Do you have missing teeth? Don’t let the gaps caused by lost teeth impact your oral health! We can help with the placement of dental implants, which can last for years to come. In today’s blog, your Prairie, Village, KS, dentist talks about tooth replacement with dental implants.
What Happens When You Lose a Tooth
A lot happens to your smile when you lose a natural tooth. For example, the body will take note and suspend the flow of essential nutrients to the area, which causes this portion of the jaw to weaken and erode. The result is further tooth loss and over time, a greater risk of an older appearance. Missing teeth also complicate how you eat, limiting meal options. You could have issues speaking, and be more vulnerable to issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). But we can help fill the exposed gap in your smile and keep your smile intact with the placement of one or more of our dental implants.
Placing Dental Implants
We will examine your smile in detail with digital technology to assess the cause and severity of your tooth loss. This also enables us to choose the best angle, position, and depth to insert the new post. The dental implant is a biocompatible titanium post that looks like a miniscule screw. We will guide this into place with digital technology, and it will bond with the jaw and act like a new root. As the flow of nutrients resume, this helps keep the jawbone intact so your smile remains the same and your new teeth can last for years, possibly decades, to come.
Completing Your New Teeth
We have talked about your new tooth roots, but what about the part people see when you smile? For a lifelike appearance and durable chewing surface, our team could attach a custom crown to the dental implant post. For more severe cases of tooth loss, our team could use several posts to support a complete set of dentures.
If you have any questions about addressing tooth loss with implant dentistry, then reach out to our team today to learn more and get started. Our team wants to help you end 2025 on the path to a full smile. You can use your remaining dental benefits and health savings account funds before they expire too!
Call Dr. Robert Browne, D.D.S. for Tooth Replacement
We would like to help you enjoy good oral health and avoid issues like an older appearance, which is why we offer durable replacement options to address missing teeth. To find out more about addressing missing teeth, or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585.
