Tooth loss can seriously impact your smile, but its effects can also be felt in other ways. One issue you can have is with your routine jaw functions. Biting, chewing, and speaking may feel different when you have to work around tooth loss, and the impact can be frustrating. Unfortunately, the adjustments you make can lead to problems like TMJ disorder, which can leave you routinely in discomfort. A dental implant offers you the ability to enjoy a permanent prosthetic. Once placed, the implant can help you regain a complete smile, and jaw function that feels natural again.
Implant-Supported Prosthetics Help Keep Your Jaw Healthy
TMJ pains are not the only concern you should have after tooth loss when it comes to your jaw’s overall health. You also have to deal with the problem of bone loss. Missing teeth can lead to the loss of minerals to your jawbone, and that can lead to a loss of density. When a prosthetic is supported by a dental implant, you can avoid that mineral loss, and protect yourself against developing a depleted jawbone.
What Happens If I Don’t Bother Replacing A Lost Tooth?
The loss of bone mass in your jaw, also known as jawbone resorption, is certainly a problem. You also face the prospect of losing even more teeth – after all, part of the stability your teeth enjoy is dependent on the close proximity of their neighbors. When a tooth is next to a gap, and not another tooth, it can be more prone to moving, and is easier to lose. You also have to worry about TMJ pains, and cosmetic woes.
Talk To Your Dentist About Receiving Dental Implants
Dental implants can help you enjoy a full, healthy smile again. You can count on your implant to provide a stable prosthetic, and to help you avoid issues like jawbone resorption. If you are interested in receiving dental implants to help offset your tooth loss, call Advanced Dental Concepts in Auburn Hills, MI, today at (248) 852-1820, or by filling out the form on our contact page.
