Dental Implants

from
Dr. Rene Piedra

Get that great smile back again.

Missing teeth are generally the result of poor dental health, gum disease or accidents. Leaving the missing tooth space empty may not sound too serious, but the consequences of not filling in the space from the missing tooth can include:

• The teeth adjacent to your missing tooth can change position to fill the gap;
• The loss of your missing tooth’s root can cause your jawbone to shrink, making your face appear prematurely older; and,
• A missing tooth in the front of your mouth can affect your smile and your self-confidence.

In many situations, a dental implant is the most pleasingly esthetic solution for replacing missing teeth. A dental crown or dental bridge, secured to a dental implant, provides a complete and beautiful solution for improving your smile. A dental implant takes the place of the missing tooth’s root and helps prevent the above consequences.

Are You A Denture Sufferer?

There are many reasons why people don’t like the appearance of their teeth or dentures. Many people are still using old and ill-fitting dentures that pop up, fly out, or get stuck while they are eating or just smiling. Some people have teeth too small or crooked. Others have teeth that are gapped or overlapped. Their teeth suffer from stains and discoloration. Some people wear partial or full mouth dentures that don’t fit correctly. Some are chipped, broken and worn down. Some people have teeth which are twisted and misled.

And almost everyone wishes their teeth would fit better, be whiter, and look more attractive.

That’s the bad news. The good news is every single one of these problems can now be corrected in as little as two visits at our office. Read on to find out how!

3 Dangers of Tooth Loss and Poor Fitting Dentures That You Must Know About!

Danger #1: Bone Loss Makes You Look Older Quicker

Dental Implants assist you in looking and feeling younger, because they prevent bone loss. By preventing bone loss that would normally occur with the loss of teeth, your facial structure remains normal and intact. The chances of wrinkling and aging before your time is less likely to happen.

In other words, everyday that you continue to wear dentures, you are experiencing bone loss, which makes you look much older than you have to.

Danger #2: Dentures Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease and Oral Cancer

While tooth loss may seem like a small problem compared with other health ad fitness issues, it is often the first sign of bigger health problems for many people and can put them at a higher risk for heart disease and oral cancer. When dentures don’t properly fit, bacteria can lie in areas behind the dentures and lead to bone disease and oral cancer. Oral Cancer is probably one of the least known forms, but the American Cancer Society reports that there will be approximately 30,000 new cases diagnosed this year alone. Then there is Heart Disease, which has been linked to gum disease. When dentures do not fit correctly, you have a higher chance of gum disease. The reason you must be aware of these concerns is because dentures are causing more problems than just being uncomfortable and unattractive.

Danger #3: Dentures May Reduce Your Life Span

I know this sounds kind of ridiculous, because who would ever think that your teeth could have an affect on how long you live. But it’s true! Many people with poor fitting dentures or multiple missing back teeth live shorter life spans of up to 10 years less, due to poor eating habits and stomach problems. They tend to eat more processed foods and experience many other health problems related to malnutrition from poorer eating habits. People today now have options to dentures, and one of them is dental implants.

People who get dental implants can finally eat the healthy foods they have been missing including apples, fresh vegetables, corn on the cob, and even steak!