For whatever reason, you have a missing tooth. Now what?
There are many reasons why a person can have a missing tooth. It could have been caused by an injury, tooth decay, disease, or something else. But the cause is not important. Regardless of how you've lost a tooth or two, it is more important not to ignore it.
One of the most direct and foremost effects of losing a tooth or two is losing your confidence in your smile. Having a missing tooth makes us feel embarrassed about our smile and causes reduced self-esteem. This is significant because our smile affects our mood and the way we interact with other people.
Another effect is in the way we speak or pronounce words. Depending on where in your mouth teeth are missing, certain words would become difficult to say. It will be hard to have conversations in a social setting, making you even more insecure and causing you to withdraw. Your work would be affected as well because you would be unable to communicate confidently enough.
Each of your teeth provides support for the teeth around it. When one is missing, the surrounding teeth will shift toward the open space. This can lead to crooked teeth that are harder to clean properly, which can result in tooth decay. The risk of further loss of teeth increases significantly.
Having missing teeth can change the way you eat, too. It makes it difficult to chew and sometimes even painful. This can lead to other complications down the road as you avoid certain foods and miss out on important nutrients.
The impact on everyday life is significant when you have a missing tooth. This is why it is important to replace them.
Replacing teeth can help your jaw and facial muscles as well as realign your bite. It will allow you to eat a variety of foods again. It will help you speak comfortably again. And you will feel a lot more confident to show your beautiful smile again.
And that is what we do at the Center for Dental Restorations. We specialize in tooth replacement. Most importantly, we can help restore your smile and achieve your best dental health.
Our team would be happy to talk to you about your teeth replacement options. Call us today at 858-454-0325 (La Jolla office) or 619-294-9525 (Hillcrest office).
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Dental implants are popular and a very effective long-term solution to missing teeth. They fit you and feel like natural teeth.
Nowadays, dental implants are becoming the standard for teeth replacement. It is superior to other tooth replacement options because of the following:
However, you need to have healthy gums and adequate bone to receive implants. Call our office for a consult.
Dentures and bridges are other treatment options for teeth replacement. They are less invasive, could be a cheaper option, and still provide the same realistic look and feel of a dental implant.
Call one of our offices today and we would be happy to talk to you about treatment options for you.
As the only female board-certified prosthodontist in San Diego, Dr. MacPherson is trained in the branch of dentistry concerned with the replacement of missing teeth. She leads a team of professionals at the Center for Dental Restorations.
The goal at the Center for Dental Restorations is simple but important: to help you achieve your best dental health.
Our team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals can help you find the best solution for your missing tooth.
We would be happy to talk to you about your treatment options. Call us today for a consult at one of our offices.
We have offices in San Diego’s Hillcrest and La Jolla neighborhoods.
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