Dental Implants

It’s not uncommon that patients visit us to seek help replacing a missing tooth – not only does a missing tooth affect the look of your smile, but it can also present various health issues. Missing teeth can encourage tooth movement – when your teeth shift out of their natural position, they not only look crooked, but are also more difficult to keep clean, putting you at a higher risk for decay and gingivitis. If you’re missing a tooth in your lower jaw, the tooth above in your upper jaw can grow downwards into the gap, a condition called supereruption. This can lead to unnecessary pain due to root exposure, irritation, or decay. When missing teeth, you may experience difficulty eating regular foods, chewing on the adjacent side to avoid the gap, causing unnecessary stress and wear to the teeth on that side of your mouth. These and other health problems are reason enough to explore options for replacing missing teeth, such as dental implants.