Missing teeth can make daily tasks like chewing and smiling a challenge. Tooth loss can also influence the way you speak.
Additionally, tooth loss can complicate oral health and lead to more missing teeth in the future!
Fortunately, your dentist in Fairfield, VIC, offers solutions.
What Happens When You Lose Teeth
Besides the daily difficulties navigating meals and social situations, tooth loss impacts oral health.
Shifting Teeth
Gaps in your smile look very inviting to your remaining teeth; over time, they shift toward these spaces. Eventually, when your bite is no longer in line, certain teeth will wear down and may even fracture because they’re suddenly in charge of most of the chewing.
Jawbone Resorption
Your jawbone relies on tooth roots for stimulation. When these tooth roots are no more, the jawbone deteriorates, which may lead to additional tooth loss and a sunken appearance around the lower face.
Dietary Restrictions
When teeth are missing, indulging in healthy meals like crunchy vegetables is difficult or impossible. Sometimes, you may be limited to soft foods, especially if tooth loss is substantial.
Tooth Replacement Options
Dental implants are the only option if you’re looking to keep your jawbone healthy and viable. Dental implants are tooth root replacements attached to dental crowns or prosthetics. We use approximately four dental implants to secure an arch of prosthetic teeth. This restores your smile while helping to prevent tooth migration and jawbone loss.
We also offer dentures, partial dentures and dental bridges.
Of course, we start you with a consultation, so you can learn more about the options and how they’ll best meet your needs and goals.
Considering Dental Implants in Fairfield, VIC?
If you have questions or are ready to book a consultation with a dental implant dentist, we encourage you to call us today.