When you lose a tooth, your confidence is also lost along with it. The empty space in your smile causes you to feel insecure about your appearance while you also struggle to chew your favorite foods and pronounce your words clearly. Although it may seem like nothing more than a nuisance, there are serious issues brewing beneath the surface of your gum tissue. New oral health complications will develop due to the loss of the tooth. Thankfully, you can protect your smile and improve your quality of life with dental implants in Flushing.
Hidden Complications of Tooth Loss
Each tooth in your mouth serves an important role in your oral health and functions. When even one is missing, both start to decline. Your jawbone deteriorates because there is no longer a root in place to stimulate it. You can lose as much as 25% of the alveolar bone’s width within the first year. As time passes, it continues to decrease in width, volume, and height by as much as 4 millimeters.
The decreased bone density causes your remaining natural teeth to lose support. They will shift toward the open space, leading to alignment and bite issues. Now, your teeth are also harder to clean, increasing your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Not to mention, your teeth will eventually become loose and fall out.
You will also see changes to your appearance as your facial structures lose support. This can lead to premature wrinkles, sagging of the skin, and an overall aged look.
Stop the Damage with Dental Implants
Although there is a variety of oral prosthetics that can replace missing teeth, only one treatment can stop bone loss. Dental implants not only replace the crown of the tooth but the root as well. Surgically placing an implant post into your jawbone allows it to function as a new root. This stimulates your jaw to encourage new bone growth. It preserves your jawbone’s density while also allowing your bone to fuse to the post.
With the two fused together, it creates a stable foundation for your prosthetic tooth. It will closely look and feel natural to restore as much as 70% of your biting force. Since the post is made from a biocompatible material, your body naturally accepts it. With the right aftercare, the implant post has over a 95% 10-year success rate. This allows you to make a long-term investment in your oral health and your quality of life.
Protect Your Smile Today!
You do not need to let the complications of missing teeth hurt your oral health. Your dentist in Flushing can stop the damage to protect your smile.
About Dr. Richard J. Gochman
Dr. Richard J. Gochman provides advanced dental solutions to help patients achieve optimal well-being through superior oral health. He offers the latest options to replace missing teeth, including dental implants. If you are ready to treat your missing teeth, contact NY Smile Creators today to schedule a consultation.