth in its place surrounding teeth can shift making |
decay more likely, bone loss and damage can occur, the area can become more susceptible to periodontal disease and the list goes on. To provide for a natural looking tooth in place of a missing tooth, an implant is an option that we often recommend.
A dental implant is a small prosthetic post that is placed into the bone of the upper or lower jaw. The post acts as the root of the lost natural tooth and serves as an anchor for replacement tooth. Once the post has settled an artificial tooth is attached, filling the space as well as performing aesthetic and functional roles.
A dental implant can often give you back your confidence in your smile; offer you the ability to eat comfortably in a clean, healthy oral environment.
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