When a person loses a tooth, there are a number of complications that can arise as a result. While losing an oral structure is the last thing a person may want to experience, sometimes it may be necessary for one’s overall oral health. Indeed, a severely damaged tooth can cause severe pain, difficulty eating, and more. In today’s blog, your Londonderry, NH dentist takes a look at the major advantages of implant dentistry, including the functional and structural benefits.
Functionality
Your teeth are some of the strongest bones in your body. That being said, they are not indestructible and require consistent preventative dental care to keep strong. Even with taking preventive measures, however, accidents can still occur and emergencies can arise at any given moment. In the event you must part ways with one or more of your natural structures, it is important to understand the impact it will have on your oral function.
Your teeth are able to support and withstand the pressure of your bite, affording you the ability to perform routine tasks like biting and chewing. When even one tooth is absent, your bite must shift to accommodate for the missing structure, thus altering the pressure distribution among remaining teeth. It can also cause difficulty with speaking and pronunciation.
To combat the functional complications that accompany tooth loss, your dentist may recommend prosthetic implants. Composed of a post and a lifelike crown, implants can complete your smile and help optimize your oral function overall by mimicking the function of teeth with roots to support the pressure of your bite. Give our team a call today to learn more.
Structural Benefits
In addition to improved oral function, dental implants can address structural needs that can arise from tooth loss. Typically, your teeth roots are securely rooted within the jaw bone, which is in turn stimulated and kept strong by the roots themselves. When the roots are not present for an extended period of time, it can degrade and reduce in area/size. This not only complicates receiving implant treatment in the future due to a lack of supporting structure, but can also lead to issues with your bite as teeth shift to accommodate the gap. By seeking treatment sooner rather than later, you are able to minimize the effects of jawbone degradation and impact on your smile.
Restoring Your Smile’s Integrity
It is one thing to address a gap in your grin for cosmetic reasons, but it is imperative you consider the other ways a lost tooth can influence your day-to-day function and oral health as well. Whether you are seeking to salvage a tooth or are in need of a replacement, our team is ready to help.
Give Our Office a Call
It is our goal to help patients address the complications that arise from tooth loss and restore their smile’s integrity. To do so, it is important to address more than just the cosmetic concerns, but the functional and structural ones as well. Contact My Dentist in Londonderry, NH at (603) 965-3407 to speak with our team and schedule your next visit.
