Preserve Natural Teeth with Dental Implants
Did you know that losing just one tooth could lead to further tooth loss? The oral system consists of a variety of hard and soft tissues that work together to support teeth. When one area of the system’s function is disrupted by an oral health condition or missing a tooth, the entire mouth is affected. This is why our oral surgeons strongly encourage patients to replace missing teeth. Why Missing a Tooth Increases the Risk for Further Tooth Loss Teeth support one another. When a tooth is lost, the socket is empty. Over time, teeth neighboring a tooth socket, lacking structural support, will collapse into or slide over into empty sockets. When a tooth is not upright, in its proper position, the roots become weak and the tooth will eventually fall out. Why Replacing Missing Teeth is Important Not only is replacing a missing tooth important to maintaining the structural…