Replace missing teeth with dental implants
 "Well,
you know Doc, it's just a back tooth. No one will see it so I'll
just get rid of it. It's not going to make a difference."
The plain truth is that it will make a difference. The loss of
just a single tooth can set a course that can destroy an entire
mouth. "Well, if that's true, tell me more. I sure don't want to
lose the front ones that I smile with."
Teeth will drift and tip into a space that is created by missing
teeth. Just like two gears of a car that are not properly aligned,
pretty soon you've got a whole lot of problems.
"Well, I don't like that. What can I do?" If it sounds like I've
heard this conversation a few times, you're right. If I'm going to
keep a patient happy, I need to provide options at this point.
One of the options would be an implant. This is the replacement
of a tooth with a false root that is surgically placed. It is then
followed by the careful construction of a crown to replace the
missing tooth, to prevent teeth from shifting and thereby causing
further tooth loss.
If you have any questions about missing teeth and possible
implant treatment, please call our office.
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