One or more missing teeth can have a significant impact on your remaining teeth and even your overall health. You have a number of options for replacing your missing teeth, including bridges, dentures and dental implants. To install a bridge, the dentist will need to grind down the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth or teeth. The adjacent teeth may eventually weaken and fall out. When most of the teeth are missing and the remaining teeth are extracted to fit a patient for dentures, the bone structure begins to erode, causing facial sagging and other signs of premature aging.
When you choose dental implants to replace your missing teeth, the adjacent teeth will not be affected. The implant procedure involves permanently placing a post in the bone where the root to the natural tooth was and then covering the post with a crown that resembles a real tooth. After the procedure is complete, the implant will look and function like a natural tooth.
With damaged or missing teeth, your ability to eat a wide variety of foods is affected. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the remaining teeth will shift. Over time, the adjacent teeth may move closer together to close the gap but they will not be as firmly rooted in the jaw bone and may eventually fall out as well. When you choose dental implants in Auburn, though, you can chew normally and eat whatever you were able to eat before you lost the tooth.
Getting dental implants in Auburn reduce your likelihood of developing periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a progressive condition that can lead to serious conditions like diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and heart problems if it is left untreated. Because implants improve overall oral health, patients who get Dental Implants at Covington Smiles tend to have better overall health.
For more information on how dental implants can improve your mouth and your health, contact your dental professional at Covington Smiles Dental Clinic. Most insurance plans do not currently cover the cost of implants. If your dental insurance does not cover implants, convenient financing may help make the procedure affordable for your family.
