What Will Happen If I Don’t Replace A Missing Tooth?
It’s all too easy for a patient to put off replacing a missing tooth especially if it’s in a place such as the back of the mouth where the gap can’t be seen by others. However, delaying treatment for tooth replacement can have numerous consequences. Even a single missing tooth can compromise the appearance of your smile, cause other teeth to shift position, and make it more difficult for you to eat and speak properly.
Whilst it’s of benefit to the patient to fill the empty space with any type of tooth replacement device the type of device chosen can also impact on the long term implications for the individual’s oral health. Dental implants in Richmond or elsewhere offer a replacement which is more structurally complete than other devices such as dentures and bridges and not only include a prosthetic crown but an artificial ‘tooth’ root too.
During a short oral surgery, a titanium implant is inserted into the jaw bone and left to bond biologically with the surrounding jawbone. This bond gives far greater durability and stability than is offered by other options. In addition dental implants prevent the jawbone from eroding which is another reason for patients to replace missing teeth as quickly as possible. If treatment is delayed or an alternative option is chosen, then in the years to come the patient may experience significant jaw bone loss.
Should a person decide to change their chosen tooth replacement device some time later, then it may well prove difficult or impossible for a dental implant to be placed due to bone loss. It may be necessary for the patient to undergo a bone graft so that there is sufficient bone present to bond with the implant itself.
Putting off treatment to replace missing teeth can spoil your smile and have an affect on your health and it may take several years and a lot of effort to rectify the damage that has been caused. If you’ve suffered tooth loss and would like to know more about getting a dental implant in Richmond or to talk about other tooth replacement options then why not get in touch with Sheen Dental today by calling 020 8876 5277or visit our website at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk/ for more information. We offer a free consultation where you can meet the team, get all of your questions answered and take a tour of our facilities.