Why should we replace missing teeth?

Why is it important to replace missing teeth?

When you lose a tooth or multiple teeth due to cavity or periodontal disease, it will result in bone loss in the area of missing tooth (teeth).  This process is called bone resorption.  The bone loss does not happen overnight, but within a period of 9 to 12 months.  Bone loss of the jaw resulting from teeth loss can also affect facial appearance adding to the true age of the person with missing teeth.  This is due to lack of adequate facial bony support and thus shrinkage of the facial bones around the missing teeth such as cheek bones.  The good news is the whole process is preventable, by replacing one missing tooth or multiple missing teeth with dental implants.  This will not only bring your entire chewing ability back to normal, but will prevent any facial deformity in the area.  At Advanced Dentistry & Implant Center at Scripps, Dr Roya Mirkhan will provide you all the right information so that you can make a correct decision about your dental health including teeth replacement with dental implants.  To learn more about dental implants visit her web site at www.drmirkhan.com