When you have lost your teeth, this could have an impact on the function of your bite and lead to major complications. But to prevent these and preserve the function and appearance of your jaw and facial structure, we could offer implant dentistry. In today’s blog, your Rochester, MN, dentist talks about implant dentistry and bite function.
What Happens Following Tooth Loss
Losing your natural teeth can have major impacts on your bite function. The gaps in your smile could cause surrounding teeth to move from position, causing misalignment and an imbalanced bite. Not only do you develop changes to your appearance, but you could also be more susceptible to TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). You could have trouble eating your favorite foods, being forced to rely solely on soft foods. Painful symptoms could also develop that impact how you open and close your mouth, especially as the body stops sending calcium and phosphates to the jaw around your lost roots. This means changes that cause further tooth loss and a prematurely aged appearance as your jawbone weakens.
Placing Dental Implants
Dental implants help prevent these complications with your smile. Each implant post is a small, screw-like piece of titanium that we insert into the jawbone through oral surgery. The body will accept it as natural tooth structure, which means it bonds with the jaw and the body resumes the flow of calcium and phosphates. This preserves the bone structure and prevents loss of mass and density. The post then supports a crown for individual ones, or multiple posts could secure a fixed denture. You can eat your favorite foods again, smile with confidence, and avoid painful complications that typically follow tooth loss.
A Lifelike Appearance
The crowns we attach to the individual posts, or the dentures and bridges we use for more severe cases, are all custom-made based on digital images we take of your smile. We want to ensure they not only look natural, but also preserve the balance of your bite to ensure good function when you eat and speak. They can last for decades to more with proper care and attention as well, so they act like natural teeth.
If you have any questions about how our team treats missing teeth with dental implants, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you smile without hesitation again!
TALK TO YOUR ROCHESTER, MN DENTIST ABOUT FAMILY DENTAL CARE
We want to help you maintain your best possible smile following tooth loss. If you would like to find more about addressing the loss of one or more teeth, or if you wish to book an appointment at our location, call Greenview Cosmetic And Family Dentistry in Rochester, MN at (507) 281-3659.
