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Monday, September 26, 2011

Why Do I Need Dental Implants?

When you lose a tooth, you may find it uncomfortable and a minor inconvenience when eating, but mistakenly assume that this is the extent of the damage. The truth is that even a single missing tooth can compromise the oral health of your entire mouth, putting your other teeth at risk of falling out and leaving you vulnerable to many other dental problems.

A missing tooth poses several dangers:

  • Shifting of your remaining teeth
  • Bone loss, eventually leading to future tooth loss
  • Increased risk of gum disease and infection
  • Food becoming impacted in the empty socket
  • Atrophied facial muscles

As time passes, these problems will become more pronounced. If you have lost a tooth, your best course of action is to have it replaced as soon as possible with a dental implant. If you wait too long, you will lose too much bone at the site where the tooth is missing, rendering an implant impossible to place. For those patients who do not have enough bone left to support an implant, dental crowns and bridges are available.

Dental implants are the most successful and durable method of replacing missing teeth. Once installed, implants look and function almost exactly like your natural teeth, and can last just as long through careful care and maintenance. Best of all, once an implant is placed, it will stop any bone loss and prevent future problems in that area.

If you have recently lost a tooth, please contact our experienced Toronto implant dentistry team at Willow Dental today to schedule a consultation. Let us help you restore your smile and protect your teeth for years to come.

posted by Megan P at 12:33 PM