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Do you need to replace a missing tooth after you experience tooth loss in Pineville, Kingsville, or Camp Beauregard? The answer is “yes!” You need to come to Pineville Family Dentistry to replace your tooth ASAP. Why? Good question. We’ll give you 5 great reasons to replace your missing teeth with dentures, dental bridges, or dental implants.
When you lose a tooth, the nearby teeth will usually start to move toward the gap in your smile. This is because they’re trying to fill up the gap in your smile. This can ruin the position of your teeth and your bite alignment. Teeth shifting can happen as soon as a few weeks or months after tooth loss, so you need to replace your tooth as soon as you can.
Once you lose a tooth, it will no longer stimulate the underlying jaw bone tissue when you bite and chew, which results in tooth loss, often up to 30% of the bone material in one year. Tooth replacements like dentures and dental bridges don’t prevent this.
Only dental implants help stimulate the jaw bone, since they are anchored directly into your jaw like a natural tooth. If you need to replace one or more teeth, this makes dental implants from Dr. Troy Babb the best option for your long-term oral health.
There is a pretty serious social stigma associated with losing teeth. People may perceive you negatively in personal or professional situations, and it may be harder to find new opportunities. You’ll feel embarrassed about your smile and you may not make the best first impression on others.
Losing your teeth means it’s harder to eat, since your teeth are essential for chewing, tearing, and biting into food. For example, losing multiple rear teeth makes it hard to chew tough and fibrous foods. Losing a few front teeth will make it harder to eat things like apples.
Tooth loss doesn’t just affect your ability to eat, but also your ability to speak. Teeth are essential for making certain sounds, like the “s” sound made by your tongue contacting your front teeth.If you lose one or more teeth, you may find that you sound “slushy” or have a speech impediment due to your tooth loss. Replacing your teeth will prevent this and ensure you can speak clearly once again.
We serve patients throughout Beausheen, Legacy Point, Legacy Loop, and Richfield with expert dental services at Pineville Family Dentistry. If you think you need to replace a missing tooth, don’t wait. Contact us online or give us a call at (318) 704-5757 to get started right away.
