If you are missing teeth, if your dentures make you feel self-conscious, if your teeth are breaking down, it’s time to talk to your Red Bank dentist about restorative dentistry. For many patients, dental implants are the best solution for the holes in their smile, the permanent way to replace teeth and achieve fully functioning teeth.
The Problem with Missing Teeth
If someone is missing a visible tooth – particularly a front tooth – getting this corrected is a no-brainer. A missing molar, however, may make people pause. Is that tooth all that missed? Do I really need to pay to replace it? In short, the answer is yes and here’s why:
- Every tooth in your mouth is important.
- Each tooth holds a critical spot for supporting the jaw.
- Alignment can shift when teeth are missing, causing tissue problems.
Missing teeth are a reality, whether caused by an accident or gum disease or other oral health problem. They need to be replaced so the rest of your smile doesn’t suffer and begin to fall apart. For some patients, a dental bridge or dentures are the answer. For others, dental implants are what they want to ensure a permanent repair.
Replace Unwanted Dentures
If you have been living with dentures for a while, you may have reached a point where you’re tired of this tooth replacement solution. Modern dentures get the job done beautifully, but they aren’t comfortable for everyone. Some patients feel like the dentures move too much and are unreliable or don’t look natural. Time to talk about dental implants.
Typical dentures cover the top palate, which can feel awkward to the wearer. If dental implants and dentures are combined, they can be placed permanently to deliver the best of both types of restorations without extra effort like having to clean removable dentures.
It is possible to replace an entire arch of teeth or just several teeth using a carefully constructed combination of restorative dentistry treatments built on the power of dental implants. You’ll feel freer than ever with this solution.
Correct a Deteriorating Smile
A broken-down smile can hold you back from enjoying life. When you’re embarrassed about the appearance of your teeth, you are less likely to smile or laugh, speak up or pose for photos. If your teeth are wiggly or you have pain, eating will no longer be satisfying, it will be a minefield.
A deteriorating smile is not a fact of life that comes with age or illness – you can have all your missing teeth replaced and then some with dental implants and other types of restorative dentistry. Once your mouth has been examined and your oral health has been evaluated, you will discover what’s possible and when. Everyone who undergoes restorative or cosmetic dentistry must have a healthy jaw and gums first, especially to manage the positioning of a dental implant.
Transform Your Smile with Dental Implants
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Carole Sherrod Jewell and her team at Red Bank Dentistry in Red Bank, New Jersey. Find out if you are a good candidate for dental implant surgery and get on the path to a new smile, a new you, and a new lease on life.
