Replacement of missing teeth with dental implants
"Well, you know Doc, it's just a back tooth. No one will see it so I'll
just get rid of it. It's not going to make a difference."
Unfortunately we hear this type of comment at more often than
you would think.
The plain truth is that it will make a difference. We know the loss of just a single tooth can set a course that can destroy an
entire mouth. "Well, if that's true, tell me more. I sure don't want
to lose the front ones that I smile with."
Teeth will drift and tip into
a space that is created by missing teeth. Just like two gears of a car
that are not properly aligned, pretty soon you've got a whole lot of problems.
One of the options we often discus would be a dental
implant. This is the replacement of a tooth with a false root that is surgically
placed. Then, a carefully constructed dental crown is made to replace
the missing tooth to prevent teeth from shifting and thereby causing further
tooth loss.
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