There are a lot of options for replacing missing teeth. You could receive traditional bridges or even removable dentures. But we offer our patients dental implants. How do these compare to traditional tooth replacement options? What makes them such a long-lasting and lifelike prosthetic? In today’s blog, your Shrewsbury, MA, dentist talks about implant dentistry.
The Importance of Tooth Replacement
Whether you lose one tooth or several, we urge you to see our team about possible replacement options. Otherwise, tooth loss could lead to a number of oral health complications. For example, you could be more likely to develop misalignment, TMJ disorder, bruxism (teeth grinding), issues eating and speaking, and could lose mass and density in the jaw, which means further tooth loss and an older appearance. But you can avoid these issues and keep your smile intact with the placement of dental implants.
Traditional Dental Prosthetics
With a traditional bridge, we will support one to three new teeth with crowns attached to natural teeth. With removable dentures, we could support the prosthetics with clasps, suction, or adhesives. While these do fill the gaps in your smile, they don’t address the gradual loss of mass and density in the jaw that occurs following tooth loss. This happens because the body stops sending doses of calcium and phosphorus to the jaw around missing roots, which causes the area to erode and weaken with time. But we can help keep your jaw and facial structure strong and sturdy with dental implants!
The Dental Implant Difference
Dental implants are biocompatible titanium posts that look like tiny screws. We insert these into the jawbone, where they act like natural roots. This stimulates jawbone growth so your smile doesn’t lose mass and density. You preserve your youthful facial features, and your new teeth can last for decades. In comparison, traditional bridges and dentures usually need replacement every 5 to 10 years. Our team could secure an individual dental implant, or use several posts to support a bridge or denture that never slips and lasts far longer than traditional alternatives. You can enjoy a full smile and long-lasting results!
If you have any questions about how our team will replace missing teeth and secure a new smile, then contact our team today to get started. We want to help you enjoy results that are long-lasting and effective, so you can feel confident again.
Do You Have Questions About Addressing Tooth Loss?
We want to offer a solution to tooth loss so you can enjoy proper bite function and an attractive appearance. To learn more about supporting a full row of new and lifelike teeth, then please call Modern Dentistry Of Shrewsbury today at 508-842-8838.
