Implants
Teeth are lost for a variety of reasons such as tooth
decay, periodontal (gum) disease, trauma and root
fractures. Whenever a tooth is lost, changes begin to
occur in the oral environment. One of the most
dramatic changes is the loss of bone in the area
previously occupied by the tooth. If enough teeth are
lost there is loss of muscle support with the
development of premature wrinkling and the appearance of
aging.
When teeth are lost and not replaced in a timely manner,
drifting and spacing occur. This not only presents an
esthetic problem with ugly spaces, but a physiological
problem. Drifted teeth do not fit together properly.
This leads to bite problems with pain in the facial
muscles and joint jaw. Replacement of missing teeth
in a timely manner can prevent these problems from
occurring.
If these problems exist, we can
"turn back the clock"
by using a combination
of dental implants in conjunction with other advanced
dental procedures.
We
have the wonderful option of performing these procedures
comfortably while you sleep!
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