If you lose a tooth to physical trauma or disease, it may be tempting to simply leave the issue unaddressed and adapt accordingly. However, the loss of even one tooth can have severe consequences on not only your oral health but your overall health and facial appearance as well. Replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant will help ensure the health, beauty, and function of your smile.
Domino Effect
One common argument against replacing a single tooth is the idea that the rest of your teeth will simply take up the slack of the missing unit, but the truth is much more complicated. When you lose even one tooth, the structure of your smile is affected and will react to the absence. Remaining teeth will shift toward the vacancy and compromise the uniformity and comfort of your smile. Not only that but the underlying foundation, your jawbone, will begin to weaken and further alter your appearance.
Compromised Physical Health
Your mouth was meant to house a full set of healthy teeth. When your smile is left incomplete by the loss of one tooth, so too is the full effectiveness of your bite. Improper chewing leads to incomplete digestion, meaning your body will not receive the essential nutrients that were once regularly delivered.
Harmful bacteria will find another home in the vacancy, leading to disease and the potential loss of surrounding effect. Regardless of how you lose a tooth, it’s important to replace it immediately so that your health and appearance is not affected for the worse.
Dental Implants: Effective Replacements
Dental implants provide patients with the chance to restore their incomplete smiles to full health and functionality. Along with preventing resorption by reinforcing the jaw, dental implants allow you to chew food with full force. They are made from titanium, which is chosen because of its biocompatible nature.
Crowns can be customized to your specifications, meaning you will be able to return welcome aesthetics to your smile. Porcelain, one such restoration material, blends seamlessly with natural teeth and is even highly-resistant to stains.
Schedule Your Implant Placement Today!
At his practice in Glendale, Dr. Krikor Derbabian and his highly-trained staff can restore their patients’ incomplete smiles with dental implants and custom restorations. To find out how Dr. Derbabian can restore your smile, call our office today to schedule your appointment!