{"id":126,"date":"2020-03-14T20:59:31","date_gmt":"2020-03-14T20:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.noordasmiles.com\/blog\/?p=126"},"modified":"2020-04-14T21:01:42","modified_gmt":"2020-04-14T21:01:42","slug":"reliable-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noordasmiles.com\/blog\/reliable-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"I Can\u2019t See My Back Tooth \u2013 Why Bother Replacing It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"manIf you\u2019ve lost one of your back teeth, you may be thinking, \u201cIt\u2019s okay \u2013 no one can see it anyway.\u201d But there is more for you to be concerned with than smile aesthetics. Living with any of your teeth missing<\/a> for a prolonged period of time can lead to some serious problems, but why? You\u2019ll find out as you continue reading, and you\u2019ll also discover why dental implants are the perfect solution!<\/p>\n

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The Problem with Missing Teeth<\/h2>\n

Your teeth rely on each other to maintain a healthy degree of tension. When even one tooth is left missing, the lost resistance can lead to two major issues:<\/p>\n

Teeth Shifting<\/h3>\n

The teeth on either side of the vacated space can begin to lean in search of the lost tension. To further complicate matters, a missing tooth along the bottom row can cause the opposing tooth to extend beyond the gum line. Both issues can result in malocclusion (bite problems). This can also leave the gums susceptible to a bacterial infection.<\/p>\n

Diminished Jawbone Density<\/h3>\n

By attaching to your jawbone, the roots of your teeth help to stimulate new bone generation. When there is an interruption in this natural relationship, new bone growth can stop, and the jawbone density can diminish. As a result, you can suffer facial collapse and be susceptible to further tooth loss.<\/p>\n

How a Dental Implant Can Help Out<\/h2>\n

A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically inserted into your jawbone. It\u2019s considered to be the gold standard of tooth replacement because its attachment beneath the gum line. The implant is secured by your existing bone mass naturally fusing with the fixture through a process called osseointegration.<\/p>\n

The Specific Benefits of Dental Implant Placement<\/h2>\n

If you choose to take the dental implant route to replace your missing tooth, here\u2019s what you can expect:<\/p>\n